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Newspeak Films presents in association with QLava Productions

Director / Writer / Editor: Mike Testin
Producer / First Assistant Director: Eric A. Haynes
Directory of Photography: Carlos L. Rodriguez G.
Production Designer: Mandy Arnold
Music Arranger: Christopher Stafford

Suggested by "A Hunger Artist" by Franz Kafka

The Hunger Artist (Damián Delgado) with the Barker (Michael Arturo) in a scene from "The Hunger Artist."

Photograph by Garrett Jensen.  © 2004 Newspeak Films

The Hunger Artist suffers for his devotion to his art.

The story takes place in a carnival sideshow, 1920-1935. The Hunger Artist is one of many sideshows on display in the sideshow tent. He fasts for 40 days while people watch. The Hunger Artist was once heralded by the carnival barkers, but times change. Interest in the Hunger Artist fades over time and patrons stop coming. His final breath is spent trying to be respected as an artist.

© 2004 QLava Productions