VIMEO NOTES 1.618 is a graphic short film exploring a world of lush mathematically inspired animations that convey both the mood of the dramatic musical composition and the pure beauty that can be constructed through the logic and structure of numbers [i.e., the golden ratio]. From epic landscape cinematography studying the patterns of the desert to complex procedural organic 3D animation, this piece works to create a dynamically powerful yet seemingly effortless blend of sound and image. The film was featured on Brian Transeau’s 2006 DVD release, This Binary Universe.
Scott Pagano | director, cinematographer, editor, animator, effects Brian Transeau (BT), music | Ron Martino, producer | Production year, 2006
VIMEO NOTES. The prospect of Earth being ruled from space is no longer science-fiction. The dream of the original Dr. Strangelove, Wernher von Braun (from Nazi rocket-scientist to NASA director) has survived every US administration since WW2 and is coming to life. Today the technology exists to weaponize space, a massive American industry thrives, and nations are maneuvering for advantage.
PAX AMERICANA tackles this pivotal moment. Are war machines already orbiting Earth? Can treaties keep space weapons-free? Must the world capitulate to one super-cop on the global beat? With startling archival footage and unprecedented access to US Air Force Space Command, this elegant, forceful documentary reveals the state of play through generals, space-policy analysts, politicians, diplomats, peace activists, and hawks.
Filled with humour, heart and an earnest eco-conscience, the documentary In the Wake of the Flood chronicles Atwood's unusual book tour.
The author incorporated a series of grassroots theatrical productions based on The Year of the Flood into her book tour and used the tour to raise awareness of the preservation of bird habitats and promote Birdlife International, an alliance of bird conservation groups.
"What attracted me to filming Margaret was, here was an artist who was using her celebrity status for a cause — it wasn't to sell more books," says director Ron Mann.
"And birds, in particular, I had no interest in, personally, because I live in downtown Toronto. I was completely oblivious to birds. But then, when you start noticing birds, and then you realize they're part of an invisible landscape, they're part of biodiversity."
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A visit to the bird exhibit at New York's American Museum of Natural History turns into a mini eco-lesson in which Atwood notes there are a lot fewer birds now than 10 years ago.
"The things that are killing them are eventually going to kill us," says Atwood. "They are the canaries in the coal mine."
A Powerful Anti-Zionist Action at University of Michigan. Students Protest IDF Soldiers Campus Visit
By University of Michigan Students University of Michigan / Mondoweiss
NOTES. During a presentation by two IDF soldiers to University of Michigan students, the students were wearing names of Palestinians killed by the IDF. The students quietly walked out of the room into the hallway.
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. VIMEO NOTES. Inspired by a TED talk by Stefan Sagmeister, we packed up a Canon 5D and travelled through South America, Europe, and New Zealand. This is a little of what we saw.
Wanderlust
Production | Matt Daniels & Joy Andrews | March-June, 2010 Music composer | Max Richter
