Experimental

Experimental Travelogue Captures Inner and Outer Journeys

Artists often talk about starting with a precise vision of the finished work, or at least the intent of the work. But sometimes serendipity plays the key role as we see in Giordano Cagnin’s  “Opening the Door.” In the interview (below) Giordano, who lives and works in Rome, reveals how several events led him to create…

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One-man-band Moviemaker

A Hollywood film crew typically employs scores of professionals handling such such tasks as directing, lighting, makeup, costumes, communications, set construction, continuity, and crowd control. Even a small-scale production of a 30-second commercial might involve dozens of people. But there is an alternative exemplified by Chilean-born Claudinho Andres, a self-described one-man-band moviemaker. As he explains in the interview (below),…

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Film Poem Reimagined

Japanese-based filmmaker Erez Sitzer calls “Make ’n It Up” a film poem.  The genre dates back to avant-garde films that appeared after World War II. But Sitzer, who is building a reputation for innovative moviemaking, breathes new life into the film poem form. While telling a story that is at turns emotionally dark and light, he plays with a…

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The Man Behind the Filmbreaker Movement

Jason van Genderen is a digital storyteller based in Sydney Australia. His production company Treehouse Creative helped brands such as Sony, Nokia, Nikon and Apple Australia tell their stories. In addition, Jason’s short movies have won awards at major festivals including Tropfest NY + Sydney and Sundance London. After shooting his first smartphone video in…

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Featuring drones in a digital Christmas greeting

In addition to making possible affordable aerial cinematography, drones are now taking starring roles in front of the camera.

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The Mirrored Selfie: “Here’s Looking at You”

Artist Paul Taylor uses a mirrored costume–a “selfiesurt”–to explore human interaction in the digital era.

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