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"The Wizard's Fetish" This 9 minute experimental film distinguishes itself with surreal cinematography techniques and an unusual narrative structure of scenes enacted to off-screen monologue, where fantasy and reality collide. A sensual woman, in many guises, seduces and manipulates the off-screen narrator into a dimension of mystery and hallucination. The scenes take place in Manhattan, moving from the chaos of Times Square to a jazz club, a confessional and the boudoir. The narrator describes himself as the Wizard, but the real power resides in the female protagonist, who may only be his mistress in imagination. Claudia Sisti, performs the complex leading role, showcasing her multi-lingual capabilities. She is Swiss, but has lived and worked in NYC for several years, acting in Theatre and Film, and performing as a Rock Vocalist and Model. Jeff Silverbush, jazz composer and tenor sax player, contributed the music used throughout the film, emphasizing and complimenting the erotic fantasy and psychological trickery. He also appears in several brief, but dramatic scenes. The story is based on a dramatic theater text, conceived and written by Armand Ruhlman, who also performs the role of the off-screen narrator. Armand has written, directed, and performed in numerous live theatre productions in NYC. Sean Adair has been working in film for over 15 years, and has also exhibited his art photography to interest and critical acclaim. His cinematography here adopts the analog techniques of the Chameleon People photography project, which uses projected patterns on the body, and the post-production uses digital special effects that heighten the surreal setting. |