Films

Bill Strobeck: Directorial Fundamentals

23 hours agoArts
You wouldn't have seen Bill Strobeck in a skate video, because he would have been the one behind the camera. But the chances are, if you've seen edits with Mark Gonzales, you've probably already seen his work and just not known it. There is a certain poetic warmth and emotion in...
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Joy Ride by Sandro Shot with Nikon D800

4 days agoArts
Nikon is no stranger to utilizing the short film medium to showcase the video capabilities of their latest pieces of ingenuity. For the D4, they enlisted visual storyteller Corey Rich for "Why." This time around they've called upon single name photographer/filmmaker Sandro to...
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Strathmore: Paper from GFSmith

1 week agoArts
Independent British paper company GFSmith is known across the globe for its worldwide distribution of premium print and design materials. Working closely with several world-renowned mills, the company uses innovative techniques to produce some of the most uniquely colored and...
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Takashi Murakami Discusses ‘Jellyfish Eyes’ Monster Film

1 week agoArts
Having already conquered an art world that has seen his anime-inspired characters embraced by the masses and his blissed-out flowers sprouted from the walls of the biggest collectors in the world, Takashi Murakami is now setting his sights on the the silver screen. With...
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Skin: A Film by Ryan Hope

1 week agoArts
Directed by Ryan Hope, Skin is a dark, stylish examination of tattoo culture as high art and a film that tests the boundaries of the medium and the human body. The film features contributions from notable artists such as Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Raymond Pettibon, in...
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Mackenzie Sheppard “Yoshi’s Blend” Short Film

2 weeks agoArts
Filmmaker Mackenzie Sheppard has carved a niche for himself over the past few years with his artfully crafted documentaries, commercials and short films. The latest vignette from the Japan-born Vancouver transplant features coffee connoisseur Yoshi Masuda. Titled "Yoshi's...
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CASSETTE: A Documentary Film about the Cassette Tape

2 weeks agoArts
A few months ago, the term "cassette tape" was taken out of the Oxford English Dictionary. As recorded sound continues its love affair with the downloadable, ethereal digital file, the tangible artifact is quickly becoming a thing of the past. CASSETTE: A Documentary Film about...
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Commonwealth Projects: Hedi Slimane “California Song” Video

2 weeks agoArts
Production company Commonwealth Projects presents a video documentation of Hedi Slimane's "California Song" installation at MOCA’s Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, California. Although known for his influential fashion design, the French contemporary is held in high...
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The Work: Tonight, The Streets Were Dark

2 weeks agoArts
Detroit's The Work was commissioned by designer Dr. Romanelli and his ever-expanding outlet to create a unique set of aesthetics, highlighting custom pieces that were manufactured for Revive. The nature of the short film equates to an uncharacteristically different approach to...
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Bluesville: A Story

3 weeks agoArts
Jakarta's Bluesville has made a name for itself with beautifully handcrafted garments and natural dyes. The brand makes use of a local artisan and the rich Indonesian soil in order to produce some of the highest-quality handmade shirts, pants and accessories around. Taking...
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PressPlayPause Documentary Film

January 12, 2012Arts
Does democratized culture mean better art, film, music and literature, or is true talent instead flooded and drowned in the vast digital ocean of mass culture? That is the question addressed by PressPausePlay, a documentary film containing interviews with some of the world’s...
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Corey Rich: “WHY” Video by Nikon D4

January 9, 2012Arts
Filmed exclusively with the Nikon D4, filmmaker Corey Rich offers a stunning short titled "WHY" which explores individuals pushing themselves to their limits. Profiles include luminaries in the world of biking, kayaking and free climbing, with matching visuals that show off the...
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POST NEW: Collage Culture by Aaron Rose

January 9, 2012Arts
Aaron Rose has played a pivotal role influencing and encouraging many of the leading names in the art world. His latest project, a book entitled Collage Culture excites the eye and makes for a compelling publication for those with the ability to think outside of the box....
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Lost in Tokyo by Mark Bramley

January 6, 2012Arts
With two days to kill in Tokyo, photographer/filmmaker Mark Bramley took to the illuminated and expansive city streets for the short film, "Lost in Tokyo." Shot completely on the Canon 5D MkII, the footage reveals mesmerizing time-lapse footage of a city that seems to truly...
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Muuto – Finding Home

January 5, 2012Arts
Through this undeniably unique portrayal of Danish design firm Muuto's latest collection of furniture, they present an accommodating short film, which only further entices due to forward-thinking level of creativity. Such consistent individuality should be expected from the...
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