11-11-11: A Triptych of Films Presented by Christopher Boots, Directed by John Tsiavis.Coinciding with its 11th anniversary, Christopher Boots presents 11-11-11—a triptych of films honouring the mythology of storytelling through the moving image. Conceived in collaboration with renowned cinematographer John Tsiavis, and...
2020: A Spa Odyssey in Caracas, Venezuela by Atelier Caracas.Beige interiors, natural finishes, and a constant connection back to nature. These are some of the features that define the world of wellness retreats. A world designed to be sensitive and soothing rather than ignite conversation. However,...
A Social Distance: A Touching, Crowd-Sourced Short Film by Ivan Cash & Jacob Jonas.American filmmaker Ivan Cash and Jacob Jonas collective have enlisted the help of people hailing from more than 30 countries most impacted by COVID-19. The result reveals a breadth of perspectives, "from a 93-year old Malayan grandmother...
Highlights From the 56th Venice Art Biennale 2015.The Venice Biennale has for over a century been one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world. Ever since its foundation in 1895, it has been in the avant-garde, promoting new artistic trends and organising international...
Video // In Praise Of Chairs by Tony Zhou.We all know that production design can make or break a film. In this video, film essayist Tony Zhou zeroes in on the importance of one particular set piece - the chair. He shows us how a single seat can set a scene, embody a character's...
Light Painting Animation of a Skateboarding Skeleton by Darren Pearson.Los Angeles-based filmmaker and light painting artist, Darren Pearson has created this mind-bending stop motion short film that follows the adventures of an illuminated skateboarding skeleton. The one-minute video contains over 700...
Video // The Great Gatsby — Visual Effects Before & After.Chris Godfrey, VX supervisor on The Great Gatsby, released this before and after reel which reveals how the scenes from 1920s were digitally...
Can a House Be a Character?You may recall my interview with the lovely and talented ladies of Arent & Pyke a little while ago? Remember the one where I banged on about how much I love them, and how proud I was that they were my friends? Yes, that one. So, it was...
