Experimental Filmmaking Philosophy

While "experimental" covers a wide range of practice, an "experimental film" is often characterized by the absence of linear narrative, the use of various abstracting techniques (out of focus, painting or scratching on film, rapid editing), the use of asynchronous sound or even the absence of any sound track. The goal is often to place the viewer in a more active and more thoughtful relationship to the film. Most of these experimental films are designed around a specific filmmaking technique, desire to express a mood, or an need to show the subject in a specific point of view.

Below is a list of just a few of the experimental films created and the overall approach used. Sharing the creation philosophy, along with the results, is the Da Vincian way. If you are interesting in seeing a more complete set of film techniques, please take some time to see Live The Dream Films Vimeo site.

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The hardest part about filmmaking is not coming up with an idea, finding money to make it, writing the scripts, creating storyboards, scouting, talent, cameras, cinematography, lighting, editing, compositing, coloring, sound, or even distribution; the hardest part is just doing it without fear of failure. In the production world, you can not fail - for every start you want a successful outcome. Very little attention is given to innovation and experimentation because failure is not an accepted part of this process. Experimental filmmaking is about failing one’s way to success - it is about learning through, rather than with, the medium of film.

Mentors

-Anthony Q. Artis
-Sheila Curran Bernard
-Steven D. Katz
-Alan Rosenthal

Current Studies

- Cinematography

- Depth of Field/Lens

- Story Telling

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