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Microcinema presents “Independent Exposure September 2002 Edition.”
This 64 minutes compilation of short films from around the world is contemplative and political in an understated way. “Summer Vacation” by Mark O'Connell of Seattle, and “Untitled” by Brett Simon all have subtle political agendas, dealing with 9/11.
“Flee” by Quebecoise Tamara Taddeo is a compelling, poetic, and beautifully- shot expose on the human condition. The metaphoric “Postcard to Oz” by professor Richard Koenig is about longing, duplicity, and loss: wish you were here.
“Observatory” by Ryan O'Connor of Australia is a funny, kind of hip, understated commentary on Humanity. “Vision Test” by returning Independent Exposure filmmaker Wes Kim (Profiles in Science) has a slight political agenda which is appropriate for September 2002.
The compilation is rounded out with a music video called “Twirl Girl” by Trisha van Heusen and two striking pieces: Richard Wilson's Blues, an eccentric film which is beyond description - but has a nice literary element to it and is strongly thought provoking; and “Icarus of Pittsburg” by Kirk Hostetter and Evan Mather –
an exploration of human identity with a hint of underlying patriotism in the subject matter -football - which is appropriate for autumn.
All films in a printable format
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Transfixed
directed by Jason Britski
Canada,
Experimental,
2001,
16mm,
Color,
Optical Monaural,
00:01:48
A meditative film that celebrates the beauty found within the small details of existence.
“Transfixed evokes the boundless joy of the vicarious unlimited experience of childhood, while at the same time r... more info
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My Summer Vacation
directed by Mark O'Connell
USA,
Drama,
2002,
Digital,
Color,
00:03:00
Just like any other summer vacation.... more info
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Untitled
directed by Brett Simon
USA,
Experimental,
2002,
mini-DV,
Color,
Magnetic Stereo,
00:03:00
A video lullaby I made for myself on September 11th.... more info
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Postcard to Oz
directed by Richard Koenig
USA,
Experimental,
2001,
DV,
Color,
00:03:00
Built around that oft-heard postcard cliché, "wish you were here," this digital video is about longing, duplicity, and loss.... more info
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Flee
directed by Tamara Taddeo
Canada,
Drama,
2001,
16mm,
B&W,
00:04:55
A film on how pathetically we keep people away from us in the name of pride. ... more info
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Observatory
directed by Ryan O'Connor
Australia,
Comedy / Satire,
2002,
16mm,
Color,
Magnetic Stereo,
00:04:05
Humans bring fish-like characteristics and mannerisms to their behavioural patterns in this piece about watching and being watched.... more info
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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
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Twirl Girl
directed by Trish Van Huesen
USA,
Experimental,
0,
Super-8,
Color,
00:04:19
A study of circular motion incorporating hand processing with animation, rotoscoping, and borrowed footage.... more info
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Transit Man
directed by Kyle Hurley
USA,
Documentary,
0,
16mm,
Color,
00:05:30
A trip to San Francisco, a phone call, and a moped.... more info
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Talking Richard Wilson Blues
directed by Nicholas Twemlow
USA,
Drama,
0,
16mm,
Color,
00:08:40
Based on a poem by Denis Johnson and broadcasting endlessly from the Max Security Laundry above the world on the seventh level, the radio transmission of Richard Wilson’s life. Wilson’s punishment for mur... more info
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Teeth
directed by Ian Kibbey
USA,
Documentary,
2002,
DV,
00:03:00
The story of a boy's separation from himself at the hands of the medical industrial
complex.
... more info
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Tales on the Marshes
directed by Mikhail Jeleznikov
Russian Federation,
Documentary,
0,
DV, Archival,
00:05:00
A video essay to the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg. The history of St. Petersburg, and the USSR, as if interpreted by a child.... more info
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Icarus of Pittsburgh
directed by Kirk Hostetter and Evan Mather
USA,
Documentary,
2002,
DV,
Color,
Magnetic Stereo,
00:10:00
Archie McNally is known as the greatest Pittsburgh Steelers fan ever because of his daring exploits during the 1979 AFC Championship game when - using a suit of his own construction - he attempted to fly to h... more info
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