andrew wildin
Filmmaker, Photographer, and Marine Corps Veteran with a passion for becoming a 'Total Filmmaker,' as Jerry Lewis envisioned. I'm on a journey to pursue cinematography and directing, actively gaining firsthand on-set experience to achieve my career goals. With 15 years of dedicated study in filmmaking and a background as a Crew Chief on the MV-22 Osprey during my five-year military career, I bring a disciplined work ethic and creative perspective to every project.
Alchemical - This ancient mystical practice involves transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. At ACW², we embrace this ethos by taking ephemeral moments and dreams and transmuting them into lasting cinematic experiences.
Cinematic - The term 'cinematic' relates to the art of motion pictures, where stories are not just told but brought to life through the seamless fusion of visual and narrative elements. It signifies our commitment to creating immersive storytelling experiences.
Wizardry - At ACW², 'wizardry' refers to the magical process of filmmaking. Like wizards of old, we harness the power of technology, creativity, and passion to conjure vivid cinematic worlds that captivate and inspire.
² - The symbol '²' represents more than just a numerical notation; it embodies our aspiration to elevate storytelling to new heights. It symbolizes the alchemical quest to square the circle, where the mundane meets the extraordinary. For us, it signifies our pursuit of 'Rswtsesh,' the ancient Egyptian art of "Dream Writing," where dreams are translated into compelling visual narratives.
Alchemical Cinematic Wizardry²
At Alchemical Cinematic Wizardry² (ACW²), we embrace the art and philosophy of "Rswtsesh," (pronounced ress-oot-sesh) an ancient Egyptian term for "Dream Writing." Inspired by the etymology of cinematography and photography, our mission is to create immersive storytelling experiences that transcend ordinary filmmaking, turning dreams into a shared cinematic journey.
Rswtsesh 𓂋𓋴𓅱𓏏𓏞
"Rswtsesh" combines the Egyptian words "Rswt" (𓂋𓋴𓅱𓏏), meaning "dream," and "sesh" (𓏞), meaning "scribe" or "writing." This term encapsulates the idea of "Dream Writing," reflecting the art of transforming dreams into written or visual narratives.
Photograph," coined by Sir John Herschel in 1839, combines Greek roots: "photo-" (light) + "-graph" (writing).
Cinematography, created by the Lumière brothers in the 1890s, merges Greek "kínēma" (movement) + "graphe" (to write).