directed by Tyron Janse van Vuuren/
Inspired by Heath Ledger‘s preparation to play the role of the Joker, this short film tells the story of Kingsley Bell, a Hollywood actor who isolates himself in a hotel room for six weeks to prepare to play a psychotic comic book villain in an upcoming blockbuster film.The film follows the psychologically intense journey of an artist navigating his own self doubt and creative frustration, to ultimately emerge with a career-defining performance.
“This story is very much about a creative process and showing that no matter what level you’re at in your career, whether you’re starting out or whether you’re a big celebrity, you’re going to have to go through a very personal process. That process will involve a lot of self doubt, you’re going to hit dead ends and there will be frustration.”
– Tyron Janse van Vuuren , Director of Preparation
Issue 18: Schnitt Issue