Long Lost - Evan Valenta

Film/Video
19:29

Long Lost follows my father's journey of finding his biological parents 60 years after being given up for adoption.

Long Lost

Life-long sailor John Dick was adopted at birth in 1957. Sixty-one years later, he decided to search for his biological parents. Long Lost is a documentary that recalls John's life-changing journey of self-discovery. By uncovering the sixty-one-year-old mystery of John's origin, he navigates the depths of his own identity. He unveils a compelling narrative of love, loss, and the enduring power of familial bonds. "As the sails of his journey catch the winds of fate, viewers are swept along on a voyage that transcends time and tide, revealing the profound impact of one man's quest to reclaim the anchor of his origins amidst the vast ocean of life." - ChatGPT

This is the interview setup that I made for my half aunts. You might notice my crafty "broom pole". This was used in place of a mic stand because I couldn't get one to fit in my luggage.

This is the interview setup that I made for my half-aunts. You might notice my crafty "broom pole". This was used instead of a mic stand because I couldn't get one to fit in my luggage.

This is a photo of me taking unused b-roll of my dad sailing. I'm looking back at this now thinking I should work the shot into the film.

This is a photo of me taking unused b-roll of my dad sailing. I'm looking back at this now thinking I should work the shot into the film.

This is the interview setup that I made for my biological grandmother, Margie. This setup took some tinkering to get my desired look. I knew that I would run into continuity issues from leaving the window open. Although, I liked the added depth and it helped to achieve my desired ultra white look. There was some unwanted natural light coming in through overhead windows and the back door so I used trash bags to flag it off. As a second audio source, I again used my trusty "broom pole".

This is the interview setup that I made for my biological grandmother, Margie. This setup took some tinkering to get my desired look. I knew that I would run into continuity issues from leaving the window open. Although, I liked the added depth and it helped to achieve my desired ultra white look. There was some unwanted natural light coming in through overhead windows and the back door so I used trash bags to flag it off. As a second audio source, I again used my trusty "broom pole".