DMFF OFFICIAL SELECTION 2022
PAINTED IN DUST
Short documentary | USA | 12 mins
Director: Cameron Goold
Summary: Forrest Minchinton was raised by the desert. Growing up in Huntington Beach, CA, Forrest and his surfboard shaper dad - Mike - took every chance they got to head out to the Mojave desert. There, on a remote compound constructed from objects lost and found, Forrest learned to ride motorcycles, shape surfboards, and see the world through a different lens.
Production credits:
DIRECTOR & DP: Cameron Goold
WRITTEN BY: Shawn Tyler Packard & Cameron Goold
STARRING: Forrest & Mike Minchinton
PRODUCER: Dustin Humphrey & Harrison Mark
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Dustin Humphrey & Carby Tuckwell
EDITOR: Shawn Tyler Packard
NARRATION: Jeffrey Pillars
CAMERA OPERATORS: Matt Wybenga, Jacob Johnson, Harry Mark, & Jedediah Thunell
DRONE OPERATOR: Ryan Houchin
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY: Harrison Mark
MUSIC:
Dawn - RY X
Son of My Father - Chicory Tip
Modern Life - Shakes
Sorry - The Moth & the Flame
Howling - RY X
Heavy Pop - WU LYFE
About the director:
Based in Salt Lake City, Cameron Goold found his passion for film as a kid, making backyard movies with his friends. His dauntless approach to filmmaking has taken him across the globe, working with brands such as Land Rover, Triumph Motorcycles, and GMC. Wilderness and grit is his element, and he strives to infuse his work with that same untamed spirit. While recognizing the value of stunning visuals, he firmly believes that authentic storytelling is paramount above all else. With wide-eyed curiosity, he aims to create films that both explore and inspire.
