For those of us without the gift of a green thumb, we can only standby, helpless as our beloved house plants fade away. If only there was an ER for little green buddies! Created for a very special edition of Hellavision Television called Hellovision that screened at Tattersall during Art-A-Whirl with no audio.

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Co-created by Rosie Haber and Lauren Cioffi in collaboration with The Front, New Deep South is a series that ventures into the lives of queer youth to explore the tangled and complex nature of sexual identity, family, race and digital culture in the 21st-century American South. Our second episode is about Austin. He wants to be the type of woman his mother was. The type to mow the lawn in heels. But he lives in a tiny town in the Mississippi delta and has never met a transperson in his life. Will he be able to walk his graduation stage in heels? Won a Webby, was nominated for a 2017 GLAAD award.

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HANHAE - CLIP CLOP feat. DOPE DOUG @hanhae1990 @dope_doug051 - Powered by KOINRUSH (@koinrush) - MV by MINTSET (KOINRUSH Animation Team) - Director : SUIKO (@suiko_) - Animator : Hyomin Park (@dear_mypink) , Woosang Jeon (@chilygraphic ), HyunTaek Jo (@oddeye_bs ) - #KOINRUSH #MINTSET #HANHAE

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Dir: Emilie Thalund Production: Bacon CPH Producer: Birgitte Rask Production Manager: Laura Valentiner-Bohse DOP: Sine Brooker B-foto: Steadicam: Kim Jensen Set Designer: Eva Kristine Lendorph Christensen Editor: Anders Jon Colourgrade: Hannibal Lang Sound Design: Sound Composer: Big thanks

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You’re invited to the super secret Batman Dance Party in the Batcave itself! Dance with Batman’s greatest heroes and villains as they bust a move in virtual reality! Hopefully Robin won’t ruin the party like he always does. If you haven’t seen the original Batman Dance Party, check it out here: http://bit.ly/2tQTFf8 We brought together 40-some animated characters from our Instagram page to make this fun dance party. Check out all the individual animations and follow us on Instagram here: instagram.com/monstertruckninja Music Credits: Technotronic - Pump Up the Jam: https://youtu.be/9EcjWd-O4jI Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles: https://youtu.be/Cwkej79U3ek

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A man and a boy, traveling to an unknown destination, find respite in a motel swimming pool. On the surface all seems normal, but nothing is what it seems to be. Written and Directed by Christopher Radcliff & Lauren Wolkstein Starring David Call, Tobias Campbell, & Merritt Wever Official Selections: Sundance Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, SXSW Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, and more… thestrangeones.com The feature film adaptation of the THE STRANGE ONES is now available to watch on Amazon, iTunes, & Hulu. It theatrically premieres in France on July 11, 2018 from Epicentre Films. Feature film trailer: youtu.be/VCuCLmHvX8Y

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Jacques Brel “Clara” (1961) Heartbrake and bodypainting http://bit.ly/2MvcZGE http://bit.ly/2KeExmR

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Cyber sex, virtual dating & unwanted voyeurs: a dystopian tale of modern loneliness is plagued by connection issues. Wave is taken from Rone’s latest album, Mirapolis Stream & order: http://bit.ly/2p2a26n Listen to Mirapolis on YouTube: https://youtu.be/InD3OQHkQpI ————————————————————– Making-of pictures + more on instagram: @greg_barth ————————————————————– Director: Greg Barth Executive Producer: Bart Yates Producer: Selena Cunningham Production Manager: Laura Jenkins DoP: Annika Summerson Makeup Design: Susana Mota Art Director: Nigel Howlett/Greg Barth Studio: Nan Studios 1st AD: Amelie Guyot Focus Puller: Laura Dinnett Gaffer: Ben Manwaring Electricians: Charlie Doe & Chris Rawthorn DIT: Keir Garnet-Lawson Set Construction: Nigel Howlett, Chris Webb Art Dept Assistant: Margaux Hendriksen Cast: Naomi Weijand & Callum Sterling, Maggie Day Casting: Nana Klimek at Headnod Agency Post Production: CGI Supervisor: Peregrine McCafferty Editor: Nick Armstrong at Cut & Run Look Dev and Grade: Glassworks VFX: Static FX CGI: Aaron Smith, Phillipe Medina, Peregrine McCafferty, Greg Barth Compositors: Shahin Toosi, Alina Simion, Felip Docolomansky, Quentin Vien, Sandrine Jimenez, Grzegorz Zolnowski Post Production coordination: Alexandra Oprea VFX Supervisors: peregrine McCafferty, Liviu Dinu, Alin Dumitru Houdini: Ronen Tanchum @Phenomena Labs Music: Rone Sound Design: Nookaad Studios

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Teenage Kira attempts to take revenge after a heartbreaking betrayal by her ex-best friend. “Kira Burning” is this week’s Staff Pick Premiere! Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/2lAFffo

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dir Hiro Murai producer Jason Cole dop Larkin Seiple edit Ernie Gilbert production designer Jason Kisvarday choreographer Sherrie Silver creative producers Fam Rothstein, Ibra Ake executive producers Danielle Hinde & Jason Cole Video Commissioner Camille Yorrick Cast: Childish Gambino SZA Dancers: Sherrie Silver Devin Penn Rhyan Hill Trinity Penn Will Simmons Guitar Man: Calvin Winbush Choir: Ashantae Seaborne Angela Perkins Cheri Hodge Olabisi Kovabel O’Nella Savizon Chris Carr Eric Lyn Justin Titus Nic Hodges Motown Maurice casting Michael Beaudry 1st AD Craig Eisenberg 2nd AD Gail Shand production manager Bret Rea production coordinator Natasha Cargill staff production manager Laney Camenga set dresser Ben Voelker set decorator Gabi Moloney art director Dave Duarte props Carli Moloney sound designer Trevor Gates colorist Ricky Gausis steadicam Brian Freesh loader Erin Olesen 1st AC Matt Sanderson 2nd AC Jonathan Dec gaffer Matt Ardine best boy electric Mike Beckman electric Sam Needham electric Ashley Pavicic key grip TJ Tom Johnson grip Austin Jonson grip Jimenez Brooks grip Brooks Johnson hair stylist Rashida Carbo HMU assistant Mika Caviola artist hair stylist Randy Stodghill artist makeup Sam Paul makeup Erin Walters wardrobe stylist Natasha Newman Thomas artist stylist Dianne Garcia wardrobe assistant Margaux Solano special effects Rudy Perez armorer Clay Van Sickle stunt coordinator Ryan Sturz stunts Dar Perez sunts Steve Shriver stunts Chris Chanel stunt double bagman Jerry Adams location manager Casey Sullivan site rep Sergio Perez playback Dan Wally VTR Byron Echeverria production company Doomsday Ent

