Synopsis of "Ocularist"

Art and science intertwine in the adept hands of ocularist Fredric Harwin, a medical illustrator who unites the dexterity of a skilled craftsman with an artist's textural caress in his unique creations: custom acrylic eyes so vibrantly alive it seems a cruel twist of fate that they are unable to see. Yet, for Harwin's patients, it's the renewed confidence to be seen that fills their catastrophic void.

This eight-minute short illuminates the process of Harwin's intricate craftsmanship. By using the camera to manipulate the viewer's visual experience, director/editor Vance Malone subtly illustrates the theme of altered eyesight. Vocal tracks are innovatively weaved with the original soundtrack, blurring the line between documentary and music video.

DIRECTOR: VANCE MALONE
CONTACT: (503)274-9644
FOOD CHAIN FILMS ID: DOCUMENTARY SHORT