NITA NAIR | Paper Flowers
My short film explores the blossoming and unspoken bond that is formed between two unlikely people. This project is loosely based on my personal experience as a volunteer with The Art Cart program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. I was inspired by how arts and crafts can be used to connect to patients and alleviate stress within a hospital’s tense environment. While emphasizing the power of art therapy, I wanted my project to showcase how small acts of kindness can be unexpectedly meaningful for someone. I hope to convey a sense of intimacy and fragility.
Paper Flowers Runtime: 11 min. 20 sec
CAST:
Liz Christmas | Violet
Frank Moorman | Barry
Dara Williams | Receptionist
Cas Gustafsson | Elevator Woman
Maya Foster | Elevator Doctor
Joseph Brugh | Elevator Man 1
Marquis Evans | Elevator Man 2
Sammy Sklarin | Elevator Man 3
Ted Daly | Elevator Man 4
Ryan Bae | Elevator Man 5
CREW:
Nita Nair | Director
Ryan Bae | Producer
Shawn Chia | Director of Photography
Lukas Mackinney | Audio Mixer & Music Composer
Cas Gustafsson | Assistant Director
Izzy Sumardi | Production Design
Josh | Color Correction
Will McBride | Production Assistant
Alex Gomes | Production Assistant
Sammy Sklarin | Production Assistant
Courtney Whilden | Production Assistant
Maya Foster | Production Assistant
Edo Ighodaro | Production Assistant
Paige McCooty | Production Assistant
Special Thanks:
JHU Film & Media Studies Department
Adam Rodgers
JHU School of Nursing
Scott Goodhue at Taylor Royall, Inc.