Exploring the underground society of graffiti artists in Hamilton Ontario, we discuss the unspoken rules of street art with some notorious figures of that community. We introduce the "Writer's Den", a graffiti shop, and place for these young artists to hang out and share their passion for the art form.
This documentary connects with the Hamiltonian population, as well as anybody that has come across a seemingly unintelligible message on a city wall. The Hamilton Spectator reported that in 2018, approximately 3,425 pieces of graffiti were seen by the public, and any Hamiltonian local can easily identify the city as a hotbed for street art activity. While anybody can see these messages, very few can actually identify and trace the specific pieces back to their creators, and our film intends to educate urban locals on the complex social environment beneath the vandalism.
This documentary connects with the Hamiltonian population, as well as anybody that has come across a seemingly unintelligible message on a city wall. The Hamilton Spectator reported that in 2018, approximately 3,425 pieces of graffiti were seen by the public, and any Hamiltonian local can easily identify the city as a hotbed for street art activity. While anybody can see these messages, very few can actually identify and trace the specific pieces back to their creators, and our film intends to educate urban locals on the complex social environment beneath the vandalism.
Behind the Scenes
The Team
Joshua Arcari
Producer Currently attending Sheridan College for his third year of Bachelor of Film and Television in Ontario,Canada . main focuses include directing and cinematography. He aspires to buy a metric ton of wine gums and die eating them to my max capacity. |
Dominic Searles
Director Currently attending Sheridan College for his third year of Bachelor of Film and Television in Ontario, Canada. |
Liam Goffin
Writer Passionate filmmaker who uses film as his medium to express himself, his beliefs, and inspire the world around him. Liam is from Ontario, Canada and is currently enrolled as a full-time student studying screenwriting and directing at Sheridan college in the bachelors of film and television program. Liam uses the skills he has obtained from film school and works with other talented individuals in and related to his program to create, produce and share his personal passionate film projects. He works diligently to develop his skills as a storyteller and hopes to one day be known as a director and writer with relevant, and compelling stories that can speak to people. |
Nate Wood
Director of Photography He is a third year film and television student at Sheridan college, he’s specializing in cinematography and loves visual storytelling. Working on this documentary about graffiti was really up his alley and loved being able to have the opportunity to create a story about something that’s typically kept hidden and underground. |
Gabriel Dinardo
First Assistant Camera Currently attending Sheridan College for his third year of Bachelor of Film and Television in Ontario, Canada. |
Taylor Habel
Gaffer Currently attending Sheridan College for her third year of Bachelor of Film and Television in Ontario, Canada. |
Jack Madden
Production Sound Mixer/ Sound Editor Currently attending Sheridan College for his third year of Bachelor of Film and Television in Ontario, Canada. |
Jake Ladoucer
Picture Editor Third year student at Sheridan college in the Bachelor of Film and Television program. Focuses his studies on directing and editing, and one day hopes to work for the Disney company. |
Stuart Perkes
Colorist He is a third year in the bachelor of film and television program at Sheridan majoring in writing and editing. Always had an interest in graffiti ever since he was little and saw this style of artwork when his family and him would go into the big city. He even tried his hand at it with some old spray paint and plywood in my garage. It didn't really turn out too well so he'll just stick to colour grading then. |
Dylan Pawluk
Music Composer He is a third year student attending Sheridan College in the Bachelor of Film and Television program. He has a focus on post production but dabbles in all stages of the production process. He aspires to constantly be working on bigger and better projects than his last. |
Valeria Graham
Transmedia Currently attending Sheridan College for her third year of Bachelor of Film and Television in Ontario, Canada. Main focuses are directing and cinematography, but has taken editing. Aspires to work in wildlife and culinary documentaries. |
Xander Pham
Assistant Editor Currently attending Sheridan College for his second year of Bachelor of Film and Television in Ontario, Canada. Aspires to make musical films. |
Sean Coolihan
BTS Camera Currently attending Sheridan College for his fourth year of Bachelor of Film and Television in Ontario, Canada. |
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