Time to Make Short Films
Make interpretations of 1 or more of the winning essays: any length under 5 min (30 sec/1 min/3 min, etc); any aesthetic, format, or translation; experimentation through film/video encouraged.
Deadline extended to Friday Nov 1st for submitting finished film(s). All Films can be dropped off or mailed to AnyWhere Space, 2328 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. All films received by November 1st will be screened. projects@anysquared.com
Thanks to all the other writers who participated in the Writers Event on October 6: Tucker Dryden, Rajiv Haque, Jim Markus, and Mackenzie Wilson. We had a great event on October 6th and the competition was close! We will be publishing their excellent submissions after October 20th.Gratitude to Tucker Dryden, Kelly Ahlfeld, Jessica Lynne Bright, Zachary Hart Baker and Chris Elam for performing, announcing, and taking us though the evening with style! A special shout out to Cole’s Bar for always supporting Cinema Minima and AnySquared!
In June, Cinema Minima features guest curation from The Cinema Culture and 3 Minute Movies in an all-out Cinema Explosion. The show will open up with a 33 min presentation of 3 minute movies made for the annual 3MM program. Then Cinema Culture will present the off kilter knee slapping feature film “The Funny Things You Do” by Jason Ogawa. Following is a live performance by Th’ Tarnation Boys performing music from the film.
Cinema Minima Cinema Explosion Curated by The Cinema Culture and 3 Minute Movies Sunday, June 3 Cole’s Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee ______
About the curators:
The Cinema Culturepromotes and exhibits the work of film and video artist through tours, special events, and exclusive shows. TCC was founded by Amir George in 2007. TCC has collaborated with several film clubs and organizations including Chicago Filmmakers, and CIMM Fest. The Cinema Culture exists to create an outlet for film and video makers outside of the normal festival circuit. This year TCC will be premiering a locally based program “Avant Garde Remixed” at the NXNE Film & Music festival in Toronto as well as embarking on two bi-coastal experimental video tours through November.
3 Minute Movies (3MM) was created to act as a hub for filmmakers and like-minded individuals to produce short films, screen their creations, and connect with other artists. 3MM is about the participants involved, not the audience. 3MM is not a film festival. 3MM is a collective consisting of Chris Batte, Tara Zanzig and Neil Potter. They believe filmmaking is an collaborative endeavor. to swim against the current of its nature is a fool’s errand. working with a partner takes you in new directions, teaches you things along the way, produces better results, and let’s be honest here, it lessens the load. 3MM’s intention is to bring together folks from different worlds and disciplines. it’s for pros. it’s for amateurs. it’s for students. it’s for chemical engineers who have long admired Kubrick and are inspired to go shoot something. it’s for all of us. Every other month they assign a theme for filmmakers to create a 3 minute film about. 3MM screens their movies at Rodan in Wicker Park.
About the Feature Film:
The Funny Things You Do: Red-blooded redheads are hard up for cash. Each day they must roam the surreal American back country in search of funds and fun. Their story unfolds, deconstructs, and crumbles in Holler County, U.S.A. Trailer | Film Tumblr
Director Jason S. Ogawa is a Japanese American experimental artist. His fascination with video recording began with skateboard movies shot on VHS. This curiosity was encouraged throughout his career in Chicago Public Schools. Jason earned a BFA in Moving Image from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In the same year, he also completed his first feature-length movie, “The Funny Things You Do.” His artwork is often intertwined with Chicago’s underground music community. He performs in the sword metal band Galdron. Jason lives, works, records, and performs in Chicago.
For information email projects@anysquared.com AnySquared asked artists to explore definitions of progress, visions of progress, or critiques of “progress,” as well as how we progress (in our work, in our art, in our communities, as human beings, in the world, in the city, etc.). LIP showcases answers through two curated group art exhibitions, a video screening and … Read more