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When Alice’s husband arrives home to try and make amends it leaves her navigating a tricky situation. Nominated - Cannes Palme d'Or Nominated - BIFA A Bird Flight Films production, developed with the support of Film London. CREDITS Staring - Sophie Allen - Will Best - Ace Mahbaz Written and Directed by Dan Hodgson Produced by Lizzie Brown Cinematographer Adrian Marciante 1st AD - Oliver Williamson 3rd AD - Thom McNally Focus Puller - Chris Pollit Clapper Loader - Toby McKay Sound Recordist - Allen Lindenberg DIT - Kamal Asad Gaffer - Ian Stowe Electrician - Amy Rixon Production Designer - Hannah Purdy Foggin Costume Designer - Sabrina Grant Hair and Makeup Designer - Bunny Stanway-Meyers Advanced Rigger - Simon Whyman Stills Photography - Nic Jessop Sign Language Interpreters - Jacqui Beckford - Karen Houlihan - Jude Mahon Edited by Dan Hodgson Assembly Edit by Jim Page Edit Consultant Katie Pow Sound Editor - Richard Cheesebrough Colourist Arthur Graham-Maw VFX Dany Carlyle Executive Producers Lady Best Suzy Brown Magapanthus Smith & Bob Hodgson

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BORN FORLORN (9:17) 35mm In this dry adventure comedy, a down on his luck country/western singer tries to make it to Hollywood by driving 100 mph through the middle of the desert. CREDITS Written & Directed by Aaron Beckum Produced by Molly Ortiz Cinematography by Drew Bienemann Musical Score: John Bowers Executive Producers: Riel Roch Decter and Sebastian Pardo Starring: Aaron Beckum as Dion Horn Michael Wilson as Friend with Computer Chantal Anderson: Annie on the Answering Machine Wardrobe: Elizabeth Warn Camera/Swing: Cody William Smith Visual FX: Colin Thomas Gaffer: Eric Fahy 1st AC: Paolo Arriola 2nd: AC: Michael Rausch Key Crew: Lowell Frank Danielle Davis Colin Thomas Special Thanks: On The Mark Media & Rentals

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Justin has always managed to escape his own story. But his past catches up with him when he discovers his father’s VHS recordings and sees his mother as he’s never seen her before - young and healthy. When Justin was four, a brain stroke left her partially paralyzed and unable to speak. Seeing the mother he longed to have in his father’s recordings triggers him to confront his family’s misfortunes. With his father dead, his mother is the only person he can turn to for answers. While she struggles to communicate with the help of a computer, she is sharp and witty. Justin begins to draw the connection between the mother he longed to have and the woman in the wheelchair. Winner of the Vimeo Staff Pick Award at the 2018 Palm Springs International ShortFest. Awards… WINNER - 70th Locarno Festival - Pardino d’Oro – Best Swiss Short WINNER - 22nd REGARD Festival International Saguenay - Best Documentary Short WINNER - 24th Palm Springs ShortFest - Vimeo Staff Pick Award WINNER - 16th International Festival Signs of the Night Bangkok - Audience Award SPECIAL MENTION - 21st Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur - Best Swiss Short NOMINATION - 2018 Swiss Film Award - Best Short Film Festivals… 24th Palm Springs International ShortFest - Competition 47th Molodist IFF, Kiev - Competition 16th Festival Signs of the Night Bangkok - Competition 46th Huesca International Film Festival - Competition 6th La Guarimba International Film Festival - Competition 10th Go Short - International Short Film Festival Nijmegen - Competition 22nd REGARD Festival Saguenay - International Competition 39th Max Ophüls Preis - MOP Shortlist 53rd Solothurner Filmtage - Pan Short 21st Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur - National Competition 60th Dok Leipzig - International Competition 70th Locarno Film Festival - Pardi di domani - National Competition Credits… authors……………………………….JUSTIN STONEHAM, KALEO LA BELLE director……………………………….JUSTIN STONEHAM director of photography…………ANDI WIDMER editor…………………………………..CORINA SCHWINGRUBER ILIĆ music………………………………….HEIDI HAPPY sound design & mix………………OSWALD SCHWANDER online & grading……………………UELI MÜLLER, PETER GUYER commissioning editor…………….URS AUGSTBURGER, SRF Swiss Radio and Television producers…………………………….KALEO LA BELLE, EMMA MARXER COPRODUCTION: SRF Swiss Radio and Television PRODUCTION: LA BELLE FILM GmbH Birmensdorferstrasse 51, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland info@labellefilm.com DISTRIBUTION: Emma Marxer | LA BELLE FILM GmbH Birmensdorferstrasse 51, 8004 Zurich, Switzerland emma@labellefilm.com +41 78 790 06 49 Links: http://bit.ly/2lxSjT1 http://bit.ly/2tAApm5 http://bit.ly/2lzZoT2 http://bit.ly/2yGgEiS http://bit.ly/2lzZqdC Vimeo page Justin Stoneham: vimeo.com/user2981593 ©LA BELLE FILM GmbH 2017

This is a visual essay exploring the future technology of synthetic biology. In recent years there have been major breakthroughs in DNA editing. Making it inexpensive and precise to modify and or combine living organisms to our design specifications. Through the combination of organic and mechanical archetypes into new forms, we wanted to stir the imagination of designers and engineers. The goal of this project is to spread synthetic biology into the sci-fi communities. To help us visualize the design and engineering possibilities that this technology can bring to us in the future. http://bit.ly/2lw9OTB

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A 960-pound Elvis impersonator is convinced he is Elvis Presley’s secret love child. World Premiere 2018 Tribeca Film Festival Official Selection 2018 Woods Hole Film Festival Vimeo Staff Pick For the best experience please use headphones. Directed by Paul Stone Produced by Claudia Montano Written by Mark Winegardner Director of Photography: Tobia Sempi AIC Editors: Paul Stone & Zach Kashkett Sound Design & Mix: Dan Hart Title Design: Johny Bekavac Narrated by The Stranger Cast: Pete “Big Elvis” Vallee, Brendon Paul, Ron Decar Contact info for bookings - http://bit.ly/2tpr8OD Follow Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paul_stone1 Follow Paul on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2MmA6mS

