Tornsprocket an online portfolio of film & photography work by bryan darling415.315.9562
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Film
Listless
Michael returns home after a long absence. He works a meaningless job and lives a secluded life. A chance encounter with Anna, a bold photographer, forces both of them to confront their choices and its effects. 5 minutes, 16mm, Black & White.
Lily
Lily, a young girl, loses her mother suddenly in a car accident. She begins to see a mermaid in the back sloughs where she lives, along the California Delta. Is this mermaid really her mother or a call for help? Shot in the town of Locke and along the Delta near Sacramento, CA. 24 minutes, [...]
Catharsis
Catharsis tells the story of a man at a crossroads in his life. Haunted by a recurring dream, he considers his job, relationship, and self-worth. 7 minutes, 16mm, Black & White.
I Have A Mullet
This quirky video features music by The Leftnecks, directed by Adam Gascho. I was asked to participate in the cinematography. I filmed much of the video with a new Canon 7D camera.
Oscillations
This is a short experimental film documenting a period in my life. This film was shot randomly over the course of about 2 years with no original intention to become a finished piece. Super8, 16mm, Color, B&W, 11 minutes.
The Ghost
This short film explores downtown Sacramento- its people and urban landscapes. Footage was shot on Super 8 & 16mm film over the course of a year at random times. The visibility of the film sprockets and adjacent frames are intentional. 4 minutes, Super 8 & 16mm, Color & Black & White.