Experimental

Experimental cinema or avant-garde cinema is a mode of filmmaking that rigorously re-evaluates cinematic conventions and explores non-narrative forms and alternatives to traditional narratives or methods of working.

U.S. and foreign films

The English film title, original title, country of origin and production year are listed. Foreign-language films are subtitled in English.

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Pixie & Dust

Cynthia Pepper | United States | 2019 | 29:29 Pixie & Dust tells the story of two teenagers who are transformed by their adventures on a treasure hunt. As they set off in search of the mystery, they discover a transparent portal in the sky. Their journey takes them through five color worlds encountering wild… Read more »

The New Mother

The New Mother is a 12 minute short experimental drama which explores the delicate paradigm shift between an aging mother and her adult daughter who becomes her caregiver… We explore the stages of grief/acceptance/understanding/and new beginnings in this suspenseful psychological silent film.

Prologue

It could be Chernobyl, Chicago, or a dystopian near future; and it could be a world more wolf than lion, more hyena than either. “Prologue,” a video poem, based on an excerpt from book The Circus of Trust by Mark Tardi.

Tapes

Tapes is a short film that examines themes of solitude, surveillance and ego. Tapes stars OURMAN, a young man who can’t stop filming his every waking moment – he uses 8MM Tape and MiniDV to show the audience his therapy sessions, daily life, and relationships. His tape is damaged, with lines running through almost every… Read more »

The Dreaming City

The city of Saigon is caught dreaming. In the tradition of the city symphony genre, The Dreaming City is an experimental dance documentary that weaves together the beating rhythm and reality of Saigon with the dancers who give the city life.

The Hollow Moon

The moon is still. It has not moved in weeks. Nature has been corrupted as a result. One boy has an idea to bring the moon a gift, hoping to please it and put it back in motion. On his journey he learns about himself and others, and what it really means to exist. He… Read more »

Providence

A fool puppet leads a man from the busy streets of Manhattan, through a sunny cemetery, and into a mausoleum in which they dance.

Snow(e)scape

Screen Dance Music by Garreth Broke-“Flakes Unwatched and Improvised” Created & Performed by Carolyn Pampalone Rabbers January 13, 2019

The Quickening

The Quickening is a visual album spoken-word journey from the bottom of the sea all the way to the Pleiades Star Cluster. Featuring the poetry and performance of award-winning multi-hyphenate artist Rachel Kann, this is more than a film, it’s a ceremony.

Nothing to See

A visible girl in an invisible world.