CREATIVE DIRECTOR
CHANEY BICK CARLSON-BULLOCK
FILM SYNOPSIS:
A short silent memorial film, honoring the late Dale Bick Carlson, Marvin Olds, Langston Hughes, and our ancestors. Inspired by Langston Hughes’ poem, "Death of an Old Seaman," we crafted our own story—a man adrift at sea, wrestling with grief for his father while searching for his way. This piece pays tribute to Hughes’ perspective on our ancestors’ connection to the ocean, using his poetry as a guide. Through jazz music, we also celebrate his signature jazz-infused poetic style, weaving together history, loss, and the rhythmic soul of the sea.
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COMING SOOON
SEA CHARM
Production: CTD Productions
Producer, First Assistant Director, Co-Writer: Mikayla Litevich
Director, DP, Editor, Co-Writer: Chaney Bick Carlson-Bullock
Talent: Trei Olds
PA, BTS, and Wardrobe: Julianna Caduto
Animation, Graphic Design: Shuyler Nazareth
Colorist: Daymian Mejia
Poem: “Death of an Old Seaman” by Langston Hughes
Book: “The Dream Keeper; Sea Charm” by Langston Hughes
Flowershop: The Secret Garden
Baitshop: Main Bait and Tackle
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
I have always known that creating from the heart is where I need to be. Since I was a teenager, I dreamt of becoming a filmmaker, and now, as I live out that dream, this film has become a deeply personal part of my healing journey.
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My childhood best friend and I both experienced the profound loss of loved ones around the same time. As we navigated the process of making this film, we truly felt their presence guiding us, like spirit guides illuminating our path. This project is more than just a film; it is a testament to love, loss, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. We hope that when you watch it, you can feel that presence too.
