Studio Trailer

A showcase of the diverse projects undertaken throughout the Screen and Sensation studio. Films range from mumblecore genre explorations to the use of found footage and the home movie; from Tokusatsu (think Power Rangers) to political satire. Enjoy.

STUDIO PROMPT

How do we translate our motivations and inspiration into exciting and engaging screen experiences?

QUOTE

“Through a photograph you can make people believe anything. It’s not really the camera’s doing, it’s the person behind it. Figuring out ways to tell lies through the camera … it’s more interesting to show perhaps what you might never see.”

Cindy Sherman

DESCRIPTION

The central aim of this studio is to explore the process that guides what you want to produce for the screen and why. This motivation could be connected to an object, a location, a character, a message or simply an emotion. It provides direction and a common vision for the collaborative process. We will be on the lookout for the random connections and surprising revelations that breathe life into our creative endeavours.

There will be opportunities for both collaboration and individual work throughout the semester. Our method is to engage in an ongoing process of drafting and development. There will be multiple tasks, prompts and outcomes across the semester. This work is essentially practical but will be underpinned with theoretical and historical research and reflective writing. We will be creating a range of short experimental films throughout the semester.

If we can develop a deep understanding of our own original cinematic and artistic intentions, methods and practices we can be clear about who we are and where we are going as creatives in the film, tv, media and art industries.

AIMS OF THE STUDIO

To develop the core production competencies in both individual and collaborative contexts

To develop an understanding of the filmmaking process from story conception to edit

To explore the possibilities, constraints and challenges of short and experimental film aesthetics.

 

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