Marek Mysicka

A true story about discovery and change: With the discovery of a perfect wave, the Point was changed forever. 

A story of triumph and loss, love and mystery at the heart of the discovery of a perfect right-hand wave on the magical, megalithic island of Nias. 

The story of change is told through the eyes of Bonne Gea, a humble girl born and raised on the Point in South Nias, who went on to become Indonesia’s first female surfing champion. Bonne's story demonstrates the dramatic cultural shifts in the sands that had to happen, before she could blaze her own trail to become a champion.

Directed by Rebecca Coley
Cinematography by Marek Mysicka
Sound by Patrick Casey
Edited by Hettie Griffiths
Music by Matthew Stone

Director: Nick Carew
D.O.P: Marek Mysicka
Costume Designer: Lenka Padysakova
Art Director: Bonnie Paddle
1st AD: Tim Galvin
Gaffer: Nick Green
Best Boy: David Davies
Production Assistant: Tim Stevens
Composer: Lips

CAST

wife: Natalia Ferrara
husband: Jean Paul Dal Monte
lover: Rachel Warren
dancers: Dilek Taptik
Ugheta Pratesi

This short was made for the Straight 8 film event. It had to be shot on one signed role of super 8 stock, then submitted undeveloped along with a soundtrack. There could be no editing and no re-takes. The film was officially selected, along with seven others out of 115 films, to premiere at the Straight 8 screening, Cannes Film Festival 2011. It will also screen in Cannes Lions, Berlin, London Rushes and Raindance.

Red is a scene study of three separate moments from the stage play by John Logan, with Aiden Brady playing Mark Rothko and Daniel Higley his assistant Ken. This complex, though fictional, relationship focuses on a period in the artist’s life when, at the peak of his commercial success, he confronts a crisis of confidence and in doing so also propels the younger man to his purpose.

"Marek’s exquisite photography captures beautifully the dynamic between these two men who ostensibly find themselves in clearly defined roles, but whose own internal lives keep spilling over, across each other’s boundaries, within the confines of a studio that, although spacious, imposes itself with an oppressive claustrophobia of disillusionment and foiled ambitions."

"Working with Marek is an absolute, unqualified joy: his calm, assured authority and technical acuity come hand in hand with a friendly, open manner and a clear artistic vision that add immensely to the project. I very much look forward to any further opportunity for collaboration." : Sebastian Michael, Director

Mark Rothko: Aiden Brady

Ken: Dan Higley

Director: Sebastian Michael

DOP: Marek Mysicka

Sound Recordist: Jonathan Tomlin

Gaffer: Martin Kloud

Editor: Jonathan Tomlin

Colorist: Marek Mysicka