Written, directed, shot, and edited by Steven Adam Renkovish
Starring Brittany Renee Smith as "Lilith" Music by David C. Wright, Arianna Cunningham, Contac Sound/Assistant Editor: Bradley Andrew Trailer: https://vimeo.com/211351364 ~ DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT ~ fugue fyo͞oɡ/ noun a state or period of loss of awareness of one's identity, often coupled with flight from one's usual environment, associated with certain forms of hysteria. I have always been fascinated by the “mood” or “dream” piece. Making a film that is largely driven by mood and atmosphere is something that I have wanted to attempt for a very long time. And, finally, that has become a reality with Fugue. Inspired by the psychological phenomenon known as a fugue state, I crafted this tale of a woman (named Lilith, though her name is never uttered once in the film) who finds herself caught in the midst of a dark mystery after the unexplained disappearance of a loved one. Fugue is many things. It is an ambiguous tone poem. It is a lyrical nightmare. But, first and foremost, it is a meditation on loss and longing. A companion piece (or "prelude") to my upcoming feature, entitled Awakening, I began writing Fugue in early October. On the 28th of that month, I lost one of my best friends in the most horrific way imaginable. That tragedy haunts this film in nearly every frame. For me personally, the making of Fugue was a bittersweet experience. Filmed in Greenville and Campobello, SC, it took a tiny crew of three to make this film happen, including myself. Brittany Renee Smith delivers one of her best performances here. She totally inhabits this character, bringing all of that depth and longing to the screen. Bradley Andrew, working on his first project here, went above and beyond in a dual role as our loyal boom operator and my assistant editor. They are two of my best friends, and I am incredibly blessed to have them in my life. Hope Grows Farm and Restoration Center provided the beautiful outdoor exteriors for our film, and many thanks must go to Tom and Donna Cole, Elisabeth and Lake Stovall, and Renee Stovall. Much love to my Mom, Dad, and sister, Ashley, for their unwavering support. Fugue will be a different and deeply personal experience for each individual who views it, but hopefully these questions will linger: in what ways can loss carry us off into the unknown and, if it did, would we totally surrender? Fugue is dedicated to the memory of Tristan Standridge.
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