| The Films Within Independent Exposure - Summer 2005 Edition | |||
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Text Field
directed by Jake Messenger and Chirstinn Whyte United Kingdom, Animation, 2002, DV, B&W, Magnetic Stereo, 00:01:00 A single continuous take of improvised movement, translated into an ascii-based animation, with a soundtrack generated by a computer read-out of the sequence's final frame.... more info | ||
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Selah: A Psalm
directed by Zack Bent USA, Experimental, 2003, 16mm, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:06:00 Selah: A Psalm is a loose, metaphoric video narrative that follows the emotional and spiritual structure often seen in the Davidic Psalms.... more info | ||
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Ten Seconds
directed by Tim Clague United Kingdom, Comedy / Satire, 2004, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:02:13 A Two Minute comedy film that blends the art direction of a silent era short with modern day, multi-layered, compositing techniques. As our 'hero from another era' discovers his miraculous gift we go on a journey of discovery with him to find the best use of his new powers. But will he find it to be a blessing or a curse.... more info | ||
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Stretched Too Thin
directed by Varda Hardy USA, Comedy / Satire, 2004, DV, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:01:00 What this man was will to do to get in shape got him “out of shape.”... more info | ||
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Overachiever
directed by Varda Hardy USA, Comedy / Satire, 2004, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:01:00 For an out of shape woman, physical training becomes too much of a good thing, when her trainers’ blind passion for boxing gets the best of her.... more info | ||
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100% Perfect Girl
directed by Gregory Bourdeau USA, Narrative, 2004, 16mm, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:15:00 An Essence. A purity of soul. An intangible connection. Such are the experiences of a man when he notices an exchanting woman while out for a walk in Portland, Or. As he passes her on the street, the man discovers that she is The 100% Perfect Girl. Lacking any definition for his feelings, he only knows that it's not her face, her clothes or her personality that mesmerize him. It goes much deeper as he connects with the core of her spirit. Based on the short story by Haruki Murakami, The 100% Perfect Girl explores the realm of the heart and soul in a man's imagination as he struggles to understand his emotions and attempts to speak to her. When it comes to love, the universal sentiments o... more info | ||
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Magic Hostess: The Electric Can Opener
directed by Rob Tyler USA, Experimental, 2004, DV, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:03:51 an insightful look into one of the most powerful and commanding kitchen appliances ever designed. the magic hostess is a highly stylized portrait of domesticated technology.... more info | ||
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French Fries
directed by Ellen Lake USA, Documentary, 2003, Super 8 & DV, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:03:00 A close-up of LA filmmaker, Rebecca Baron’s French Fry collection, individual fries, gathered while on a film shoot in 1998-1999, sealed in ziploc bags, and now in various states of decay. ... more info | ||
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Hot Dog Man: A Case Study
directed by Jim Haverkamp and Joyce Ventimiglia USA, Comedy / Satire, 2003, super 8, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:05:45 One day a statue of a giant hot dog appeared in downtown Durham, NC, and now all people want to do it talk about it.... more info | ||
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Sex and Coffee
directed by Lee Isaac Chung USA, Narrative, 2004, DV, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:13:00 It's time for Yohei and Nelly to say goodbye. After a year together, their relationship boils down to this; in one hour, Charlie will come to take Yohei to the airport. Yohei wants sex, but Nelly has other plans. Before Charlie rings the bell, will either get what they want?... more info | ||
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Stopping Circle
directed by Shizuko Tabata Japan, Animation, 2005, Video, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:02:00 The theme of this work is "one standard". When an object to compare changes, the meaning of itself is changing, too. I tried to express that by using the person's body.... more info | ||
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Winner Takes All
directed by Helen Grace United Kingdom, Comedy / Satire, 2004, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:06:00 A Narrator rhymes and raps the tale of a cocky Stranger who enters a dangerous bar and attempts to win a pot of money. Distracted by the attention of a beautiful woman, he gets the challenge wrong, with shocking but hilarious consequences. Winner Takes All is based on an old joke told in a new way.... more info | ||