BLUEBERRIES | An Alzheimer’s short film by West Givens

A short film inspired by Alzheimer’s, family, and living in the moment. When all hope seems lost, a caring son takes his mother and grandmother, who has Alzheimer’s, to a blueberry field to connect the present and the past. From the director: Blueberries is an honest depiction of how Alzheimer’s disease changes a family. It’s inspired by my real-life experience of witnessing my mother take care of my Alzheimer’s-ridden grandmother. This debilitating disease has taught my family to cherish every moment, even those we forget. I wrote this film to show how Alzheimer’s can rip a family apart but also bring it back together. About the director: West Givens is a writer, director, and producer based in Atlanta, GA. Born into a family of artists in Senatobia, Mississippi, his interest in art and filmmaking developed at an early age. While honing his craft in film school at Savannah College of Art and Design, he recognized an absence of organizations that focused on independent work. To fill this gap, West founded Tungsten Originals, a multi-media production company that celebrates independent filmmakers. West has a passion for telling honest and down-to-earth stories. His work showcases an acute attention to detail and immense respect for the storytelling process. Credits: Writer/Director: West Givens Producers: Raegan Levan and West Givens Executive Producers: Lei White, Catherine Cash, Gina Sandgren, and Richard Schrimp Actor “Will”: Walker Cody Actor “Casey”: Dorene Robinson Actor “Nana”: Pepi Streiff Director of Photography/Colorist: Joe Russ Production Designer: Jordan Kamauoha Editor: Devon Solwold Composer: Warren Givens Casting Director: Aidan Casey Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer: Lily Adams 1st AD: Dylan DeVries Script Supervisor: Kelsey Kline 1st AC: George Harsanyi Gaffer: Seth Cunningham Sound Mixer: Sydney Holcomb Set Photographer: Hunter Hill Set Videographer: J. Hun-En Joswick Production Assistant: Hannah Whitney Music Editor: Carson Thielen Foley Engineer: Oddy Litlabo Foley Artists: Hyo Kim and HyunWoo Kim Visual Effects Artist: Miranda Leighr Production Company: Tungsten Originals About Tungsten: Tungsten Originals creates hand-crafted cinema from the next generation of filmmakers. Our podcast bridges the gap between indie filmmaking and Hollywood by interviewing filmmakers, from upcoming creators to established professionals. Connect with us: Instagram: Twitter: ​ Facebook: TikTok: @tungstenoriginals #shortfilm #indiefilmmaking