Independent Exposure

Independent Exposure

Independent Exposure - Copia Edition 2005

Catalog No. MC-365
Shorts Compilation, Mixed Genre
2005, 75 mins
DVD, Region:
TV System: NTSC

Label: Blackchair Collection

Joel S Bachar of Microcinema International started the "Independent Exposure" screening program in 1996. To celebrate the tenth season of this series, Bachar has curated a special program for Copia audiences. Tonight's screening features 18 short films and videos from around the globe. These works represent the unique diversity and creative spirit of emerging artists working in the short form. Bachar will be on-hand to introduce the screening and answer questions afterwards.

All films in a printable format

	Flip Film directed by Alfonso Alvarez USA, Animation, 1999, 16mm, B&W, Magnetic Stereo, 00:01:05 Made in collaboration with, Photographer Ellen Ugelstad. This trip through the urban landscape is a staccato peek at San Francisco from the inside of a bus. An animated flip book in the tradition of Biograph... more info
	Pictures in Ireland directed by Dave Johnston Ireland, Documentary, 1998, 16mm, Color, 00:06:00 The words of Ludwig Wittgenstein underscore images of Ireland. Music by Franz Schubert.... more info
	Fran's Fantastic Feasts directed by Sue McNally USA, Comedy / Satire, 1998, Video, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:04:00 A wonderful new cooking show from Seattle's own Sue McNally. ... more info
	Kunstbar directed by Steve Whitehouse Canada, Animation, 2002, Flash Animation, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:03:55 A thirsty man attempts to answer the question: "What would happen if you drank an Yves Tanguy?"... ... more info
	Whizeewhig directed by Chihcheng Peng USA, Experimental, 2002, digital video, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:03:00 A brisk jaunt around downtown San Francisco reveals a few new sights. What you see is what you get.... more info
	Childhood directed by Shizuko Tabata Japan, Experimental, 2001, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:02:30 Is the memory of your childhood a happy or sad one? Everything has gone to the past, but we can only look forward.... more info
	Harboring Wells directed by Norma V Toraya USA, Animation, 2004, DV, Color, other, 00:06:00 There is a sudden crash of a flying vehicle and two individuals end up landing in a lagoon of a green heavily natural landscape. It is quiet and the pair are alone, floating around in this small lagoon - unab... more info
	Dance Machine directed by John Benson and Ward Evans USA, Comedy / Satire, 2002, DV, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:05:40 A man pursues his dream of becoming the ultimate dance machine.... more info
	Unearthed directed by Christina Spangler USA, Animation, 2002, 16mm, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:08:00 After a blind struggle for life against a hungry ferret, an unearthed potato is given a wondrous glimpse into the visible world. Using its newfound sight, the curious tuber happens upon a discarded bag of po... more info
	Magic Trick, The directed by Scott Kravitz USA, Animation, 2002, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:02:30 Pick a card, any card!... more info
	Vision Test directed by Wes Kim USA, Documentary, 2002, DV, Color, 00:06:00 What begins as a routing eye exam turns into a troubling dramatization of attitudes towards minorities in the United States.... more info
	Counterfeit Film directed by Brett Simon USA, Animation, 2001, Mini DV, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:02:00 A look at money, movies, and reproduction.... more info
	Dive, The directed by Kia Simon USA, Music, 2003, DV, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:04:45 An impressionistic music video exploring love, loss, and transcendence into the afterlife. Hand painted frame by frame from live action video, “The Dive” brings to life the haunting sounds of San Francisco br... more info
	Vision Point directed by Stephen Arthur Canada, Animation, 1999, Still Photos, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:01:27 "Landscape pixilation" is used to express and abstract our direct relationship to the land of Western Canada in a powerfully surreal and visionay way. ... more info
	Madhouse directed by Kasumi USA, Music, 2001, 35mm, 16mm, DV, Color, other, 00:02:30 Pulsing, hypnotic visual samples and grooves are woven into a hallucinatory trip to the Madhouse.... more info
	Buena Vista Fight Club directed by Evan Mather USA, Animation, 2000, DV, Color, Magnetic Stereo, 00:02:00 The most exciting two minutes of your life will be spent watching this film!... more info
	Algorithmen directed by Bärbel Neubauer Germany, Animation, 1994, 35mm, Color, Optical Stereo, 00:03:17 Metamorphoses of colour and form which are painted , drawn and stamped on blank film directly and which are corresponding to rhythm and music. There were used self made stamps an leaves for stamping. ... more info
	Oedipus directed by Jason Wishnow USA, Animation, 2004, 35mm, Color, Dolby Digital, 00:08:30 The story of OEDIPUS, in 8 minutes, performed by fresh vegetables, in the tradition of BEN HUR. A sword and salad epic, featuring a Potato, a Tomato, Broccoli, Garlic, and Billy Dee Williams as the Bartend... more info