Chagall in his own words: An invocation
a short film produced by ShadowLight Productions. Jacquelyn Serrano handled camera operation, editing, and color grading. She Designed the film’s poster, edited the trailer, and documented behind-the-scenes moments. For more information or collaboration inquiries, please use the contact form.
Short Synopsis
Chagall in His Own Words: An Invocation is an avant-garde shadow theater film that brings to life the early experiences and artistic inspirations of painter Marc Chagall. Using handcrafted puppets and layered shadow techniques, the film visually interprets Chagall’s autobiography Mein Leben, offering a dreamlike exploration of his childhood, cultural influences, and artistic evolution. Narrated by Peter Coyote (English) and Tchéky Karyo (French), the film serves as an engaging educational resource for international audiences.
Genre: Avant-garde, Shadow Theater, Animation, Documentary
Language: English, French
Country: USA
Runtime: 8 min 22 sec
Format: Digital Video
DAR: 16:9
Sound: Stereo
Credits
Words by Marc Chagall
English Narration
Peter Coyote
French Narration
Tchéky Karyo
Director
Larry Reed
Art Director & Artist
Naomie Kremer
Producer
Caryl Kientz
Music & Foley
Beth Custer
Shadow Master
I Made Moja
Shadow Casters/Puppet Fabricators
Fred C. Riley III
Wendy Morton
Jessica Nguyen
Daniel McGuire
Stephen Clifford
Caryl Kientz
Jacquelyn Serrano
Larry Reed
Camera Operator & Film Editor
Jacquelyn Serrano
Re-Recording Mixer
Ben Hicks
Disher Sound
French Voice Recording
Olivier Slabiak
Colorist
Ed Rudolph & Jacquelyn Serrano
Title Typography
Maria Jarzyna
