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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Dyscrasia

Jac Kessler | United States | 2017 | 22:49 Facebook | Twitter Dyscrasia is a psychological thriller/horror that explores the mind of a young woman as she undergoes a traumatic event after leaving a commedia dell’arte performance. Cast Bridget Murray Taylor Watkins Sean Orlosky Barry McMullen Beau Thompson Jac Kessle Writer Jac Kessler Producer R…. Read more »

Connections

Nikhil Ghodke | United States | 2017 | 9:00 The film is a visual comparative study between East and West by way of juxtaposing similar subject matter. Producer Nikhil Ghodke

The Streets

Kelly Conlin | Canada | 2017 | 5:44 Website | Twitter A short experimental film examining the arteries of society. Filmed over six years throughout Canada, the United States and the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, The Streets is an auditory and visceral study into the pathways that divide and define our communities. Producer… Read more »

Natural Romance

Murray Robinson | Canada | 2017 | 3:05 Moments last only for a brief period. The camera at hand is the true way to preserve these passing memories. A couple and their dog hike through a trail only to capture the feelings that they truly express. Cast Murray Robinson Terri-Lynn Wright Nugget Producer Murray Robinson… Read more »

A Theory of Colours

Peter Jonas | Germany | 2017| 1:23:36 German with English Subtitles Expressionistic feature film about competing theories of colours. Some of the dialogues are composed of excerpts from Goethe’s theory of colours, prose, and lyrics. Other parts relate to Newton’s writings, in particular, to extracts from his theological and alchemical works. The protagonists/antagonists (John /… Read more »

The Pleasures of the Glove

Duane Michals | United States | 2016 | 6:00 Obsession turns dreams into nightmares as a fetish haunts a young man’s desires. Cast Maya Swann Vitale Writer Duane Michals Producer Duane Michals Josiah Cuneo

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Cosmic Fire

Thomas Wiewandt | United States | 2016 | 28:19 A mesmerizing experience in the aesthetics of fire, filmed in slow-motion and enhanced by a blend of chant with exotic musical flavors from the Indian Subcontinent and beyond. This relaxation video in 1080p HD is non-narrative and contains no people or human artifacts. Producer Thomas Wiewandt

Maggie

Darren Andrichuk | Canada | 2017 | 17:03 A woman steals a three month old child and then becomes overwhelmed and tries to return it with unfortunate results. Cast Emma Docker Nancy Von Euw Dave Peniuk Writer Darren Andrichuk Producer Darren Andrichuk

Next to Cleanliness

Kenneth Feinstein | Malaysia | 2017 | 5:45 In Southeast Asia protest movements create identity through the use of colour. This film looks at the Bersih (Clean) protests in Malaysia. It shows yellow shirted protesters protesting corruption in government, intercut with images of development in the city of Kuala Lumpur, where the protest is happening…. Read more »

Prime Perfect

Tom Bessoir | 2016 | 5:55 See and hear prime and perfect numbers in a mathematical flicker film dedicated to Tony Conrad (1940-2016). The vast majority of the frames in this film are black. You will be sitting in the dark experiencing number patterns. The prime number frames (2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, …… Read more »