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Chasing swell around the world is an integral part of Roby’s life. And although it is very rewarding it is not always that easy. At the beginning of November I got a whattsup from Roby that said: “Africa is calling”. Well, let’s go to Morocco. It was not Morocco but it did not matter, 12 hours later I was in London with Roby and Nils ready for another adventure. We arrived on the island but the swell we monitored did not have the right direction. The search began. With the help of some locals we found some funny waves but it was not what we were looking for. At the end of the first week we decided to stop and wait for the second swell to come. We missed our flights but the waves did not arrive. Between sessions and more than 1000 km driven we became an integral part of the Island’s culture, visiting every single spot and living with what this beautiful location had to offer. This was part of the journey and we found a way to spend time discovering things that we would never had the way to live directly. We lost another flight and the third week the swell finally showed up. But when you want something too much the worst things can happen and that’s how life goes. Huge thanks to all the locals, you guys are special. Filming by Alessandro Dotti Nils Astrologo Surfer Roberto D'Amico Story told by Litcha Perreira Feat Matchu Lopes Mitu Monteiro Robertney Barros Titik Lopes

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I originally set out to make this film as a sort of homage to Wallace Stegner and the enduring words he wrote in his famous ‘Wilderness Letter’ to Congress in 1960. His poetic appeal for robust and comprehensive conservation efforts of America’s wild lands gave me pause. In this current political climate his words began to take on new meaning. His plea for what wilderness can do for us is more relevant now than ever. Thousands of acres of our remaining public lands are threatened everyday. We need to stand together to protect America’s wild lands from being sold off to the highest bidder. We must preserve wilderness as a “means of reassuring ourselves of our sanity as creatures, a part of the geography of hope.” Watch the film and take action: hipcamp.com/action Special thanks to Avocados & Coconuts, Hipcamp and everyone that contributed their amazing talents to making this film. Read the full letter and learn more about Wallace Stegner: http://wilderness.org/…/former-council-memb…/wallace-stegner Produced by Avocados and Coconuts - avocadosandcoconuts.com Director: Christopher Newman Producer: Dalia Burde Creative Director: Amani King Production Coordinator: Bijan Rafie-Tari Editor: Dana Shaw Directors of Photography: Keenan Newman, David Bourke, Matthew Rome 1st AC: Troy Dickerson Additional Footage: Devin Whetstone, Skysight, Kate Arizmendi Water Camera: Stephen Amato Aerials: Drew Kass Sound Recording: Luiza Sá-Davis Music by Daniel Hart Color: Chris Martin (Mission Film Design) Sound Mix: Chris Konovaliv (Audiolux) Post Producers: Jess Manning, Angie Golden Henry Special Thanks: Mendocino Magic, Oz Farm, Salmon Creek Ranch, Mackenzie O’Donnel, Anu Adeboje, Sarah Felker, Leah Hefner, Cooper Kenward, Gaby Scott, Fritz Jacobs, Natalie Vall-Freed

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EPISODE 1 of Reanimation! Science Stories about Frankenstein. What have we learned from science’s most infamous doctor-patient relationship? A seven part series created by seven animation teams and twelve scientists, writers, engineers, physicists and an archaeologist, on the lasting impact of Shelley’s famous work. The series delves into the origins of life and consciousness, toolmaking, artificial intelligence, augmented bodies and minds, and the ethics of playing God. Check out the full series: http://bit.ly/2JZG1Bs Episode 1 Words by Britt Wray, science communicator, writer and producer http://bit.ly/2KffCeM Ben Novak, ecologist and biologist http://bit.ly/2KgS5NZ Direction and Animation by Daniela Sherer http://bit.ly/2KfDX4w Sound + Music by Skillbard http://bit.ly/1JkWiGG A Co-Production of Massive + Plympton http://bit.ly/2IhlrXs + http://bit.ly/2Ka44gp Producer Harriet Bailey http://bit.ly/2Ka1WSo Senior Producer Nadja Oertelt http://bit.ly/2JZG5Bc Executive Producers Ed Finn + Bob Beard http://bit.ly/2IhLsWB + http://bit.ly/2JZG6VM Produced for the Frankenstein Bicentennial Project at Arizona State University http://bit.ly/2K7KLRs In partnership with the MIT Press and the MIT Media Lab http://bit.ly/2JYSYLG Supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation http://bit.ly/2IiOKJ3 Subscribe to Massive http://bit.ly/2Kj5l4y

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Bree, a dishonest 9-year-old receives a terrifying visitor after a parenting lesson goes horribly wrong. Company Website: http://bit.ly/2MPXsSD Film Website: http://bit.ly/2Mdb21y Director’s Website: http://bit.ly/2MIYJep WRITER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR: Justin Harding CONTACT Email: jharding@thebokehcollective.com CONTACT Phone: (416) 707-7993 PRODUCER: Rob Brunner DOP: Stuart Cameron FEATURING: Ava Jamieson, Alana Elmer, Jarrett Siddall and Jessie Garon. Director’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/harding_films?lang=en Kookie’s Facebook: http://bit.ly/2K8xdFh Director’s Facebook: http://bit.ly/2tgu7J5 Director’s Instagram: http://bit.ly/2MboVgD

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Familial tensions are on full display when two octogenarians are tasked with driving their adult daughter to work. Directed by Joe Stankus and Ashley Connor http://bit.ly/2yw7Vj5 http://bit.ly/2loVsEn Starring: Joan Paul Fred Paul Andrea Stankus as themselves More good things at: http://bit.ly/2tskO8a @oscopelabs

