Visa - Breakout the Violins

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Screening at HDFEST Seattle December 6, 2009

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Synopsis:

VISA's “Breakout the Violins” is a mysterious, visually astonishing piece that is rich in detail, featuring a unique blend of gorgeous, yet bizarre costumes, intricate sets and choreographed dance numbers. The story centers around a vaudevillian, circus-like show set up by a troupe of vagabonds (played by members of the band VISA) alongside a cast of supporting characters (featuring members from Lucent Dossier Vaudeville Cirque). The music video presents an indulgent feast for the eyes while depicting farce, romance, satire, comedy and rock & roll; filled with artistic, sexy and outlandish visuals... the tongue (planted firmly) in the cheek.

 

Written, Directed and Produced by Tadeh Daschi
Cinematographer Teruhisa Teruhisa Yoshida
2008, Country: USA

 

Tadeh Daschi is a Los Angeles based filmmaker whose prime focus is on narrative films, commercials and music videos. A graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California - Daschi has gone on to direct several award winning projects which include producing and directing a Public Service Announcement (PSA) for the United Nations Millennium Development Goals campaign, currently in circulation at the gallery of the U.N. From a field of more than 6,000 participants worldwide, Daschi was announced the winner of his submitted chapter for the “Experimental Witch” international film competition that was sponsored by world-renowned bestselling author of “The Alchemist”, Paulo Coelho.

Aside from writing and directing, Daschi often times produces, helms the camera as a cinematographer, edits and also composes the music for his films. In addition, he is known to sometimes lend his talents in front of the camera as an actor. His visual compositions comprise of powerful, striking imagery, that characterize his storylines and directing method. Using style as a substance instead of over substance best sums up his approach as a filmmaker. He’s all about storytelling with vision and depth. For a director uninhibited by boundaries, the world is his playground.