2011 • Fantasy/Drama • 11 minutes

Banished by the king, the Jester finds himself homeless and without a sense of purpose. In his defeat, he discovers hope in hopelessness through an unlikely connection with two lost children in the forest.

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The Synopsis

Of Sires & Children...

The story of “The Jester” is really about the helpless and the helpers. Life at times can feel desperate. A resulting sense of rejection and loss can often rise up and drown a soul in sorrow and self-pitty. What can overcome that inward struggle?

What if that term “the helpless” refers to someone who can help, but doesn’t. A helpless person. What if self-worth and confidence come about from helping others in need… what if helping others rises above all other needs?

The Production

In the medieval era...

Filmed on location in Little Rock, AR, “The Jester” became the second period-piece short film starring Ed Lowry. Shot in 2 days, SkyGate Studios once again transports audiences to a world beyond the one they know with relatable context.

Woods, lakes, creeks, ravines and a giant castle (that isn’t really there) served as backdrop to this sweeping story written by long-time collaborator Ed Lowry.

Locations

To depict, in-lens, a convencing medieval world required a certain natural aesthetic in our locations. These were found at Wildwood Park and a scenic valley near the Arkansas River.

Visual Effects

“The Jester” required seemlessly photoreal VFX. From lighting effects to a giant castle in the distance; from birds and flies to gangrene skin… it all had to be observable but not distracting.

Sound Design

All sound in “The Jester” was completely recreated in post-production. Folly design, ADR techniques and a library of nature sounds were added to depict the medieval world both inframe and beyond it.

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Behind The Scenes

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Credits

Cast:

The Jester:
Ed Lowry

Voice of “The King”:
Townsend Coleman

Little Girl:
Margaret Lowry

Little Boy:
Campbell Lowry

Father:
Sam Williams

Mother:
Lori Barton

Crew:

Directed by:
Scott Edge

Written by:
Ed Lowry

Produced by:
Scott Edge and Ed Lowry

Director of Photography:
Gabe Mayhan

Associate Producer:
Katie Parker

Art Department:

Costume Designer:
Andrea Lowry

Make-Up/Hair:
Brooke Duszota

1st Assistant Director:
Katie Parker

Prop Master:
Tom Tull

Sound Department:

Sound Mixer:
Doug Osborn

Boom Operator:
Caroline Osborn

Camera + G&E:

CAMERA DEPARTMENT

Camera Operator:
Nathan Bollinger

1st Assistant Camera:
Katie Bollinger

Jib Operator:
Thomas Rogers

ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT

Gaffer:
Brent Bailey

Best Boy:
J.C. Cocker

Grips:
Jonathan Childs
Trey Lange
Moe Langford

Production Assistants:
Jackson Lowry
Chris Poindexter
Miranda Sink
Stephanie Stephens

Craft Services:
Mona Ford

Post-Production:

Visual Effects:
H. Keith Hamilton

Film Editor and Sound Designer:
Scott Edge

Original Score:
John Campbell

“Of Sires and Children” Written and Performed by:
Jason Truby

Special Thanks:

Diane DeFranco-Kling
Debi Manire
Deana McCormack
Terry Williams
Paul Zander
Sterling College Theatre Department
Fellowship Bible Church
Wildwood Park for the Arts, Little Rock, AR