Filmmakers

“Bums’ Paradise” a film by Tomas McCabe
directed by Tomas McCabe and Andrei Rozen written and
narrated by Robert “Rabbit” Barringer music composed by
Marc Black edited by Tomas McCabe photographed by
Andrei Rozen, Tomas McCabe and Robert Barringer

Robert "Rabbit" Barringer (Narrator/Writer/Additional Camera)
Rabbit's footage in combination with his narrative gives the audience
a unique intimacy with and insight into the Landfill resident's lives.
Barringer has a BA in painting from UC Berkeley and
has lived and worked in Berkeley for over 30 years.
Email: Rabbit@BumsParadise.com

Marc Black (Composer/Performer)
Marc captured the soul of Bums' Paradise by recording
an original soundtrack in the Landfill itself using found objects
including rocks, weeds, bricks and rebar.
Black specializes in music for films and advertising and
is the principle composer for Black Market Music.
Email: blackmkt1@aol.com
Websites: www.marcblack.com
www.planetpoint.com/blackmarket

•Check out this spot where Marc incorporated
a piece of the Bums' Paradise soundtrack -

Andrei Rozen (Director)
Andrei was completely unintimidated by long days and nights
spent filming and was eager to capture not only the beauty
but the stark reality of life in the Landfill.
Rozen's previous works include direction of the film
"Tear on the Cheek of the World". He was the editor of
"Jesse's Gone" and cameraman on "Yellow Lotus".
Email: andrei@andreirozen.com
Websites: www.andreirozen.com

•Check out this Ben Davis spot that
Andrei Directed & Tomas Edited -

Tomas McCabe (Producer/Director/Editor)
Marc & Tomas
Tomas devoted himself to ensuring that this collaboration, which is part of what
makes Bums' Paradise so intimate and powerful, is reflected in every scene.
McCabe made a documentary about Mayan ritual after serving as a
Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala. He also co-produced
an award-winning documentary on the Beat Generation.
Email: Tomas@BumsParadise.com
Website: www.BumsParadise.com/Tomas

Directed by
Tomas McCabe & Andrei Rozen

Writer/ Narrator
Robert "Rabbit" Barringer

Music Composition
Marc Black

Editor
Tomas McCabe

Photographed by:
Andrei Rozen
Tomas McCabe
Robert "Rabbit" Barringer

Landfill residents:
Rabbit, Jimbow
Jean Paul, Sparky
Ashby, Derek
Paula, Chris
Mark, Walter
Trea, Iris
Linda, David
Dan, Sarah
Ann, Rick
Bonnie, Gryphon
Katie, Eddie
Sara, Luis
Jessy, Mike

Also Appearing:
Osha Neumann
"Fourth Street"Harry
Kate & Tim
Albany City Council
Ann Ritzma
East Bay Regional Parks Police
Albany Police Department
Berkeley Police Department

Production Assistants:
Charlotte Lung
Scott Guitteau
Betsy Vick
Heather Miller

Musicians:
Marc Black, Ed Bialek
Will Ryan, Peter Blum
Jaime Black, Brian Flaig
Tomas McCabe, Andrei Rozen
Jill Tiviluk, Matt Barber

Sound Editing:
Scott Guitteau
Aren Downie

Re-recording Mixer:
Gabriel Guy

Dialogue Freshn’r:
Lora Hirschberg

Sound Engineers:
Howard Johnston
Justin Lieberman
David Simon-Baker
Jose M. Alvarez

Rhythm Doctors:
Fred Hill
Alastar Johnson

Color Correction:
Bob Campbell

Titles:
Georgina Lee
Relja Penezic

Monologue Editor:
Theresa Rogers

Video Transfer:
John "JT" Torrijos
Ed Dunkley

Post Production Assistants:
Barclay Crenshaw
Ricardo Jose Lopez
Timothy Benton
Trevor Kevin Southey III
Katrina Nazzal

Post Production Facilities:
Jump Ship Studios
Mad River Post
Skywalker Sound
Veritel
(N)TROPIC
Laughing Tiger Studio
Different Fur
Cathedral X
Em Dash

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