The Beast of Torpor

The film was created as part of Call + Response, a collaborative effort by the 2021 Montavilla Jazz Festival pairing jazz artists with filmmakers.

Directed by Jeff Oliver, music composed by Micah Hummel, featuring Vaughn Kimmons as “The Artist”, Director of Photography: Aldolfo Cantu-Villarreal, Assistant Camera: Kim Gonzalez, Assistant Camera: Angela Lares-Benitez, Gaffer: Vo Minh McBurney, Puppet Operator: Stu Davis, Production Assistant: Jolly Wrapper