SYNOPSIS
The anonymous Missoula, Montana artist known only as Wholesome Vandalism walks us through his process of making non-conforming street art for the common man.
A documentary micro-short film
RELEASED: 2024
When mysterious sculptures began popping up around Missoula, MT, Chris Shields knew he had to investigate further. He was surprised to find out that the artist behind these sculptures was actually a close friend of his, and the two decided to collaborate on this film.
“Glorified Trash” is a micro-documentary short following the process of creating the artist’s self-proclaimed “wholesome vandalism.” These art fixtures are anything from sculptures to paintings, repurposed from used and/or abandoned goods, and turned into something beautiful. The artist behind them installs them all over the city in places “the common man” will see and enjoy them.
The film was made in a few chunks of a couple hours over the course of three days. Shields did everything in the film himself and used his medium as a platform to highlight someone else’s medium–an avenue of filmmaking Shields would grow quite fond of and continue to work in for the coming years.
PRE PRODUCTION
The planning phase where the foundation of the film is built. This includes script development, budgeting, casting, location scouting, scheduling, building the team, etc.
PRODUCTION
Cast and crew assemble on set to bring what has been planned to life.
POST PRODUCTION
The film is assembled, refined and colored. Footage is cut, sound design and mix, music added, color corrected transforming raw footage into the final product.
FESTIVAL CIRCUIT
The film makes is submitted and screened at film festivals across the country and beyond. Festivals bring opportunity for industry recognition, awards and press coverage.
WE ARE HERE
PUBLIC RELEASE
The film is now available to a wider audience which can include streaming platforms, digital rentals and more.
CAST
Missoula Artist
Anonymous
CREW
Producer
Director
Director of Photography
Editor
Colorist
Camera Operator
Sound
CHRIS SHIELDS
CHRIS SHIELDS
CHRIS SHIELDS
CHRIS SHIELDS
CHRIS SHIELDS
CHRIS SHIELDS
CHRIS SHIELDS
