Erez Sitzer

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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Finding the Decisive Moment in a Movie Scene

Building a scene–or a short video–around a dramatic action is a powerful technique. It works in travelogues, commercials, documentaries, music videos, and all other genres.

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Dancing with Dragons: a natural nature movie

In “Dancing with Dragons” filmmaker Erez Sitzer takes the natural approach to nature moviemaking. He allows his star—a dragonfly— to be what it is.

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“this is everything”: making time visible

Erez Sitzer’s “this is everything” takes us on a journey  from spring to summer in just over a minute. The movie not only allows us to see nature in a new way, but also the passage of time. As he did regarding another of his movies—I love you too—Erez responded to a few questions about…

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