Who Killed Jazz is a 2021 documentary short film by director and musician Ben Makinen. The film delves into the systemic challenges faced by jazz musicians, exploring the dynamics between artists, club owners, and music distributors.
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| Directed by | Ben Makinen |
| Written by | Ben Makinen |
| Produced by | Ben Makinen |
| Edited by | Ben Makinen |
| Music by | Ben Makinen |
Production company | Makinen Films |
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Running time | 22 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Production
editWith a runtime of 22 minutes, Who Killed Jazz utilizes unused footage from Makinen's 2021 feature-length documentary JazzTown. In May 2021, Makinen sold his home in Colorado to help finance the film's completion while living in Bali, Indonesia. His video files were damaged during heavy rains, but he was able to recover them.[1]
Reception/Recognition
edit- Best Editing: Short Film, October 2021 Onkyo Film Awards[2]
- Gold Award: Short Documentary, October 2021 Hollywood Gold Awards[3]
- Best Short Documentary, October 2021 Naples Film Awards[4]
- Best Documentary Short Film, 2021 Vancouver Bridge Fest[5]
- Critics’ Choice Award, October 2021 World Film Carnival[6]
References
edit- ^ Solomon, Jon. "Filmmaker and Drummer Ben Makinen Wins Awards for Documentary JazzTown". Westword. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ “Monthly Winners”. Onkyo Film Awards. Retrieved 8 May 2024. Link
- ^ “October 2021 Monthly Winners”. Hollywood Gold Awards. Retrieved 8 May 2024. Link
- ^ Awards, Naples Film. "Naples Film Awards". Naples Film Awards (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "Bridge Fest, Vancouver (2021)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ “Movie of the Month: Jan 2021-Feb 2021”. World Film Carnival Singapore. Retrieved 8 May 2024. Link