We’re making a movie and want to involve you. We believe filmmaking is for everyone and advocate for social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. We want to share these important issues and weave them into the filmmaking process. If you want to be part of a fun, inclusive project that cares for your overall wellbeing, we’d love to welcome you.
3 films we were inspired by
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We felt inspired to watch movies this week. (Surprise, surprise. 😜) Specifically, we wanted to reenter into the mindset of filmmaking. What goes into making a film? All three films we watched together evoked our emotions and creative energy around using filmmaking as a tool to tell stories. Highlights of our inspirationThe Outrun — This is a women-driven film (e.g., writers, director, producers, lead actor) with a focus on accurately portraying mental illness and our connection with nature. We were pleasantly surprised to see "Childcare" listed in the end credits—Yes! Please, and thank you!—and noticed the production was supported by public funding, which is much more rare in the U.S. Anora — We were intrigued by the director's first feature film, Tangerine, which was shot entirely on iPhone, and appreciate his focus on creating films about the lives of sex workers to help remove the stigma. Accurately representing marginalized communities in film is extremely important, and it's refreshing to see filmmakers take this seriously through research, consultants, and the health and safety of everyone working on the film. 1917 — This 2-hour feature was made to look like a single take with no editing cuts. We've always been curious to try making one-shot scenes or movies. We were especially inspired by how the one-shot technique can actually serve the story, by allowing us as viewers to feel and experience the events alongside the characters in real time. We borrowed the DVD from the library specifically for the special features to learn more about the creators' intentions and methods behind this challenging feat. More than just watching a movieAre we the only ones who want to see more behind-the-scenes content? We wish there were more ways to dive deeper into the making of films. Why is it that we often rely on articles from movie critics or press interviews to learn about the experience of the filmmakers? We'd love to see the behind-the-scenes information easily available in one central spot, like the film's website, for example. We appreciate that there are filmmakers who continue to push the boundaries of the status quo in film, both on and off screen. We'd love to connect with more of them. That's why we've been considering the idea of organizing a film summit to connect and learn with other friendly people who care about making films in a meaningful and intentional way. Feel over analyzeAfter we finished watching each movie, we sat with our feelings for a while. We didn't want to be rushed to discuss the movie or fully understand it. We didn't want the pressure to immediately critique or analyze. Just feeling the movie was enough. What’s one movie you’ve seen that made you feel deeply? How has watching that film impacted you? Let us know by replying to this email. Take care, |
A Creative Duo
We’re making a movie and want to involve you. We believe filmmaking is for everyone and advocate for social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. We want to share these important issues and weave them into the filmmaking process. If you want to be part of a fun, inclusive project that cares for your overall wellbeing, we’d love to welcome you.
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