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Sparni

Sparni

Sparni

Sparni

A Journey of Resilience

2023•26m•

★10.0(1 ratings)

DocumentaryMusic

Overview

It’s the second semester of junior year for Pierce “Sparni” Sparnroft, a gifted jazz vibraphonist studying at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Sparni’s prospects on the vibes were rejuvenated by their new professor, the world-renowned Steve Nelson, and are to be showcased during a student-driven recital in May 2023. But all the while, Sparni must face a crisis within.

Director

Ania Gruszczyńska

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Main Cast

Pierce "Sparni" Sparnroft

Pierce "Sparni" Sparnroft

Self

Steve Nelson

Steve Nelson

Self

Claudia Sparnroft

Claudia Sparnroft

Self

Oscar Perez

Oscar Perez

Self

Nick Barbuto

Nick Barbuto

Self

Dom Carnival

Dom Carnival

Self

Derick Campos

Derick Campos

Self

Lornaa Morales

Lornaa Morales

Self

Tim Nuzetti

Tim Nuzetti

Self

Allan Romero

Allan Romero

Self

Adrianna Sewell

Adrianna Sewell

Self

Will Schetelich

Will Schetelich

Self

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Ania Gruszczyńska
Director: Nathan Siegelaub

Production

Producer: Nathan Siegelaub
Executive Producer: Pamela Hogan
Producer: Ania Gruszczyńska

Music & Sound

Sound Editor: Barbara Parks
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Peter Levin

Cinematography

Camera Operator: Ania Gruszczyńska
Camera Operator: Nathan Siegelaub

Editing

Editor: Nathan Siegelaub
Colorist: Max Hechtman

Visual Effects

Animation: Ania Gruszczyńska

Keywords

musicianjazz singer or musicianuniversitymental illnessmental healthjazz bandteachers and studentsinstrumental jazzthoughtfulreflectivestudent lifedocumentary shortinformative

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "A Journey of Resilience"

#2

The film was directed by Ania Gruszczyńska.

#3

This title is listed on IMDb as tt33060790.

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Rating

10.0/10

Masterpiece

1 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Sparni

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Columbia Journalism School

Columbia Journalism School

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