Re: [Frameworks] abstraction and politics

While they probably wouldn't normally be considered political, some Stan Brakhage films are short, abstract works that can be seen, at least in part, as meditations on certain cultural histories. For examples: Unconscious London Strata, In Consideration of Pompeii, b Series (containing

Re: [Frameworks] abstraction and politics

Kelly, This is an interesting question, and it demands a complicated answer. First, I think it's important to note that abstraction is not an absolute but that there's a large gray area between abstraction and representation. I'd argue that many if not most experimental films inhabit that

Re: [Frameworks] abstraction and politics

Of course, Brakhage, and of course, 23rd Psalm Branch. I have also argued, for example in my liner notes for the Criterion DVD, that his work as a whole constitutes an argument against our object-oriented, commodified, static, consumerist culture. This to me is arguably a profounder

[Frameworks] Seeking Camera Recommendation

I'm looking to purchase my first (!) video camera and am certain I *do not* want a DSLR. I'd like to spend between $2K and $4K. I don't make films/documentaries that are 'traditional' in their style, ie: talking head, onscreen interviews, industrial, etc. My primary desire is for a camera in

Re: [Frameworks] Seeking Camera Recommendation

I'm looking to purchase my first (!) video camera and am certain I *do not* want a DSLR. I'd like to spend between $2K and $4K. The kids seem to be alright…. http://www.digitalbolex.com/guest-post-kurt-lancaster/ -Rob- Robert Houllahan Film Maker www.lunarfilms.com

[Frameworks] Johan Grimonprez Contact?

Hello Everyone, Does anybody have Johan Grimonprez's email address? There's one on his website, but I wasn't sure if that was the best way to contact him Thanks, -LJ -- ljfre...@gmail.com / 904.762.8300 ___ FrameWorks mailing list

[Frameworks] b/w prints new york

metropolis send their stuff out to technicolour though, don't they?   moiratierney.net vimeo.com/moiratierney From: Pip Chodorov framewo...@re-voir.com To: Experimental Film Discussion List frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com Sent: Wednesday, September 25,

Re: [Frameworks] b/w prints new york

There are no labs in NYC that do BW wet work in house. Your choices would be Colorlab, Cinefilm in Boston, and Cinema Arts in PA. Sadly there's no more Alpha Cine. If you want high quality scanning of your BW negative in NYC, Kinetta Archival is there (disclaimer -- I am one of the people

Re: [Frameworks] 35mm hand crank projector

Thanks Scott I will look into those while in Boston! Best, Phil Film | Photography | Cinematography | Performance | Visuals www.philippe-leonard.com On Sun, Oct 6, 2013 at 1:54 PM, Scott Dorsey klu...@panix.com wrote: I don't know what you're looking for specifically, but Cinelab is in

Re: [Frameworks] 35mm hand crank projector

Hi Ed! Although this seems like a really neat piece to start a project, I need something by the 20th in Boston and I can't pick up anywhere else. If you have any leads in the Boston area let me know, it would be greatly appreciated! Best, Phil Film | Photography | Cinematography | Performance

[Frameworks] Brand New Website

At your leisure, please check out my swell new website: www.maddancementalhealthfilmtrilogy.com Ken www.kenpaulrosenthal.com ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com