Arlen Green
When Eli is betrayed by his only friends, he must turn to his imaginary mentor and 80s wrestling superstar, Ray Violence, for advice on how to get his REVENGE...
My Poor Boy takes on serious themes of loneliness, masculinity and revenge, however it is rooted in an unadulterated sense of fun. The traversal of these themes and tones was led by a striking visual style. From kinetic wrestling fights to impassioned workout montages, Arlen focused on creating a high energy film with an assured visual tone.
Arlen also edited the period horror 'Remembered if Outlived'. Arlen focused on editing as his minor and took greatly from his experience working on this film. His knowledge of cinematography helped him to consider the editing process in a different way and allowed him to work with Keita, the director, to discover new possibilities in the edit.
Arlen's love for lighting is seen throughout his work. He uses his time working in lighting to learn not only from experience but from those around him. Arlen sees lighting not solely as a practical or industrial role, but as a creative one; infusing the films he works on with an added layer of passion.
Arlen's thesis focuses on how different cultural eras of cinema interact with technology to develop disparate visual styles. Arlen interrogated three separate era's; focusing on 'The Silent Era', 'The French New Wave' and 'Contemporary Hollywood'.
Arlen Green is a filmmaker from Co. Cork. He primarily works as a cinematographer and gaffer but also as a director and editor. An affinity for style and bold lighting is at the forefront of his work. His work spans both fiction and non-fiction, where he always seeks a sense of authenticity but not necessarily reality. He has attended festivals across the country with his work, including the Cork International Film Festival. This year Arlen shot 'My Poor Boy' an offbeat drama with a stunning 80s vibe at its core. He also edited 'Remembered If Outlived', worked as the cinematographer on 'Eyes on Me' and served as the gaffer for 'The Lacey Way', 'Splinters' and 'Cage'.
