The Hermitian Penny
A penny is abandoned on a money tray as an object of insult. A turning point in the penny’s life as it embarks on a journey in search of identity, acceptance and a place within society. Kicked around, stepped on and ignored, the penny survives through sleet and rain until a young boy picks it up and leads it to its fateful end.
Film by Writer/Director: Raphael Levy | Producer: Raphael Levy & Paul Baraka | Executive producers: Danny Rossner & Tony Roman
Drama | 18 minutes | HD, Panasonic AG-HMC150, Red Rock adapter, 35mm lens | English
After his studies at the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema in Montréal, David Gascon quickly emerged as a cinematographer in the independent filmmaking industry. Characterized by a soft visual style, Gascon also explored different schools of cinematography creating a style that could be taken as pleasant realism. Although working as a cinematographer, Gascon has also worked in the capacity as director, photographer and producer for various projects such as commercials, music videos and short films. Gascon first step in cinematography has been recognized with the award winning short film Devil's Rose.