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(Español: Haz clic en CC para activar los subtítulos) This is the story of a big wave pioneer who “died more times than Jesus”, a man who constantly risked his life to find life, to find the edge or reason and overcome it. His name is Ric Friar and this is a story of ‘Phenomenality’. And like all good movies there was sex, death, bar brawls, and a heap of shit. Friar literally became the “King of Poo” and made a fortune in the process. It’s a life that sequences more like a feature length dream: a truly wild concoction of adventures constantly intersecting with equal measures of insanity and bravado, an unbridled grabbing of life by tha balls. • WORLD PREMIERE | 16th San Francisco Documentary Festival, California, USA (2017) • WINNER | Audience Award - DOC LA. - Los Angeles, USA (2017) • WINNER | 2nd place Jury Award - Audience Awards, Los Angeles, USA (2017) • WINNER | Best Directing – International Film Competition of Bali (2017) • WINNER | Rising Star – International Film Competition of Bali (2017) • SEMI-FINALIST | Near Nazareth Festival, Israel (2017) • OFFICIAL SELECTION: - Flickerfest International Short Film Festival, Australia (Academy Award® and BAFTA Accredited, 2018) - Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, Australia (2018) - Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival, China (2017) - Sofia Independent Film Festival, Bulgaria (2017) - Utah Film Festival, USA (2018) - San Diego Surf Film Festival, USA (2018) - San Pedro International Film Festival, California, USA (2017) - Honolulu Surf Film Festival, Hawaii (2018) - Ocean Coast Film Festival, Portugal (2018) - Noosa Surf Film Festival, Australia (2017) - Barcelona Planet Film Festival, Spain (2017) Website: http://bit.ly/2KbR89A Written & Directed by Lucas Jatobá http://bit.ly/2I9xgz5 Executive Producers Ric Friar Wendy Harper wendy@1giantwave.com Producers Lucas Jatobá Ric Friar Wendy Harper Cinematographers Toby Heslop http://bit.ly/2K8M5aa Lee Kelly http://bit.ly/2K6Z2Ok Underwater Cinematography Jon Shaw http://bit.ly/2K7HmFD Rick Rifici http://bit.ly/2I8Pwbz Music Composer Zino Zeinero Animators Marie Larrive & Lucas Malbrun http://bit.ly/1T9XBuQ http://bit.ly/26AIggX Mulga http://bit.ly/2KbR8X8 Cento Lodigiani http://bit.ly/2K40PDW Tânia Falcão & Avelar Lucas http://bit.ly/2K95iIF Brian Neong San http://bit.ly/2K40S2A Paul Ducco http://bit.ly/2Kc60F5 Title Design Pragun Agarwal http://bit.ly/2K6ZgoE Editors Lucas Jatobá Toby Heslop Online & Grading Toby Heslop http://bit.ly/2K8M5aa Sound Recordist Paul Smith Sound Mix & Design Nigel Crowley http://bit.ly/2K95kAh Production Designer Cyma Hibri Production Assistant Luisa Daltro First AD Hugo Wilde VO Mark Kennedy http://bit.ly/2IbmYhH Hair & Make Up Desiree Wise http://bit.ly/2K9SSA5 Pam Daniel Dempsey Rai Elizabeth Pozoglau Script Supervisors Ric Friar Wendy Harper Vocals Honey Soul Friar Ryan Garner Production Design Assistants Mairi Armour Kevin Oyarbide Jurden Urunuela Nadia Grijalba Jamal Hibri Amy Holland Brendan Donnellan Maira Widholzer Runners Phoebe Pike Burcu Tekin Gaffer Jyden Chancellor Wardrobe Wendy Harper BTS Camera Operator Justin De Knock Storyboards Michael Golding Special thanks to: Rick Marks Brett Saunders Evan Sturrock Jason Bowman Fraser Shiers http://bit.ly/2IaGICi Starring: Wendy Harper Ric Friar Lucas Jatobá Honey Soul Friar Ryan Garner Marie Kennedy Garry Birdsell Josephine Roberte Nadia Jones Zazi Timar Jyden Chancellor Rusty Harris Gitte Mariussen Terry Matthews Tony Mathers Tony Flook Kevin Oyarbide Jurden Urunuela Chiara Emerson Giselle Emerson Ana M. Lombardi Ron Wade Zino Zeniero Luisa Daltro Cyma Hibri Hawanatu Bangura May Zin Footage from “Ride a White Horse” Dir. Bob Evans, 1968 “Follow Me” Written by Zino Zeinero, Ric Friar & Wendy Harper Composed by Zino Zeinero Phenomenality Produced by 1 Giant Wave Phenomenality Produced by Living Library Films http://bit.ly/2I9xgz5

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Despite controversy and threats, a Muslim woman takes a stand for justice through a progressive practice of Islam. OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Big Sky Film Festival Cleveland International Film Festival Dances with Films Film Festival United Nations Association Film Festival Calgary Documentary Film Festival American Cinematheque Shorts program Berkely Video & Film Festival Carmel Int'l Film Festival Athena Film Festival Annapolis Film Festival directed by OMAR AL DAKHEEL produced by JOHN PALMER SARA FENTON Cinematography by AB TROEN edited by MEIBEI LIU AARON PORT sound by MERCEDES SAN ROMAN ERIN LUNSFORD

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Garfield, a short film directed by Georgi Banks-Davies SUNDANCE 2018. International Narrative. Krishna wakes up in a strange place, with a strange guy. As she pieces together how she got there, she realises that the reasons may be bigger than just the night before. Wonderer Films 2017 ‘GARFIELD’ is this week’s Staff Pick Premiere! Read more about it here: vimeo.com/blog/post/garfield

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Four flawed friends travel to tropics where things go wrong. Making-of: http://bit.ly/2yv7NAe

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“The Slender Man. He exists because you thought of him. Now try and not think of him.” -Username “I,” posted June 15th, 2009 on the Something Awful forums. (User was later banned for “post(ing) like a weird fucker.”) Dir. Dan Schoenbrun Read the Director’s Statement in FILMMAKER Magazine: https://bit.ly/2MHepyu

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Watch if you weird. “Painting with Joan” starring Kerri Kenney, Directed by Jack Henry Robbins. You can help us bring you more of Joan, and so much high res 240p content with a pledge to our VHYes! feature film Kickstarter! LINK: http://bit.ly/2JNyg1n

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In the mountains of Costa Rica, Lya Battle gives a second chance to over 1,000 stray dogs at her sanctuary, and hope for those who have yet to be found. Directed, Produced by Adrian Cicerone Cinematography by Paul Theodoroff 1st Camera Assistant - Joshua Robert Cote Edited by Adrian Cicerone, Cavan James Color Grading by Sam Zook Production Sound Mixer/Re-recording Mixer - Chapin Long Sound Supervisor - David Long Original Music by Carl Aberatio Visit the Territorio de Zaguates website: http://bit.ly/2t8xDF7

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“The first Mothra film to make it to Sundance" Kaiju Bunraku by Lucas Leyva & Jillian Mayer A day in the life of a Husband and a Wife, living in a world of giant monsters. Premiere: Sundance Film Festival, 2017 Fanstastic Fest, 2017 (Special Jury Award for Biggest Facemelter) Athens International Film+Video Festival, 2018 (Special Jury Mention) Limited Edition shirt with art by Alexa Lim Haas: http://bit.ly/2K2gM0t Soundtrack: http://bit.ly/2HZNU46

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Created by Konstantin Gordienko Camera Yevgeniy Sakhno Edit Konstantin Gordienko Post Maxim Rozumnyi Color Olga Domashenko Gaffer Denis Shevchenko Style Tanya Gordienko

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Logline: A young transgender woman considers a dangerous operation that may be her only option in gaining a more feminine body. Winner of the 2015 Iris Prize Writer/Director: Arkasha Stevenson Producer: Halee Bernard Cinematographer: Marianne Williams Production Designer: Andrea Arce Duval Editor: Steph Perez

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A music video for LUC’s new single Glow. Client: LUC Produced by: Dress Code (dresscodeny.com) Executive Creative Director: Dan Covert Executive Producer: Brad Edelstein Head of Production: Tara Rose Stromberg Director: Vincenzo Lodigiani Design: Elena Chudoba, Vincenzo Lodigiani Animation: Erika Bernetich, Elaine Lee, Vincenzo Lodigiani, Rasmus Löwenbrååt

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Stock footage clips are placed within computer generated worlds in this series of animations. The two coexisting elements playfully interact. Oh… and there is also a cave full of boobs. This compilation film features some of my favourite animations from my collaborative Instagram series. See more here: instagram.com/michaelmarczewski Credits: Created, designed and directed by Michael Marczewski Sound design by Zing Audio Featuring collaborations with Berd, Skeevaa, Jack Sachs, John Van Unen, Peter Tarka and Zachary Corzine. Footage sourced from Shutterstock.

