How to Make A Pearl
For 53 years, John Kapellas enjoyed the bright sky of the western US but one day he started to burn, blister and break out in rashes whenever he was exposed to light. Now allergic to the entire spectrum of light, Kapellas has spent the last decade living in complete darkness.
“How to Make a Pearl” is a Guardian Documentaries film. The film was screened in competition at IDFA, CIFF, and DOC NYC, among other festivals. The documentary short was nominated for an IDA award, named a Vimeo Staff Pick, and won a Lovie Award in 2018.
Credits
Directed & Produced By Jason Hanasik
Executive Producers: Charlie Phillips and Minette Nelson
Creative Advisors: Orlando Bagwell, Spencer Nakasako and Mark Berger
Cinematography, Sound, & Editing: Jason Hanasik
Audio Post Production: Berkeley Sound Artists
Recording Mixer: James LeBrecht
Sound Effects Editor: Bijan Sharifi
Dialogue Editor: Erik Reimers
Assistant Sound Editor: William Sammons
Color Correction: Gary Coates and Chris O’Dea
Technical Advisors: Chris O’Dea, Mike Shen and Jamie Lejeune
Music : “Medicine Man” - Written By Daniel Goldstein, John Kapellas. Performed by John Kapellas
Additional Support: The Filmmaker Fund, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, Berkeley Film Foundation, Black Magic Design