Question 1

Why was Dark Days shot in black and white instead of color?

Accepted Answer

It was shot on 16mm black and white film stock because a filmmaker friend told Marc Singer that shooting color without experience could result in poor color balance.

Question 2

What unusual source provided the soundtrack for Dark Days?

Accepted Answer

The soundtrack was provided by DJ Shadow (Josh Davis), a producer known for being protective of licensing his music, who was suggested by a friend after seeing a rough cut.

Question 3

How did Marc Singer finance and produce Dark Days with no filmmaking experience?

Accepted Answer

Singer borrowed equipment on credit, used leftover film stock, got favors from labs and editors, and employed his homeless friends as crew with no prior experience.

Question 4

Which major independent film festivals recognized Dark Days?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema, Chicago International Film Festival, and SXSW Film Festival in 2000.

Question 5

What was Marc Singer's original hope for making Dark Days?

Accepted Answer

Singer hoped the film would get attention and help get the homeless people living in New York City's underground tunnels into better, safer places.

Question 6

Why was Dark Days shot in black and white?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot on 16mm black and white film stock because a filmmaker friend told director Marc Singer that shooting color without expertise could result in poor color balance.

Question 7

What unusual source provided the soundtrack for Dark Days?

Accepted Answer

The soundtrack was provided by DJ Shadow (Josh Davis), a critically-acclaimed producer known for being protective of licensing his music, who was suggested after a friend saw the rough cut.

Question 8

How did Marc Singer assemble his film crew for Dark Days?

Accepted Answer

Singer employed his friends living in the tunnels as his crew, who despite no prior filmmaking experience, skillfully set up lighting rigs, dollies, and electrical wiring with improvised equipment.

Question 9

What was Marc Singer's background before making Dark Days?

Accepted Answer

Marc Singer had never been a filmmaker before this project; he lived in the underground tunnels by choice and made the film to tell the stories of those living there.

Question 10

Which festivals recognized Dark Days?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (2000), Chicago International Film Festival (2000), and SXSW Film Festival (2000).

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