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KILLING KLAUS KINSKI BY SPIROS STATHOULOPOULOS The hostility of the Amazon and its natural forces reaches superlative levels during the shooting of a film. The overpowering jungle and harsh weather lead the film crew to plot the assassination of the main actor. As in cinema that scrutinizes itself, we revisit in a vertiginous sequence shot a myth of the history of film when in the toughest part of filming Fitzcarraldo, Werner Herzog fantasize about killing actor Klaus Kinski.

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Saṃsāra is a central belief in Dharmic religions. It permeates all forms of life, as a cyclical and ceaseless power dictating a succession of earthly existence. With Saṃsāra, my aim was to capture the vibrancy of India, its culture, and the elements of the Dharmic religions which encapsulate life in this beautiful nation. The Purusharthas, the main objectives of human life, also became a theme for the film. Gandhi’s words are used as a voiceover to help bring life to some of these ideas. The film closes with the end of human life in one of India’s Seven Holy Cities; Varanasi. Pilgrims come at the end of their lives to Varanasi, to die in the vicinity of the holy Ganges, as it is believed to be a site that can bring Moksha, liberation from cyclical life, and the ultimate goal of one’s existence. It is believed the sacred waters offer the Ātma, the inner soul, a path to the Brahman - the Ultimate Reality in the universe. This film is the culmination of three weeks exploring northern India, across Delhi, Bīkāner, Rāisar, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Tordi Sāgar, Jaipur, Āgra, and Varanasi, with GAdventures. Having been immersed in India’s vibrancy, and experiencing its wildly chaotic, yet perfectly synchronous culture, the premise for Saṃsāra gradually evolved into the product of this film. Edited in Premiere Pro and After Effects. Gear used: Canon EOS 1DX Mark II GoPro Hero 5 Black Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro Zoom H5 Rode VideoMic Pro Syrp 82mm Variable ND Filter The entirety of this film was shot and edited by Kieran Mellor.

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The award-winning documentary InSight sheds light on the stunning extra-sensory abilities manifest in children who practice a groundbreaking meditation technique taught at a holistic medical center in Bogotá, Colombia. Santiago Aviles teaches Extra Ocular Vision (EOV) which creates new synaptic connections and re-wires the brain. It enables individuals to enhance their creative output, foster mindfulness, and become more empathic and compassionate.

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Film de première année 2017-2018 / Promo ASA 2020. Real : Laura Passalacqua Court-métrage de fin de première année réalisé en un mois à l'Atelier Supérieur d'Animation sous la tutelle d'Ugo Bienvenu et Kevin Manach

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A nurse working in a center for the disabled is confronted with his principles when he’s asked to accomplish a particular task. Directors: Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette & André Turpin “Prends-Moi” is this week’s Staff Pick Premiere! Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/2JEVaUE Filmmaker Bios: Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette has made ​several documentaries, including LES PETITS GÉANTS and SE SOUVENIR DES CENDRES (Regard sur Incendies), which carry both a Gemini Award for Best Documentary. She signed two feature-length fiction (LE RING and INCH’ALLAH), which will be presented and awarded at numerous festivals (FIPRESCI Prize of the International Festival Berlin critic). She wrote a novel (JE VOUDRAIS QU’ON M’EFFACE Finalist Prix des Libraires) and publishes chronic travel (EMBRASSER YASSER ARAFAT). In 2012, she was named Artist for Peace. In spring 2013, the Place des Arts offered her a white card (duet with Émile Proulx-Cloutier). She then elaborates the Multi Cabaret “ Vous Etes libres.” She is currently working on new projects while accompanying his latest film (sold in thirty countries) worldwide. André Turpin, one of his generation’s most gifted filmmakers, was a writer, director, and director of photography on UN CRABE DANS LA TÊTE, his latest feature. His previous work includes the anthology feature COSMOS, for which he directed one of the segments, and the critically acclaimed ZIGRAIL, his first feature film. Turpin has also worked as director of photography on many features, including Denis Villeneuve’s award-winning MAËLSTROM, Philippe Falardeau’s IT’S NOT ME, I SWEAR! and most recently on INCENDIES, for which he has won Jutra and Genie awards.

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A body-jumping soldier grapples with the morality of her missions in this emotionally charged sci-fi thriller. Starring Mustafa Shakir (MARVEL’S “LUKE CAGE”, HBO’s “THE DEUCE”) and Angela Lewis (FX’s “SNOWFALL”). More at http://bit.ly/2LN4p5V Directed by: Jesse Atlas Written by: Aaron Wolfe & Jesse Atlas Produced by: Kai de Mello-Folsom Co-Producer: Missy Laney Director of Photography: Blake McClure Production Design: Alec Contestabile Costume Design: Dagmarette Yen Supervising Sound Editor: PK Hooker Original Music: Mark Tewarson

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The subject of my work is the old paradox between man and nature. People had long ago cut themselves off of their natural environment and have suffered since from this division, the lack of the essential feeling of unity and belonging. Although we do see nature’s own hierarchy we took a view too long to see how our human nature is defined by it, and, eventually started seeing ourselves as something different and separate. The overall truth however is hardly ever the truth of one unit, let it be in nature or our society. One’s joy might lead to another’s tragic fate. A crumb on my table is what you would need to survive. In this world everything is of the same value with equal importance, and everything has a spirit, a role and is filled with life. We humbly accept brutality as part of the world and by doing so we can also experience the unity that frees us all from the sufferings of isolation. We are all part of the same struggles and harmony, ‘lifeless’ elements and living creatures alike, of this frantic dance of euphoria and acceptance.

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Masculinity, movies, and what happens when a Russian mother becomes a mail-order bride to an unpredictable American man. Directed by Wes Hurley and Nathan M. Miller.

