Singer/Songwriter first and foremost, as a filmmaker Elliot C. Way has a keen sense of aesthetics. He likes good humour, rock n’ roll and authentically vintage vibes.What we tried to do with the “Even The Greats” video is have some good old fashion fun. In a world that seems to bombard you with overwhelming intensity and seriousness, finding humility and humour is sometimes hard. We wanted the band in acting roles exploring a world that their sound and energy creates. We used cameos from multiple members of Vancouver’s local music scene making the entire production an entire community experience for our friends and peers. Both Rob and I, the producers, are long-time Vancouver music veterans, so the cast is essentially our extended family. The vibe, the location, the wardrobe and the story all play to the overall sound and aesthetic of the song and lifestyle of being a throwback vintage rock ‘n’ roll band. The story is an homage to all kinds of iconic television and movies: bad cheesy 70s detective shows; B-movie green screens, practical effects, and smokey dim lit dive bars. Hopefully for the audience this combination is an effective formula for a bit of respite from the world’s madness, and a chance to laugh and enjoy one wild ride adventure!
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Producer/DOP Biography – Rob Zawistowski
Rob is a DP based in Vancouver, Canada. He began his career directing and producing music videos in the Vancouver heavy scene, and established himself through rigorous work ethic and attention to detail. His work has been featured internationally among festivals and online publications. His cinematic, narrative music video style has led to a fruitful transition into Narrative short films – several of which have won awards and selections at film festivals abroad. Rob is also an editor and colorist.
A taxidermied hawk appears as bandleader Elliot C. Way stumbles upon writing the ultimate song. The hawk helps unite musicians across the city to perform the piece while evading a pesky cop duo who are hot on his tail.
Even the Greats will be showing as part of our PURPLE program exhibiting July 15-19th, 2021!
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Antoine likes to take seriously some seemingly dumb ideas and find the absurdity living within serious subjects. He studied filmmaking at Concordia’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema in Montréal. Some peoples says that he’s kind and he cares. Others will say he’s a bit too direct. I believe both are right.
Harmen has been acting in Vancouver since 2005. After acting on several network television shows and worldwide television commercials, he has made the leap from being in front of the camera to bring behind the camera. He’s been passionate about photography and film making his whole life and is currently working on his next short film “Matthattan’s Dakota” due out for festival release in the fall of 2021.
Daniel Jeffery is a creator of documentary and comedy short films covering subjects like adult circumcision, cinephilia, and pet euthanasia. Since graduating SFU Film in 2013, he has worked professionally in Vancouver as an editor, actor, and filmmaker. His recent self-financed short film, A New Leash On Life (2020) has screened at over 25 festivals including Vancouver International FF ’20, Edmonton International FF ’20, and DC Shorts ’20. His editing work has been selected by TIFF, VIFF, DOXA, CBC, Crazy 8s, Telus Storyhive, IGN, Vimeo Staff Picks, Booooooom.com and has received two Leo Award nominations.
Director, producer and editor Joëlle Arseneau focuses on human experience and connections in her films. Her life’s work and her approach to filmmaking stem from her childhood spent in Îles-de-la-Madeleine, a place that she continues to draw inspiration from today. 
