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Declaring Genius

  • 2004
  • 13m
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2.2/10
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An aspiring classical composer who writes radio jingles on the side becomes obsessed with plotting his own death as he draws closer to his 27th birthday. He believes himself to be another vi... Read allAn aspiring classical composer who writes radio jingles on the side becomes obsessed with plotting his own death as he draws closer to his 27th birthday. He believes himself to be another victim of the "Curse of the 27 Club" which causes musicians to die at the age of 27. Other v... Read allAn aspiring classical composer who writes radio jingles on the side becomes obsessed with plotting his own death as he draws closer to his 27th birthday. He believes himself to be another victim of the "Curse of the 27 Club" which causes musicians to die at the age of 27. Other victims of this curse have included Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morriso... Read all

  • Director
    • Mars Horodyski
  • Writers
    • Mars Horodyski
    • Jay Prychidny
  • Stars
    • Jordan Van Dyck
    • Eloise Cataudella
    • Morgan Smith
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  • IMDb RATING
    2.2/10
    55
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    • Director
      • Mars Horodyski
    • Writers
      • Mars Horodyski
      • Jay Prychidny
    • Stars
      • Jordan Van Dyck
      • Eloise Cataudella
      • Morgan Smith
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Trivia
      Jordan Van Dyck received the best actor award from the Canadian National Youth Film Festival. Ioana Vasile was also nominated for Best Cinematography and Mars Horodyski and Jay Prychidny were nominated for Best Screenplay.
    • Crazy credits
      The credits end with the following quote: "I have nothing to declare except my genius" - Oscar Wilde's response to customs officials upon entering the U.S.
    • Soundtracks
      Metamorphosis One
      Written and Performed by Philip Glass

      Provided courtesy of Dunvagen Music Publishers, Inc.

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 2004 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • School of Image Arts, Ryerson University
      • Tangerine Dream Productions
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    • Budget
      • CA$6,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 13m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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