If he thought this was such a terrible place why did he subscribe? ''Still, as a new filmmaker who draws inspiration from the traditions of experimental and independent film, I figured I'd sign up. I figured it couldn't be that bad, that I could surely draw inspiration from artists with a lifetime of experience, and that it could enrich my practice and inspire me.''
2015-09-25 15:07 GMT-04:00 Francisco Torres <[email protected]>: > ''I was warned. I've heard from many sources, i.e. young experimental > filmmakers, that this listserv was a space of negativity, where people were > shamed and attacked over the most innocuous things.'' > > > > > 2015-09-25 3:09 GMT-04:00 Lara Hannawi <[email protected]>: > >> To Sasha: thanks for sharing your opinion >> To Jona, even though already hastily unsubscribed: this list is >> democratic: people from the real world (:where negativity exists, yes) >> express their opinion too. it's not the disney world listserve. >> >> now to plug 'art from language': my new handmade book on the murder of >> walter scott by a cop, told through the voices of 50 nytimes reader >> comments. ha. >> http://ravenmeetsdove.com/Who-Will-Police-the-Police >> >> ------------------------------ >> Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:27:55 -0600 >> From: [email protected] >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Frameworks] NEW DIRECTOR NEEDED for Millennium Film Workshop >> >> Wow. I've been on this listserv for less than two hours, and I'm already >> receiving emails comprised of snarky infighting and character assassination. >> >> Honestly, it's my fault. I was warned. I've heard from many sources, i.e. >> young experimental filmmakers, that this listserv was a space of >> negativity, where people were shamed and attacked over the most innocuous >> things. >> >> Still, as a new filmmaker who draws inspiration from the traditions of >> experimental and independent film, I figured I'd sign up. I figured it >> couldn't be that bad, that I could surely draw inspiration from artists >> with a lifetime of experience, and that it could enrich my practice and >> inspire me >> >> But, well, no. They were right, I was wrong. >> >> And I'm not trying to clog my inbox with old grudges and hostility. >> >> The writer Ben Marcus said: "Anyone who believes that you can make art >> from language is part of a small, nearly-vanishing community, and we should >> all form a wedge and march on the enemy." >> >> I think the basic sentiment applies to experimental film as well. >> >> You should all maybe give this some thought. >> >> Best, >> >> [unsubscribed] >> >> On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 11:16 PM, Sasha Janerus <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Ah! Millennium Film Workshop! A vibrant arts organization! Though a while >> back Kent Jones referred to it on a podcast as--and I quote--"a place that >> no longer exists." It's like Brigadoon or something! >> >> As far as I know, MFW board elections are a couple years overdue. The >> present board was elected as part of an effort to restore democratic member >> control of MFW, which has always been mandated by the bylaws. So I'm not >> sure they have the legal authority to hire anybody. It is they who need to >> be replaced. >> >> As a side note: I've heard Peter Kingsbury got the thirty grand he was >> after for doing fuck all. True? Regardless, applicants are advised that >> there is doubtless very little left to grift. And, if I know Lili, she'll >> want her cut of whatever's left in the cushions. >> >> On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 7:19 PM, Lili White <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hello experimental Film World! Millennium Film Workshop >> http://millenniumfilm.org/ >> is looking for a NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to take us into our 50th Year. >> PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD AROUND! >> We welcome queries from any competent person who would be responsible for >> the successful leadership and management of the organization according to >> its incorporating purpose, and the strategic direction set by its Board of >> Directors and Members. This involves the planning and management of >> MILLENNIUM's organizational, programming services, its finances, human >> resources, and community relations. We ask that the candidate have a degree >> in a related field and prefer some management experience in an arts, non >> profit, or educational organization and that they have a knowledge and >> understanding of Experimental cinema history and practice. >> MFW statement of purpose (1967) - "To offer the non-commercial film >> artist -of whatever experience, or proven degree of proficiency, and >> without interference in either film-subject or style -the use without cost, >> or at minimal cost, of the tools of filmmaking, instruction in filmmaking, >> and a means of contacting others of like creative interest." >> >> PLEASE CONTACT the MFW BOARD's secretary, Lili White, for further >> information: [email protected] >> >> _______________________________________________ >> FrameWorks mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> FrameWorks mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ FrameWorks mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks >> >> _______________________________________________ >> FrameWorks mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks >> >> >
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