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Cactua

Cactua

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Fantasy

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A short film collaboration between director Kristian Day and make up artist Patrick Boltinghouse. Patrick had created the make up for Pride Weekend 2010 in Des Moines, Iowa. After the parade, he called Kristian up explaining that he was in make up and had a bird on his shoulder. Kristian's only reply was "I'll get the camera ready". Filmed entire in his home, Kristian made two versions: a single play version and a "locked groove" version which played on a loop at the Resident Artists: Guns Blazin' show on July 9th, 2010 in Des Moines.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

7 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

04 March 2011

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Cast

Patrick Boltinghouse

Patrick Boltinghouse

Bird Man

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