DPC-LLC Supplies Camera Department For “Cotton Clouds”

The Grandin Theatre Film Lab prepares young film students for future education, careers, and interests in the film, entertainment, and communications industries. Dave was given the opportunity to serve as Director of Photography for a student written and directed short film. The goal of the project was to take the Film Lab’s experiential learning model a step further by producing a student generated screenplay with established film industry professionals. The production took place over 7 days and was a full blown professional production. The students gained experience in various departments including Art Department, Production, Grip and Electric, Camera, and Sound. They took part in a number of pre-production meetings as well as daily post-wrap reviews.

Cotton Clouds

Written and directed by Chloe Shelton
Director of Photography Dave Perry
Produced by Kathryn J. Hatam
Executive Producers Ian Fortier and Tyler Lyon

• 2020 Northern Virginia International Film & Music Festival – Official Selection
  • WINNER – Best Actress, Mikayla Parker
  • WINNER – Best Cinematography, Dave Perry
  • WINNER – Best Locally Produced Film
  • Nominee – Best Director, Chloe Shelton
  • Nominee – Best Art & Design, Jenna Giannini
  • Nominee – Best Score, Tyler Lyon
  • Nominee – Best Editing, Tyler Lyon
  • Nominee – Best Family Film
  • Nominee – Best Period Film
• 2020 Southern States Indie Fan Film Fest – Official Selection; Nominee – Best Southern States Film
• 2020 Richmond International Film Festival – Honorable Mention
• 2019 PUSH! Film Festival – Official Selection
• 2019 Peak City International Film Festival – Best Docudrama
• 2019 Alexandria Film Festival – Official Selection

Read the Roanoke Times coverage of “Cotton Clouds” production.

Check out the production stills below.