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In a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Google Doodles, Google Spotlight Stories, Google Arts and Culture, Cinématèque Française and Nexus Studios, ‘Back to the Moon’ launched as the first ever virtual reality (VR) / 360 interactive Google Doodle. Produced by Nexus Studios and co-directed by Nexus Studios’ Fx Goby and Doodles’ Hélène Leroux, ‘Back to the Moon’ celebrates pioneering illusionist and filmmaker Georges Méliès, transporting the viewer inside his magical world via some of his best known films, styles, techniques and characters. Enjoy the full VR experience on mobile, Cardboard or Daydream by downloading the Google Spotlight stories app now on Google Play or in the App Store.

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Can you deviate in a group or will you then end up alone? A raw yet poetic short film about the beautiful young girl Ninnoc. In this documentary you find yourself in Ninnoc’s head and see her wandering through an empty school. Ninnoc faces the group in her mind. She doesn’t want to adapt to the others but she is also afraid of being excluded. A film about exclusion and inclusion, about being your own, group pressure and the consequences that appear to coincide in the head of the self-willed protagonist Ninnoc. NINNOC has won 7 international prizes, amongst others at Berlinale & IDFA.

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A school of fish wakes up one morning to discover everyone has grown legs. Is it evolution or a curse from god? WINNER Best Australian Animation. Flickerfest International Short Film Festival 2017 WINNER Best Original Score. St Kilda Film Festival 2017 Directed by Dave Carter Written by Nikos Andronicos Produced by Tania Frampton, Nikos Andronicos + Dave Carter Voiced by Frank Woodley, Barry Otto, Rupert Degas + Rachel King Original score composed by Matteo Zingales Animation Supervisor: Bill Northcott Animators: Nikhil Markale, Jarrod Prince, Aggelos Papantoniou, Greg Sharp Character and Production Design: Dave Carter Background Design: Lluis Sanchez Compositor: Greg Sharp Production Co-ordinator: Nina Knezevic Clean up Animation: Madeleine Karutz, Tim Cannan, Levi George, Logan Niblock Animation Studio: Candy Burger Editors: Dave Carter + Nikos Andronicos Sound Designer: Wes Chew Sound Mixer: Luke Mynott Dialogue Recordists: Luke Mynott, Wes Chew, Andrew McGrath Effects Editor: Dylan Barfield Sound Assistant: Kerthekan Balasubramaniam Sound Producer: Tom Pastro Sound Post: Sonar Sound © Backseat Rebel 2016

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A lonely walk home is intertwined with an underwater fantasy world. The combination between reality and fantasy is portrayed in a love letter addressed to an imaginary “perfect” man. My graduation film at the animation department, Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Jerusalem, 2017. experimental animation, silk screen print. directed / animated / printed by: Rachel Gutgarts original score: Aviv Stern 6:05 סרט גמר במחלקה לאומנויות המסך - אנימציה, בצלאל 2017. “מכתב אהבה לבחור שהמצאתי” בדרך חזרה הביתה מבילויי מאכזב, נשזרת המציאות ברגעי הזיה וחלום - לכדי מכתב אהבה לבחור שאינו קיים. אנימציה ניסיונית, הדפס רשת משי. בימויי / אנימציה / הדפס : רחל גוטגרץ פסקול מקורי : אביב שטרן 6:05 Vimeo Staff Pick Award, Animafest Zagreb 2018 MQ artist in residence award,Tricky women 2018 Special Golden Jabberwocky, Etiuda & Anima 2017 First place student film, ASIF 2017 Official selection: ASIF (tel aviv) 2017 Haifa int’ film festival 2017 etiuda & anima 2017 PiterKit 2017 PSIAF 2017 Miami Jewish Film festival 2018 anima Brussels 2018 watersprite 2018 Tricky Women 2018 EPOS 2018 DCIFF 2018 International Short Film Week Regensburg 2018 Athens ANIMFEST 2018 ANIFILM 2018 Dresden film festival 2018 Cologne int’ women’s film festival 2018 INDIE LISBOE 2018 LISFE 2018 NorthWest animation festival 2018 SIFF 2018 ANIMFEST ZAGREB 2018 ANNECY 2018 La Guarimba International Film Festival 2018 Message to men 2018

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Directed and Edited by Jared Hogan Produced by Heather McEntire and Jared Hogan Cinematography by Christian Schultz Titles by Eric Hurtgen Color Graded by Jacob McKee at The Mill “In talking with Heather, we knew that we wanted this video to touch on universal wounds of depression and suffering, but established in a more poetic narrative. We also knew we wanted family and community play a integral role. All of the subjects in the video are connected to Heather’s life in one way or another and that was very important to us. The song strikes this balance between darkness and hope, and we wanted the video to do the same.” Rookie Mag (Feature + Premiere): http://www.bit.ly/rookie-hcmcentire Pitchfork Album Review: “Released on Merge Records, the singer-songwriter’s debut is a gorgeous devotional to the South that reshapes the traditions of country music into a powerfully queer and consequential set of songs.” http://www.bit.ly/pitchfork-hcmcentire Contrast Films Caravan Cinema Co Stink Films

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In Austin, Texas, two expectant mothers—one undocumented and one US citizen—must contend with increased ICE raids and mounting hostility towards immigrants under President Trump. _____ Directed by Chelsea Hernandez (co-director) Iliana Sosa (co-director) Produced by Charlotte Cook … executive producer Loira Limbal … executive producer Anne Neczypor … supervising producer Stanley Nelson … executive producer Laura Poitras … executive producer AJ Schnack … executive producer Marcia Smith … executive producer Music by Nathan Felix Cinematography by Amy Bench Additional Cinematography Chelsea Hernandez Film Editing by Monica Santis Production Management Farihah Zaman … production manager Sound Department Eric Friend … re-recording mixer Editorial Department Daniel Stuyck … colorist Other crew Mark Lukenbill … data manager Bryce Renninger … managing editor Our 100 Days is a partnership between Firelight Media and Field of Vision that aims to tell stories from the perspective of vulnerable communities and explore threats to U.S. democracy in this current, polarized political climate. New episodes, each from filmmakers of color, will be released by Firelight Media and Field of Vision and distributed by Kinja.

