Monday 27 December 2010

Music Doc


Vincent Moon makes documentaries about musicians.

His abundance of work describes the link between music and culture.
View his website for more lovely films: http://www.vincentmoon.com

This documentary follows a "teen" band in Canada called The Luyas.

The spontaneity of the group works wonderfully with Vincent's curious hand-held camera work and creates some beautiful imagery as well as a nice little "video album".

Kudos to the drummer who seems extremely talented!


Thursday 26 August 2010

Now For A Feature

The Windmill Movie Official Trailer from Alexander Olch on Vimeo.

A portrait of filmmaker, Richard P. Rogers.

This is just the trailer, so your challenge is to find the full 80min film.

This feature length doc pieces together Mr Rogers attempted autobiography after he died in 2001 leaving behind 200 hours of raw film footage of his life.

Fortunately for Alexander Olch (who waded through the footage to find the bits which make this documentary as lovely as it is), Rogers has recorded some beautiful imagery, some of which has been acted out by Richard Rogers close (and famous) friends to give the Doc a very un-formulaic, non realist structure.

www.windmillmovie.com

Tuesday 24 August 2010

Photographer JR



Particularly like the way these portraits have been exhibited.

A film created by the french photographer JR...the above video is just the trailer and the one below is a nice film about how they used the photographs.

His website has a lot of other work on it too and its all beautiful. Maybe you should have a look?

The intro to the trailer may be slightly cheesy but we'll let him off 'cos he's good.


JR / Exposition Paris 2009 - Ile Saint Louis
Uploaded by JR. - Watch original web videos.

Sunday 30 May 2010

David Lynch Interview Project


This young lady is called Jenny Brown.

Her interview with Austin Lynch is part of a series of short documentaries called the Interview Project started by David Lynch

The project consisted of a small team taking a road trip round America with the intention to interview the people they met along the way.

Each person sits and tells us a bit about their life and although it all sounds rather dull I recommend you at least watch this one with Jenny, because it's surprisingly interesting. Mainly because she's so sweet!

Episode 109 Jenny Brown

I love how she exits the room at the end to put on some Roy Orbison.

If you find another good one, maybe let me know or something? I don't know.

Saturday 29 May 2010

A Man on a Mission

LOVE LIFE: The Tale of Steve Fugate from Erin Henning on Vimeo.

Please meet this very nice man in Love Life: The Tale of Steve Fugate. by Erin Henning.

He is basically Flanders from the simpsons but much less annoying and cooler.

Steve has walked a massive distance and has a lot of love.

This little portrait of his life has been put together in a very effecting way, with some lovely wide images.

you will probably want to hug him at the end.

Tuesday 11 May 2010

Dizzy new hights

UP THERE from Jon on Vimeo.

I was only saying the other day how much it pleases me to see old painted advertisements on the side of buildings...worn and wonderful.

So you can imagine my delight when I found this Documentary called Up There Directed, Edited and Photographed by Malcolm Murray.

It tells the tales of those who scale the towering buildings of new york, to paint them in adverts.

What an amazing job to have!

Some lovely camera work, and a nice little time lapse at the end which shows just how talented these people are.

Lets go to new york soon?

Monday 10 May 2010

Please meet Pat

Pat - A Documentary Short from Nathaniel Hansen on Vimeo.

Pat was introduced to us by Nathaniel Hansen.

And what a lovely lady she is!

Nathaniel says on his Vimeo page (here you go - http://vimeo.com/salmonrun) that he had walked past Pat's shop hundreds of times and always wondered what her story was.

I'm very glad he decided to ask, as she passes some good wisdom.

He has helped tell her little tale in a really nice way, with his use of the camera and choice of content.

He has more on his Vimeo if you fancy a look?

Sunday 9 May 2010

One for all the family

Billykirk from The Scout on Vimeo.

A sweet and simple Documentary by "The Scout" entitled Billykirk.

One to watch if you fancy putting your feet up with a larvly cup-a-tea.

No interest in craftsmanship required, just enjoy the excellent photography.

Although in a wonderfully subtle way it does make you slightly intrigued as to what they are doing.

Lots of good blues music too.

...and if you do enjoy craftsmanship, then even better.

Thursday 6 May 2010

A "Must See"

This is Lift by Marc Isaacs.

Has a beautiful aesthetic and tone which sets the situation up in a really alien way.

A bit of a cultural experience with a difference.

I can almost guarantee you will find at least one person, within this film, that you enjoy.

I think Morris is my favourite

Wednesday 5 May 2010

The Archive

The Archive from Sean Dunne on Vimeo.

This is one cool fella.

I found this on Vimeo, Directed by Sean Dunne and Photography by Ed David. (Visit their website for more lovely little stories...http://veryapeproductions.com/)

A surprisingly touching documentary.

Absolutley love how modest this man is, as well as his genuine, massive dedication to music.

I didn't think it was possible to envy someone and sympathize with them at the same time!

Also...lots of really nice cinematography to get your eyes in to too.

When I earn lots of money I will buy his archive. Don't worry.

Tuesday 4 May 2010

Good and Gritty

Superheroes from Niall O'Brien on Vimeo.



Ah, these people are so good!

This is Niall O'Brien's film "Superheroes"

Niall O'Brien is a filmmaker and photographer from Ireland.

His work is wonderfully gritty and captivating...check his website - http://www.niallobrien.co.uk/

It gives a very intriging insight into someone's everyday life. Simplistic and rich. Its cool.

The films asthetic is a perfect match for the subject, and looks awesome.

One day I want to be a Punk

Monday 3 May 2010

Enjoying Documentaries In May

I'd like to share with you some interesting people....
I think most people enjoy listening and watching someone, a little bit different from themselves, relaying a personal fact or story. Whether it be the girl on BBC 3's " Hotter Than My Daughter" or Michael Jackson.

This Documentary is nice. Worth a watch if you have a spare 10mins.
I failed at uploading the video so try this link to view it.

Beautifully shot using 16mm film.

I'll dig some more up for future posts...

Saturday 1 May 2010

Start

Now in the second year of my degree, I think its about time I became a blogger.

This picture was taken on the shoot of a film we made last year - the days when we were so amatuer, music rights were not necessary and we could use the "Pink Elephants on Parade" song from Dumbo as our complete soundtrack. Probably the best part of the film. It was bad.