Trapper Phillips Editorial Services
Artist Statement
To me, there is no such thing as a logical conclusion. Something that really inspires my work is flawed, often awful, people being put into absurd situations. These absurd situations are often treated as normal when they are absolutely insane. I like to find the irony and comedic undertones in these situations and use that as a theme throughout my work. I want to examine flawed and morally dubious characters and see what depths they are willing to sink to. The big question for me is how low someone can really go and still be unscathed by punishment. Another element that I am fond of is taking an idea that has legitimate aspects to it and pushing it beyond its logical boundaries. My biggest source of inspiration for my work is dark comedies, cult classics, and transgressive films. I like shock and excess, but I love shock and excess with a good takeaway. At a time where no one wants to take an honest look in the mirror, I want my work to take the absurdity I see and present it for what it is.
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Portfolio of Work
Will You Reach The Moon?
Film Editor, DIT
I was the film editor and digital imaging technician or DIT for Sihua "Ben" Wang's Will You Reach The Moon. On set, I ran footage through Shotput Pro check sum software and organize the footage on the drive. As the film editor, I worked on the offline picture editing phase of the post production process, crafting the film for the online phase.
The Color of Vengeance
Film Editor
I was the film editor for Mike Tran's The Color of Vengeance. In collaboration with the director Mike Tran, I cut The Color of Vengeance at the offline picture phase. I worked with Mike Tran to help craft a spaghetti western story of a father and daughter coming to reckon with the sins of the past.
The Blessed of Friends
Writer, Director, Editor
In addition to writing and directing The Blessed of Friends, I was also the editor. In The Blessed of Friends, I tell the story of a gay couple posing as evangelical filmmakers in order to tap into the lucrative Christian film industry.