posted on 02.02.10 Typeface by Kartemquin Films

The film Typeface focuses on a rural Midwestern museum and print shop where international artists meet retired craftsmen and together navigate the convergence of modern design and traditional technique.

The first screenings start today in Chicago…

Kartemquin Films

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posted on 22.12.09 Wizard Smoke

Wizard Smoke from Salazar on Vimeo.

Cool skate vid from the 4 man collective Salazar Films. Salazar was founded in 2008 by Jesse Savath, Bienviendo Cruz, Jeff Petry, and Nathan Drillot as a motion picture collective focusing on music videos and narrative films. All four had been working separately inside the industry in various disciplines. Recognizing natural shared instincts and aesthetics the decision was made to stop competing against each other and join forces as a collective.

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posted on 20.12.09 Keith Loutit

We posted one of his films before but when I came across one of his latest and in my opinion his best, Bathtub V, I decided he needed some more attention. Sydney based photographer Keith Loutit has foud a unique niche in the film/photography world. Combining a variety of techniques mainly “Tilt Shift” photography, he turns massive mise-en-scène into the looks of a model set or miniature world

Bathtub V

Music:
“WITH THIS SHIP” [Mister Speed Remix]
Composed by K. Schroeder/W. De Backer
Performed by The BASICs

Hulkamania

Music:
“HIP SQUARE DANCE”
Composed by J Clinton/C Doyle/D Tetau
Performed by The Wolverines

Mardi Gras

Music:
“Throwing Shadows At The Wall”
by Shawn Lee

See More at His site: keithloutit.com

Or Watch all his videos on Vimeo: Keith Loutit

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posted on 02.12.09 Home, this is where we live.

Recently came across this incredibly beautiful and haunting documentary about our planet, it’s ecosystems, and the very real terror we have brought to Earth’s delicate balance. You can watch Yann Anthus-Bertrand’s acclaimed film Home for free in HD on YouTube. The film will show you the natural beauty of Earth and the very real effects of how overpopulation is choking out life in ever corner of the world that you and I have not or may never see with our own eyes. I could go on and on with my thoughts about the ugly truth this film presents but I’ll leave you with this one thought. How can you change your daily life to reduce your consumption of our finite resources and impact on our island called Earth? Would you walk, bike or take public transportation instead of driving your car to work? Would you bring your own coffee mug when hitting grabbing that much needed jolt (while walking to work?) Small changes in your daily habits can have lasting impacts.

The amazing cinematography was compiled over 18 months and edited down from 544 hours of film. The all HD footage was captured from above with a helicopter mounted Cineflex camera, just like the one pictured below that was used to film the epic Travis Rice snowboard film That’s It, That’s All.

Info and Pics Via Wikipedia and Aeriel Film Works

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posted on 29.06.09 RIP: A Remix Manifesto Documentary

With all the love we give mixtapes and remixes, you could understand how excited we got when we stumbled upon web activist and filmmaker Brett Gaylor’s new documentary RIP: A Remix Manifesto. Andrew Kimmell and I watched this the other night and it is straight up awesome to watch. The basis of the argument is plotted around mash-up king “Girl Talk” and the copyrights he is breaking while creating his ‘art.’ Expect to learn about the fucked up laws that are in place in America, who is trying to stop it, and why you should care. You can download the movie directly from the RIP website under my favorite payment method…PAY WHAT YOU WANT! ($0 to $1000, you decide.) I see this popping up more and more these days, props to Radiohead for pathing the way for independent musicians, filmmakers and artists alike! Click Below..

Extra Credit:

Check out Brett’s long term project, Open Source Cinema.org where you can download and remix the film yourself to share with the world.

Also check out video mash up legends Eclectic Method’s website for hours of video bliss. Must see’s include the Ari Gold “Fuck” remix, the Tarantino Mixtape and Long Live The King Mixtape…

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posted on 22.06.09 Richard McGuire Animations

Here are two very simplistic animations I found from artist Richard McGuire who was one of the graphic designers that collaborated on the very cool, under-the-radar film: “Fears of the Dark.” In addition to his animation work, Richard is the founder and bass player of the band Liquid Liquid. He is a regularly contributing artist to the The New Yorker magazine, has created comics, and written/illustrated children’s books.

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posted on 30.04.09 Winnebago Man

In celebration of the 20th anniversary, we give you the Winnebago Man! If you’re at work, put on your headphones. If the kids are around, earmuff those little punks. And if you are as intrigued by this mans behavior as we are, know you are not alone. Director

Ben Steinbauer recently made a film about the real legend behind the cursing cruiser salesman Jack Rebney in the duly titled, Winnebago Man. Check out the video that started it all, then go see the documentary to find out what is really going within this mans fragile psychosis.

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posted on 14.04.09

This Indie Animation film was only released in a few theaters but the art direction alone makes it worth renting. Looks so tasty I want to play it on a flat screen all day as a piece of art.

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posted on 28.12.08

Waltz With Bashir

One night at a bar, an old friend tells director Ari about a recurring nightmare in which he is chased by 26 vicious dogs. Every night the same number of beasts. The two men conclude that there is a connection between the dream and their Israeli Army mission in the first Lebanon War of the early eighties. Ari is surprised he can’t remember a thing anymore about that period of his life. Intrigued by this riddle, he decides to meet and interview old friends and comrades around the world. He needs to discover the truth about that time and about himself. As Ari delves deeper and deeper into the mystery, his memory begins to creep up in surreal images.

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Waltz With Bashir

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