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The Sun's Shadow (Taiyō no Kage, 太陽の影) Documentary explores the obscure subculture of American Craftsmen who create Japanese-style Swords (or Katana). These are a secluded "clan" of filial smiths scattered across the United States, plying their trade in blending traditional Japanese techniques with modernized materials and machinery. They seek to maintain the reverence of feudal Japanese metallurgy but also strive to produce results so faithful in presentation they could stand shoulder to shoulder with what these Swordsmiths achieved in a bygone era.
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Jason Lee Rosa, aka "J" (Director/Editor/Sound & Music), is a Richmond, Virginia-based Artist. An Audio Engineer and Filmmaker, J is cut from "old school" traditions within the Music Recording Industry and Business. His methodology was developed well over 20 years of songwriting, sound design, music arranging, recording, production, touring for bands (drums/vocals), and working as a professional musician (w/ bands 'A Sky Like Mortars' & 'Monster Violence'). He's also proficient in various art disciplines, including 3D Design, Photography, Film, and Contemporary Art (high school through college). He was the former CEO/Sound Designer at 'Studio Daisho LLC' (2013), which serviced indie filmmakers, video gaming, and small businesses.
J later formed Maven Collectibles LLC (2016), managing the daily business operations as Creative Director until 2021. J created original model kits and action figures that were mass manufactured out of Shenzhen, China, then imported and sold with major Online American Toy/Model Kit Retailers.
At Maven Collectibles LLC, J conceptualized the TITAN 1:12th Scale Action Figure, which amassed tens of thousands in crowdfunding before raising that much in his previous concept, the 1:10th Superheroine Action Figure. He was also an integral player in the designing of original Consumer Good items with licenses to Warner Bros and DC Collectibles. Some of his creations became original award-winning model kits for professional artists and companies. Maven Collectibles LLC was on track to having a subsidiary business geared towards spotlighting the creation of Craftsmen and Artists in and on the fringes of the model kits and toys industry before the disastrous impact and world changes that occurred in 2019. In early 2021, J restructured the company under Dragen LLC, which was Co-Founded alongside Albert (AL) Clanton. As of 2023, the company has restructured into a film, motion pictures, distribution, and media services company called TIGERCHOP MEDIA LLC.
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Albert Clanton “AL” (Co-Director/Executive-Producer/Co-Editor/ Photographer/Music Producer and Indie Filmmaker) hails from New Jersey. AL was already an accomplished local athlete (Basketball and Soccer) who finished school early on college scholarship programs. He shifted his focus toward Photography and Music, given his ambitions and interests in Rock-Electronic Music Production and Photojournalism. AL has ten years of Music Production experience as a Music Producer for local Electronic and Hip-Hop Artists, primarily on the East Coast. He worked independently or sometimes under contract with studios. AL applied his talents and services as a Photographer, Visual Artist, and Filmmaker for small brands and businesses. He believes everyone has a story to tell, and his primary focus is on documenting exciting stories in a thought-provoking and memorable way. AL is insightful, meticulous, self-motivated, and driven.
