In Auditorium’s lyric video for “Cedars-Sinai Cafeteria Breakdown”, Ben Barnes created this video on his own, which is no easy feat. To learn more about the short film, check out Ben’s responses down below!
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Were there any challenges in making this project?
This is a lyric video for a track off of the Auditorium album Life Changer. I designed the album cover and single art for the album, the artwork consisting of childhood photos enhanced by simple white drawings. The lyric video, based on this artwork, was my first 100% solo work. No shoot, no DP, no crew, no anyone else. It took some adjusting.
Is there any type of message or emotion that you hope the viewer takes away from watching this film?
The song was written by Spencer Berger (aka Auditorium) during a crisis in his life, and I wanted to underscore that feeling in all its forms with the video. Hopefully that comes through.
How does it feel to be able to screen the film at HollyShorts?
HollyShorts has supported me throughout my career. I just feel grateful.
What inspired you to start making films?
Watching Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me during a major thunderstorm in high school.
What’s on the horizon for you?
I direct and edit for a living, so a little from column A and a little from column B.
Thank you so much, Ben, for sharing your responses! Click here to get tickets for the 20th Annual Hollyshorts Film Festival, running from August 9th to August 17th at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres.
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