Cactua
Synopsis
A short film collaboration between director Kristian Day and make up artist Patrick Boltinghouse. Patrick had created the make up for Pride Weekend 2010 in Des Moines, Iowa. After the parade, he called Kristian up explaining that he was in make up and had a bird on his shoulder. Kristian's only reply was "I'll get the camera ready". Filmed entire in his home, Kristian made two versions: a single play version and a "locked groove" version which played on a loop at the Resident Artists: Guns Blazin' show on July 9th, 2010 in Des Moines.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2017-02-13
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Danube Video Art Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kristian Day
- Screenplay & Story
- Kristian Day, Patrick Boltinghouse
- Original Title
- Cactua
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kristian Day
Kristian Day, Patrick Boltinghouse
Kristian Day
Kristian Day
Department Leadership Roster
Kristian Day
Writer
Patrick Boltinghouse
Writer
Kristian Day
Editor
Kristian Day
Director
Kristian Day
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cactua
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What is Cactua about?
A short film collaboration between director Kristian Day and make up artist Patrick Boltinghouse. Patrick had created the make up for Pride Weekend 2010 in Des Moines, Iowa. After the parade, he called Kristian up explaining that he was in make up and had a bird on his shoulder. Kristian's only reply was "I'll get the camera ready". Filmed entire in his home, Kristian made two versions: a single play version and a "locked groove" version which played on a loop at the Resident Artists: Guns Blazin' show on July 9th, 2010 in Des Moines.
Who directed Cactua?
Cactua was directed by Kristian Day.
Who stars in Cactua?
The principal cast of Cactua includes Patrick Boltinghouse.
When was Cactua released and how long is it?
Cactua was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cactua?
Cactua holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).