CITY OF LUST
(formerly YELLOW)
2013
76 minutes
A modern Giallo horror film, CITY OF LUST tells the story of a lonely young woman who begins an unlikely relationship with dire consequences.
Written and Directed by: David A. Holcombe
Director of Photography: Adam Blaszkiewicz
Lighting: Matt O'Shaughnessey
Starring: Margaret Grace, Jill Oliver, Kyle Greer, Shelley Nixon, Derek Ryan, and HB Ward
GRAFFITO
2014
82 minutes
A revolutionary street graffiti artist in Chicago wages a war of aesthetics against the capitalists. Unexpected romance threatens to ruin the film.
Directed by: David A. Holcombe
Written by: John Sutton & Heather Mingo
Starring: Antonio Brunetti, Michelle M Oliver, Kristin T King, Brittany Ellis, Natalie DiCristofano, Keegan Siebken, Adam Shalzi, Emma Peterson, Carl Wisniewski, Jordan Hoisington, Jill Oliver, Andrew Taylor, and Nicole Wiesner
REVIEWS
PILGRIM
2015
28 minutes
“Anthropology Anthology 1: PILGRIM" tells the story of a taxi driver--a middle aged, bedenimed, Muslim immigrant who is consumed by the ideals of a John Wayne style of justice. As moral dilemmas present themselves, he enforces these unspoken codes of conduct as he struggles to also uphold the tenets of Islam.
Directed by: David A. Holcombe
Written by: Heather Mingo & John Sutton
Director of Photography: Adam Blaszkiewicz
Starring: Robert Isaac, Natalie Dicristofano, Keegan Siebkhen, Frank Nall, Josh Philo, Caroyln Hoerdemann, Carl Wisniewski, Jordon Hoisington, Manny Buckley, Darnell Jordon, Stanley Coelho, Raza Siddiqui, Peter Connor, Jazzma Pryor
BREAKING
2016
“Anthropology Anthology 2: BREAKING" follows a first generation Polish American mother named Alina. She struggles to juggle several jobs: housekeeper, nanny, mother, daughter, among others. The mayor of Chicago has hired Alina to work in her home where Alina is eventually presented with an ethical dilemma that tests her idea of personal justice.
Directed by: David A. Holcombe
Written by: Heather Mingo & John Sutton
Director of Photography: Adam Blaszkiewicz
Starring: Maria Margaglione
MANDALA
2017
“Anthropology Anthology 3: MANDALA” is the final installment of a three part series that examines the way justice directly and indirectly plays a role in the daily lives of three unlikely heroes. “Mandala” explores the inner world of an unsuspecting janitor as he thanklessly maintains cosmic order amid the chaos of the day. This story highlights the issues of micro labor, classism, and workers’ rights during an event unveiling the new mayor’s policies that push for technology driven labor. A crisis arises, highlighting pitfalls of the showcased technology and endangering everyone at the event. The janitor’s unique and intimate knowledge of the setting might be the only path returning the crowd to safety.
Directed by Rev. David Holcombe
Written by Heather Mingo & John Sutton
Cinematography by Taylor Russ
Produced by Eric Dern
