Lost Sabbatical
A Film by Bryan Onwuka
About Lost Sabbatical
Filmed in Outer Sunset, San Francisco, a middle-aged web developer experiences burnout and attempts, in earnest, a sabbatical from work to focus his attention on creative endeavors.
"Lost Sabbatical" moves through a series of interviews, soundscapes and impressions, blending documentary tradition with elements of experimental film, to weave together a relatable story about managing creative expectations in the face of the competing demands of work and family life.
A Film by Bryan Onwuka
"Lost Sabbatical" is Oakland-based photographer and social worker Bryan Onwuka's first short film after years of experimenting with in situ and single-day short video narratives and image collages.
About Zach Hangauer
San Francisco-based web developer and artist/curator Zach Hangauer started the indie record label Range Life Records and created the web resources "How To Release a Record", "Mumblecore.info" and "XYZ Artists".
Details
Location
"Lost Sabbatical" was shot in the Outer Sunset district of San Francisco, Golden Gate Park, and in transit between Oakland and San Francisco.
Camera
"Lost Sabbatical" was fimed with the Panasonic LUMIX GH2.
Music
Giovanni Venosta "Woman in Late"
Tahaj Edwards "Sunset Theme"
MC Jay "On Grand"
"Over the Rainbow" (performed by Milla Hangauer)
Interview Extras
Discussing the sharing of knowledge online and how we benefit from each other's insights.
Considering the framing of a "lost" sabbatical and the challenges of going all-in on personal projects.
Recalling the thrills and puzzlement of discovering abstract art in High School.
Thinking back to early influences and the life-affirmation of Fellini's "8 1/2".
Discussing "process art" and how limitations can help generate work.
Considering age and legacy and explaining the plot of "The Big Lebowski" to an 80 year old father.