Archive for November, 2007
DN EP 064: What a Freegan Waste - Craig Rook
Whilst trying to squeeze in as many films as possible at the recent Filmstock festival, I managed to tear myself away from the screen and grab a few words with filmmaker Craig Rook, whose film What a Freegan Waste was screening as part of the Short Docs session.
The film takes an in-depth look at the [...]
What a Freegan Waste - Craig Rook
What a Freegan Waste (2006)
What is a Freegan? And why are so many of them popping up all over the place?
DN Festival: Filmstock 2007
The town of Luton in the UK is famous for lots of things; hat making, Vauxhall cars, David Arnold, Paul Young and now the Filmstock International Film Festival. Now in its 8th year, the festival’s passionate approach to Independent filmmaking has gained it a dedicated and ardent following.
This year’s gathering saw an 11 day period [...]
Filmstock #8
As a Lutonian and a devoted film fanatic, I rarely get excited about the choice of films I get to view in my hometown. However, once a year I get 11 days to get truly excited about, the Filmstock festival. For those of you that don’t know what Filmstock is…shame on you!
DN EP 063: Flight - Andrew S Allen
My guest today Andrew S. Allen draws inspiration for his work from his home town of Bethel, Alaska to combine new forms of expression with unique contemporary perspectives to create unforgettable experiences. He joins me to discuss his animation Flight, an exploration of man’s attempts to master the sky despite his destructive nature.
Flight Materials
Stills
Making [...]
Flight - Andrew S. Allen
Flight (2006)
Man’s innocent pursuit to reach the sky comes to a deadly end as he falls prey to his own destructive nature.
DN Festival: Doc/Fest 2007
One hundred and seventy six miles north of Soho, there’s a mystical place called Sheffield, where powerful people travel from afar on an annual basis to share their documentary knowledge, and parade the results of their efforts. And for every mile delegates have to travel, there is a film or session to see - [...]
DN EP 062: 24 Weeks, 3 Days - Luca Dipierro
I was turned on to the multi-faceted work of Luca Dipierro by Directors Notes’ favourite Brent Green a good six months ago and fate has plotted to keep us from getting together for some quality interview time until now. The bonus of that extended courting period being that it’s given me the chance to see [...]
24 Weeks, 3 Days - Luca Dipierro
24 Weeks, 3 Days (2007)
24 Weeks, 3 Days documents the making of John Grider’s mural of the same title. It is a film about art as method and work. About time and patience in work.
DN EP 061: Darkon - Andrew Neel and Luke Meyer
Today I’m joined by co-directors Andrew Neel and Luke Meyer to discuss their feature documentary Darkon, a look in to the community of weekend “warrior knights,” whose fantasy live action role-playing holds a mirror to the roles we create and maintain in everyday life.
Showlinks
Darkon
SeeThink
Darkon MySpace
Ovie Entertinment
The Darkon Wargaming Club
Quirked Around Article
Live Action Role-Playing Game [...]
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