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David Thorburn, a renowned scholar and professor at MIT, delivers captivating lectures on the intricate world of film experience. Drawing on his deep understanding of film theory, history, and culture, Thorburn expertly unpacks the multifaceted dimensions of film, delving into its visual, auditory, narrative, and emotional aspects. His lectures are enriched with thought-provoking insights and analyses, as he skillfully navigates through the complexities of cinema, exploring its power to engage, challenge, and shape our perceptions. With a keen eye for detail and a profound appreciation for the art of filmmaking, Thorburn's lectures are not only intellectually stimulating but also deeply engaging, igniting a passion for the cinematic medium in his students and leaving a lasting impression on their understanding of film experience.
This is a series of 28 video essays about film form, film editing, and cinematography created by Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou between 2014 and 2016. Each essay explores one particular topic, often a single creator, with many organised around a scene that illustrates the idea.
An esteemed online resource cherished by film enthusiasts, scholars, and filmmakers alike for its comprehensive and insightful exploration of the cinematic world. This website stands out for its meticulously curated content that spans behind-the-scenes looks, in-depth analyses, interviews with industry insiders, and rare archival material that offers an unparalleled glimpse into the art and craft of filmmaking. It serves not only as an educational tool but also as a source of inspiration, showcasing the intricacies of storytelling, directing, acting, and cinematography.
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From shooting on film, to projecting on film, it's all about keeping this beautiful medium alive....here are some of our friends doing the same thing:
Straight 8 is an independent filmmaking event founded in 1999 and based in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the medium and editing style used to create the short films. Participants use Super 8mm film, shooting and editing in-camera ("straight") on a single Super 8 cartridge. Each year, filmmakers are invited to submit entries for the event. The competition is open to filmmakers from around the world. Films may be of any topic or theme, and filmmakers produce a separated soundtrack to accompany the film. Films may be a maximum of three minutes and twenty seconds, a limitation of the Super 8 medium. Straight 8 judges evaluate the entries and the winners are screened at film events including the Raindance Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival.
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Jason Shulman’s Photographs of Films series are whole movies captured in a single exposure. They were first shown in 2016 to critical acclaim. Available until now only as limited edition fine art prints from Cob Gallery, Jason has now announced a selection of the photographs from previous exhibitions are also available as high quality posters here.
Established in 1992 by a group of footloose Viennese students, the Lomographic Society International is photography’s wild child. Fuelled by fiery passion and burning curiosity, they blasted off a free-spirited movement when they stumbled across the Lomo LC-A — the most popular Russian camera of the 1980s, now famed for its quirky aesthetic. They wasted no time at all and created Ten Golden Rules, and they’ve dutifully followed them ever since. They are committed to analogue, experimental and creative photography and have a full film range that covers the 35mm, 120 and 110 formats and includes color negative, slide, redscale and black & white.