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Arlo Alone is a futuristic drama that follows Arlo, a young woman, as she comes to terms with her own loneliness in a world where in-person contact has become a rarity. Starring Grace Glowicki Directed by Nicole Dorsey Written by Katrina Saville Produced by Karen Harnisch, Cia Mellegers Cinematography by Barry Parrell Production Design by Jeremy MacFarlene Edited by Chris Murphy Sound by Evan Jerred Score by Tim Kiefer

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The Syrian civil war destroyed this teenager’s family — now he’s in Canada, starting over. By Luisa Conlon, Hanna Miller and Lacy Jane Roberts. Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/2IKFQta

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I’m very happy to share with you this montage of my animations for the 5th edition of 36daysoftype. It was an opportunity to experiment new shapes, colors, techniques and share with the community. Hope you’ll like it ! Sounddesign by Louis Bouloche from audiospheric

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Cutting his way through the urban swirl to the Unknown, he uses different means of public transportation. During the voyage he is digging deeper and deeper into his suppressed, untold frustrations. The Bizarre, Monotonous, Repetetive activities of the people around, makes him even more frustrated. Gradually he gets out from the urban hive to an unknown land where he finally asks himself the slowly framing question…

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Stam Goody - Clutch Director: Christopher Ripley Producer: Antonio Flores @ Aqsent Commissioner / MGMT: Saint Louis @ GFCNY Production Designer: Eloise Ayala VFX Supervisor: Isaac Morhaim 1st AC: Megan Johnson Steadicam Operator: Parker Brooks Gaffer: Genevieve Evans Production Manager: Miles Mueller 1st AD / Casting Director: Chris Grieder 2nd Unit Producer: Isaac Schneider 2nd Unit Production Designer: Sadie Amelia VFX Artist: Matthew Wauhkonen VFX Artist: Tyler Sobel-Mason Art Director: Alexander Christian Stamm Art Swing: Wyatt Winborne Art Swing: Tatiana Ettensberger Graphic Designer: Stephanie Zhao Score: Andrew Johnson Swing: Ethan Shaw Styling: Necat Akman and Nakim Williams @ 92Dreamteam Hair & Makeup: Mya Zan Voiceover by Darren Stephens, Erica Everage, Ben Zisk Scan by Metropolis Post Color by Christopher Ripley Special thanks to Max Lanman, Henry Kaplan, Dan Karp, Megan Spatz, Corwin Garber, Dan Amerman, Jack Begert, Gregory Loebell, Jacob Perry, Bojan Stanivukovic, Rachel Smith

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Tanya, world’s sexiest inventor, has just finished her newest invention: A future seeing machine. But, the future gets stuck in a loop and it’s super annoying. ‘UGH!’ is this week’s Staff Pick Premiere! Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/2xN8YuH

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For Steam Amsterdam we produced three 360° videos for the Dutch Ministry of Defense. Visitors of the website can switch between the 360 videos to experience the same event from three different perspectives of a joint military operation to secure and clear a suspected terrorist IED Facility. Client: Steam Director: Hugo Keijzer Creative: Cyril Chermin RTV Producer: Cariola van Beek Produced by our amazing Eve Anthony & the as amazing Daan Starrenburg Art direction: Nathalie Veen 1st AD: Boris Apituley Grip: Peter van Vugt Light: Bart van Tunen Production assistent: Guido Coppis, Nadir Soltane Camera & edit by Peejee Doorduin, Sjors Ruijter Grading: De Grot Sound & music by Amp.Amsterdam Photography: Stacey Yates http://bit.ly/2sCviBo

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For centuries the Greek Myths have been used as cautionary tales and teaching tools for people both young and old. These stories convey deep wisdom about the human condition which continue to resonate with us. I wanted to honor these ancient stories by interpreting them in the age of the pixel and gif. The challenge was to communicate these complex stories in the most minimal way possible while retaining their essence. By having each vignette loop seamlessly, the timeless and perennial nature of these stories are reinforced. Ultimately these animations serve as visual shorthand for ancient truths which are as relevant today as they were when first told. Sisyphus: After numerous transgressions, Zeus decided to punish the deceitful king Sisyphus once and for all by forcing him to push a huge enchanted boulder up a steep hill. As soon as he reached the top, the boulder would roll back down to the base of the hill, condemning Sisyphus to an eternity of frustrated labor. Icarus: King Minos imprisoned Icarus in a tower alongside his father, the master craftsman Daedalus. As a means of escape Daedalus created a set of wings made of feathers and wax for his son but warned him not to fly too close to the sun. Icarus did not however heed his father’s advice. His wings dissolved and Icarus fell into the sea below and drowned. Persephone: The daughter of Zeus and Demeter, Persephone was abducted by the god of the underworld Hades. Although Zeus intervened and brought her back to the land of the living, Persephone was bound to Hades for four months of each year. In her grief, Demeter would make the soils barren thereby creating winter while Persephone’s return would mark the start of the spring. Narcissus: As punishment for mortal Narcissus’ cruel treatment of the nymph Echo, he was cursed by Nemesis, the goddess of revenge. She led him to a pool where upon seeing his own reflection, he became besotted with his image and was unable to leave. Fixated, starving and in despair, he fell into the pool and drowned. Midas: Having done a great service for the god Dionysus, King Midas was granted one wish of his choosing. He wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. Upon turning food, water and even his own daughter to gold however, he soon realized his foolishness and prayed to Dionysus to undo his wish. Dionysus took pity on King Midas and duly undid the wish. Theseus: A Greek hero of many adventures, Theseus is best known for his defeat of the Minotaur. Under the decree of King Minos, every year fourteen young Atheneans were sacrificed to the Minotaur - a monstrous half bull, half man who resided deep within the Labyrinth. Not only was Theseus able to slay the Minotaur but he also successfully escaped the complex Labyrinth, solidifying his legend. Direction & Design: Stephen Kelleher Modeling & Animation: Chris Guyot Sound Design: John Poon

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On September 5th, 2016, I moved in with Kayla, we had never met prior to that day. This film portrays a peculiar roommate that I never really spoke to. A Film By - Travis Wood http://bit.ly/2JuQPq0

