November 1st Cinema Culture presented their Interstellar Outer-Body screening of sci-fi films at the Hairpin Arts Center. Thanks Amir George for putting together a great lineup of short films, by local filmmakers Nelson Carvajal, Jason Ogawa, and Floyd Webb as well as other excellent selections for our AnySquared Residency.
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AnySquared Projects is grateful to the Hairpin Arts Center for this opportunity to program their space during our residency.
Cinema Culture crash lands into AnySquared at Hairpin for a program presenting sci-fi cinema and performances. “Interstellar Outer-Body” is a celestial experience that explores the transcendence through space and time beyond the cosmos and out of the psyche. Cinema Culture’s Amir George hosts with new works by Jason Ogawa, Floyd Webb, and Nelson Carvajal.
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Image: still from the Stonehart music video by Jason Ogawa.
This event is part of AnySquared’s Residency programming. AnySquared Projects thanks the Hairpin Arts Center for offering us this opportunity to create this event with Cinema Culture at their wonderful space. See our programming this week and through mid-November!
AnySquared is an all-volunteer collaborative artistic network, propelled by a deep sense of cooperation with artists, neighbors and the wider community. Our mission is to support, produce and promote collaborative projects that facilitate arts activities through inclusive participation. Our foundation is built upon the idea that we can do anything as long as we do ourselves and do it together.
The Clarity of Obscurity Sunday, June 2 at 8pm Cole’s, 2338 N Milwaukee
The Clarity of Obscurity delves into the various forms of experimental film practices. The works featured are guided meditations of personal reflections and gradual assembly. Each piece unlocks the door of misinterpretation for the viewer to walk into a better form of understanding. Total Running Time – 73 min
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.
Cinema Mimima hosts Independent Film Night
featuring The Cinema Culture
Sunday, February 5, 8:30pm
Cole’s Bar, 2338 N Milwaukee
The Cinema Culture is a grassroots advocacy group that promotes and exhibits the work of new and established filmmakers. The programs are curated by film and video maker Amir George. For the past three years Cinema Culture has curated Seen & Heard Music Video Showcase which highlights music videos from local and national indie music talent. Cinema Culture has recently took refuge in a artist run mansion in Hyde Park (S.H.O.P) for some of their upcoming film programs. TCC seeks to screen work innovative and entertaining for niche and mass audiences. http://cinemaculture.tumblr.com
Filmmakers:
Amir George is a film and video maker, and programmer of the Cinema Culture. Amir created the Cinema Culture with the desire to promote and exhibit work from underground and yet to be known filmmakers as well as his own. Amir’s short films, music video work, and experimental videos have played in film festivals and special programs abroad. His most recent short feature film Mind of Delilah about a budding collage artist preparing for her first exhibition is currently making its run on the film festival circuit.
Amanda Daniels is a Chicago based / Ohio born filmmaker. Her films Aersol de Amore and Burning Tale of Desire have screened at film festivals throughout the country throughout 2010. Amanda and her sister Stephanie Daniels write, direct, and produce the films.
David Madry is a filmmaker from Germany. He briefly visited Chicago a few years back when The Cinema Culture presented his work in a small showcase. David continues to live and make work in Germany.
Andy Cahill is an animator from Rhode Island. Currently based in New York after completing his MFA at The Art Institute of Chicago. HIs animated short films have screened SXSW and Chicago International Film Festival.
Nelson Carvajal is a Chicago based content creator whose work is healthy mix of appropriated mixed media and experimental video. Carvajal helped launch Cinefile, a niche online networking platform for independent filmmakers. Nelson continues to be an influential figure in the growing DIY film community.
On thefirst Sunday of each month, Cinema Minima, a monthly film series, invites you to explore a menagerie of themes and experiences through film. Aspiring to present an atmosphere to enjoy good films with good friends (and good drinks), Cinema Minima wants to be your favorite way to end a Sunday!
