Art not only inspires us to create, it can also bring us to new heights when we are at our lowest moments. A new short film, With a Piece of Chalk, tells the heartwarming story of young boy who overcomes a painful past through the joy of breakdancing.
With a Piece of Chalk was produced by JubaFilms, a team of four young filmmakers based in Germany. Julien Bam and Gong Bao, two members of the team, are break dancers themselves and teach the art to younger children. "The little kid escapes his misery by dancing and playing and finally feeling free," the filmmakers told Mashable. The team hopes the film will show show viewers "how important dancing can be."
The low-budget short was planned over two months and shot in just 3 days. Music for the silent film was composed and arranged by Vincent Lee, another member of JubaFilms. The German team found Justen Beer, the young star of the film, online and contacted his family to see if they had any interest in the project. Beer, now 12, is a break dancer for the group Hustle Kidz. "We were not only fascinated by his dance moves, but also by his acting and his dedication during the shootings," said Bam and Bao.
Fans of the short can check out more work by JubaFilms on their YouTube page.