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Official video for the mini “album-movie” of Tierra Whack, WHACK WORLD. This video is consists of 15 scenes combining grotesque and absurd situations, which convey the quirky imagination of rapper Tierra Whack. An unlikely meeting with the singular world of Tierra.In an approach reminding a curiosity cabinet, each scene is tinted with “handmade” aesthetics and showcases the rich, spontaneous and bizarre world of the young artist. Starring Tierra Whack Original Idea and Creation Thibaut Duverneix & Mathieu Léger | Gentilhomme Director Thibaut Duverneix Executive Producer Sophie Bisson | Gentilhomme Production Compagny Gentilhomme Cinematographer John Londono Art Director Susan Macquarrie Post-Production Gentilhomme Editor Akim Gagnon Colorist Simon Boisx VFX 3D and Online Étienne Garon-Vincent Compositing Étienne Garon-Vincent Amélie Petit Jean Music by Tierra Whack Tierra Whack Management Team Kenete Simms Johnny Montina Casting Director Francis Cantin Casting - Nail Artist: Tamara Di Lullo Cable Guy & Personal Trainer: Martin Damian Gomez Friend: Zachary Citara Friend: Tatyanna Nance Friend: Mawa Kaba Friend: Tatiana Daniel Friend: My Vo Ngonc Man: Michael Pierre-Charles Cook: Huu Khoa Pham Cat Puppet #1: Michelle An Cat Puppet #2: Jean-Luc Della Montagna Cat Puppet #3: Zachary Citara Cat Puppet #4: Nick Canonica Cat Puppet #5: Tatyanna Nance Hand Trophy: Nick Canonica Crew - Line Producers: Nicolas Comeau, Jean-Luc Della Montagna 1st Assistant Director: Jean-François Duplat 1st Assistant Camera: Kévin Gourvellec DIT: Daniel Lacasse Assistant Art Department: Lea Berger Assistant Art Department: Ingrid Wilken Assistant Art Department: Kenny Dorvil Assistant Art Department: François Herquel Stylist: Sarah Hall-K Assistant Stylist: Marilyne Gauthier-LEDUC Makeup Artist: Maïna Militza Makeup assistant: Josianne Cournoyer Hair Stylist: Stéphane Scotto Di Cesare Prosthetic Makeup: Rémy Couture Nail Artist: Tamara Di Lullo from Candy Nail Bar Montreal Gaffer: Stéphane Leblanc Best Boy Electric: Julie Martel Electric: Jean-Marc Plante Electric: Samuel Trudelle Key Grip: Jackson Girard Best Boy Grip: Conrad Roy Grip: Fred Demers Production Director: Jean-Luc Della Montagna Unit Manager: Virginie Nolin Production Assistant: Yannick Boutin-Gosselin Production Assistant: Vincent Belisle Ducharme Production Assistant: Jean-Christophe Di Mambro Caterer: Eduardo Castro Robles Catering: De Bons Petits Plats

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In the wake of Pizzagate, a look at how “fake news” and conspiracy theories emerge—and why they linger in the imagination. Charlie Lyne is a Field of Vision Fellow See more from Field of Vision here: fieldofvision.org

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More than three thousand insects appear in this film each for a single frame. As the colours glow and change across their bodies and wings it seems that the genetic programme of millions of years is taking place in a few minutes. It is a rampant creation that seems to defy the explanations of evolutionists and fundamentalists. It is like a mescaline vision dreamt by Charles Darwin. 2004

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Fulton “Mr Wash” Washington was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of a non-violent drug offence in the 1990s. While inside, he turned to painting as a way of expressing himself. Granted clemency by Barack Obama, the film follows Wash as he rebuilds his life. It’s a story about art, family and second chances. Directors: Marisa Aveling & Sean Mattison Music: Dexter Story Read more: we.tl/mr-wash

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Sinopsis: Cruce de miradas en el metro. ¿Cuántas oportunidades has dejado escapar? Darrel hará todo lo posible para no perder la suya. ——————————————————————— Exchange of glances in the subway. How many opportunities have you let slip? Darrel will do everithing possible to not let escape this one. Dirigido por Marc Briones y Alan Carabantes. Saludos de Darrel Team. http://bit.ly/2sBThAN

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There are only a few regions in the world where the skies meet the Earth with almost no distinction between the two. La Palma in the Canary islands is one of them. ‘Entre Ciel et Terre’ literally means ‘Between the sky and Earth’ and was a perfect fit here. While most of the volcanic island is isolated under a thick layer of clouds, the tip of its crater often punches through it and allows you to be one step closer to the Heavens. At an altitude of about 2300 meters above sea level you feel so far removed from any kind of civilization especially because of the cloud inversion. The air is thin and pristine and the living conditions are harsh but that’s the reason why the ORM (Observatory Roque de Los Muchachos) -operated by the IAC (Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias) and part of the European Northern Observatory, was built up there. The summit of La Palma’s caldera benefits from dry and clear skies almost year round with almost no light pollution to disturb it, and only rare Calima (this dusty wind coming from the Sahara desert). It’s safe to say that the ‘Isla Bonita’ is one of the top places in the world to observe the northern hemisphere’s night sky! The purpose of this short was to capture that special place from a different perspective. I really wanted to give the audience sort of a confusion as to where they are because that’s precisely the feeling you get when you look up at the stars from the mountains. You somehow lose sense of any orientation as if you were lost in the immensity of the universe! One image that I had in my head to describe La Palma’s summit was Asgard or Mount Olympus, where all the elements are united and blend together divinely. Even life found a way to survive in this environment bombarded by high-energy rays during the day and battered by cold winds at night. One highlighted species is the fascinating and mind-boggling Tajinaste flower. Also called Tenerife Bugloss or tower of jewels, this docile and resilient endemic plant can endure extreme drought. I included it in the movie because it looks majestic and prehistoric. It really adds something special to the special atmosphere I wanted to convey, especially when the milky way galaxy and the sea of clouds move in the background! By tracking the night sky or displaying the sequences upside-down I was able to give that impression of the Earth floating and rotating in the void of the cosmos. The unusual but innovative close-up views of some parts of the milky way (including the core, Rho Ophiuchi or Cygnus) moving behind the operating telescopes of the OMC helped me give that only human dimension to the movie. The use of an astro-modified camera also enabled me to almost get the full range of colors a DSLR can pick up on single frames from nebulae. I already traveled to La Palma island in November 2017 but I really wanted to shoot there again for several reasons. First I really wanted to get more shots of the core region that would be less spoiled by light pollution than the ones I recently took on Tenerife. Secondly I desperately wanted to meet the extremely talented photographer Alyn Wallace (check him out: http://bit.ly/2IZXvNs) and do a collaboration with him on the island. Thirdly I am still on my way of perfecting the novel art of deep-sky time-lapse and I wanted to reshoot some sequences that didn’t give satisfying results in the past. Finally I wanted to personally experience the Spring vibe of the island when all the plants are blooming and give that sweet smell to the air. I am absolutely thrilled to have met all my expectations (and more!), and I really believe the results look stunning! Everything was recorded with the Canon 6D Baader modified, the Sony a7s, the Sony a7rII and a variety of bright lenses ranging from 14mm to 300mm. I used the Lonely Speck Pure Night and Matt Aust Light pollution filters to reduce light pollution and increase details, and also the Vixen Polarie to track the stars and get cleaner shots. Syrp Genie 3 axis system was used for motion control. All post production was made in Lr with the special timelapse plus plugin, Sequence for mac, TLDF, and final production was made in FCPX. I hope you like the movie as much as I liked shooting and processing it and I thank everyone of you for your support. All content is of course copyrighted AMP&F (except sountrack licensed through Envato Market), and no footage can be used in any way without the author’s permission. Please contact me for media and purchase inquiry. Please share and comment if you liked the video and follow me for more videos like this one! More at adphotography-online.com.

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