"Empyrean" is a music video developed by Ganesh Rao and Jonny Greenwald at the Dept. of Visualization at Texas A&M University under the guidance of Professor Karen Hillier. The objective was to create a visually intriguing cinematic experience with stunning technicality and conceptual elements. Minimal and symbolic characters and sets were used to vaguely portray themes of 'genesis' with underlying elements of the Hindu mythology.

Director(s): Ganesh Rao

Executive Producer(s): Texas A&M University, Visualization Laboratory

Producer(s): Jonny Greenwald, Ganesh Rao

Screenwriter(s): Ganesh Rao, Jonny Greenwald

Cinematographer: Jonny Greenwald

Editor(s): Jonny Greenwald

Production Designer: Shyam Kannapurakkaran

Sound Designer: Ganesh Rao

Music: Ganesh Rao

Additional Credits: CG Modeling: Ariel Chisholm, Title Animation and Design: Jose Guinea Montalvo, Compositing: Ganesh Rao, Animation: Brandon Jarratt, Hair and Make-up: Sheila Robinson

Principal Cast: Brittany Hardin, Jessica Bell, Ruben Gonzales, Cassandra Hanks, Jessica Krannitz, Amanda Li, Savannah Smith

Artist, director and musician based in College Station, Texas. Ganesh received a Bachelor of Science and Engineering Degree from Manipal University in 2006. He is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts Degree at Texas A&M University.

Public Film Contact

Jonny Greenwald
Escape Plan Productions
jonnyvicious@gmail.com
4325538778
843 E. Oltorf
Austin
Texas
78704