Learning To See
Synopsis
This film tells the story of photographer Robert Oelman who leaves his psychology career in the early 1990's to pursue photography. He moves from the United States to Colombia and purchases a small farm in the hills. On his journeys through the rain forests of the Amazon Basin he begins to take striking photographic images of undiscovered insects. After more than twenty years of traveling, searching and photographing, his quest culminates with a New York City gallery show. He also learns that these tiny life forms must continue to survive. They are at the bottom of the mammalian food chain and are critically important to all animal species including mankind.
Section: Documentary Spotlight
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Country: United States
Language: English
Runtime: 67min
Credits
Director: Jake Oelman
Producer: Jerry Aronson, Jake Oelman
Screenwriter: Jerry Aronson
Cinematographer: Tom Lembcke, Jake Oelman
Editor: Jake Oelman
Sound Designer: Mac Smith
Music: Lawrence Shragge
Additional Credits: Co-Producer: Alixcia Doub Oelman, Co-Producer: Hilary Birmingham, Original Song - Singer/Songwriter: Alixcia, Original Song - Songwriter: Geoffrey Titus, Original Song - Songwriter: Rob Heskin
Principal Cast: Robert Oelman, Christian Lopez
Director Bio
In 2012 Jake produced 'The Electric Daisy Carnival Experience' as a part of Fathom Events. In 2013 his independent romantic comedy 'Dear Sidewalk' premiered at the Austin Film Festival and he currently produces and directs for his production company Barcode Films.
Contact
Sales Agent: Submarine
Public Film Contact
Jerry Aronson
Learning To See, LLC
jar1945@gmail.com
303-588-4922
Publicity Contact
Lauren Avinoam
lauren.m.avinoam@gmail.com