Tag Archive for 'short film'

“Influencers” – How Trends and Creativity Become Contagious

carla published on November 10, 2010 in art and celebrity. 10 Comments Tags: influencers, short film, SuperForester Jackson.

On October 25, 2007, SuperForester Jackson wrote a post weighing the differences between ways of creating an impact on this planet. His conclusions were something along the lines of, “Changing the world is easy”, “Changing a person’s mind is extremely difficult”, and how as a result, instead, he was interested in “influencing people”. Because influence is a powerful thing, it is “the ring in the nose of the Bull that is Change.”

Something about his phrasing really had an effect on my views on how we can approach solving the world’s problems and something about what he shared in that blog post really stuck with me. Put simply, I guess you can say his words really influenced me. Which is why I took special interest in a short film by Paul Rojanathara and Davis Johnson called “INFLUENCERS”. It is a film that explores what it means to be an “influencer” in popular culture today through conversations with New York City creatives.

It’s excellent. And is totally worth the 14 minutes it lasts so I definitely recommend you take the time to watch it and then ask yourself: “How am I influencing those around me?” Because whether you know it or not, you’re an influencing machine! And as Jackson said a few years ago, “in every interaction you have, NO MATTER HOW (seemingly) INSIGNIFICANT, there is a golden opportunity to influence.” And boy, if that idea isn’t empowering, I don’t know what is. :)

Love to all,
Carla

‘Your Secret’ by Jean-Sébastien Monzani

carla published on July 9, 2010 in art and zeitgeist. 6 Comments Tags: jean-sebastien mozani, short film, typography, your secret.

Hi, SuperForest!

The past few days have been a bit grey and gloomy here in San Diego, but despite the weather, this lovely video has me feeling warm and fuzzy. Created by Jean-Sébastien Monzani, “Your Secret” is a short film that asks us viewers to reflect on a personal, significant, and happy secret. As such, “Your Secret” is a movie about you.

By the end of the video, I can guarantee you two things will occur: first, you’ll feel like you’ve undoubtedly shared a significant moment with a complete “stranger”. Second, you’ll have a smile on your face. Or at least I hope so. And if you don’t believe me, I suppose you just have to watch and see for yourself.

Wishing you a very happy Friday,
C

Short Film: Fluffy McCloud

carla published on June 23, 2010 in art. 4 Comments Tags: animation, conor finnegan, fluffy mccloud, short film.

Fluffy McCloud is a story much like any other. It is a story about a hero … who is a cloud (okay, maybe not so typical). And unlike other clouds that are usually depicted in a very gloomy light, this cloud is particularly special for it beautifully illustrates “man’s misunderstanding and mixed up relationship with mother nature” and consequently, nature’s all-forgiving and loving ways.

Lots of love goes out to Conor Finnegan for creating that little gem!

Short Film: “Nothing Special”

iman published on June 7, 2010 in art. 5 Comments Tags: nothing special, short film.

Hey SuperForest,

I first saw the amazing “Nothing Special” about a year ago and have refrained from posting it for lack of the right words to describe its pure awesome-ness. Today I realized, however, that there are no words that will do it justice. Any watered down introduction I try to give you will never beat simply watching it for yourselves. So here it is, SuperForest: One of my all time favourite short films coming at you from a stressed-out-of-my-mind/Finals-Week-Iman! I’m sure a lot of you are in the same position so I hope this makes you as happy as it does me.

Have a wonderful, wonderful week!

Much love to you all,
iman.

SuperForest Presents: Friday Films

heather published on May 7, 2010 in art and zeitgeist. 2 Comments Tags: friday films, plastic bag, Ramin Bahrani, short film, Werner Herzog.

This week’s selection is a short film that was actually brought to my attention by SuperForester Carolina, who was kind enough to email us a link. This email sat in my inbox for around two weeks, barely the time it takes to bat an eyelash in comparison to the time a plastic bag spends on earth. I don’t know why it took me this long to watch it, but this film has been embedded into my psyche now, and I will be sharing it with everyone I know. My deepest gratitude to you Carolina!

Although Friday Films is supposed to be a place where I am supposed to discuss films, I don’t want to say much about the film because I just want you to watch it. Its beauty and its message speaks for itself. What a dramatic, thoughtful way to remind us about the impact of a single plastic bag. I look forward to hearing your comments on this film!

Plastic Bag

Written and Directed by Ramin Bahrani, Narrated by Werner Herzog.

Wolfgang and Christoph Lauenstein’s Balance

patricia published on February 16, 2010 in zeitgeist. 0 Comments Tags: acadamy award, Balance, best animated short, Christoph Lauenstein, lauenstein, short film, SuperForester Patricia, Wolfgang Lauenstein.

Described by the LA Times as turning “a black comedy into a meditation on human interdependence”, this is the great short film “Balance” created by German twin brothers Wolfgang and Christoph Lauenstein:

Winning the 1989 Acadamy Award for Best Animated Short, the film shows five overcoated individuals living on a small platform floating in space. Whenever one of them moves, the others must do so as well to ensure that the platform does not tip over. The group works cooperatively to maintain a “balance” until one individual pulls a box onto the platform. Since all are curious as to what the box is, the individuals try to inspect the box and their actions disrupt the balance of the platform, and those on it.

I won’t spoil the ending, but suffice to say, it doesn’t turn out well for any of them.

So far, so… kind of un-SuperForesty, right? Ah, but that’s only if we look at it as a message of isolation, separation and failure rather than as a signpost to the opposite of those things! Having been introduced to it by SuperForester Sandor some months ago, it’s stuck with me. I really feel for our overcoated friends. When I think about it – all those poor guys needed to do would’ve been to all come into the centre, with the box of pretty music (but dubious intentions) and a campfire hootenany could’ve been had by all. Yep, working together for the common good, that’s what I like.

Love

Patrick Hughes: Signs

ewa published on February 1, 2010 in art. 8 Comments Tags: conversations, short film, signs.

My friend sent this to me via email:

So be a light, be love, smile, be a YES person.

Care about others too :) They need you!

Love, Ewa

Joseph Pelling: “Outside the Box”

carla published on November 12, 2009 in art and zeitgeist. 2 Comments Tags: animation, inspiration, Joseph Pelling, Niles and Frasier Crane, Outside the Box, short film, SuperForester Carla, Theory.

For those of you in need of a bit of inspiration, I present Joseph Pelling’s “Outside the Box”

Upon watching this animation, I was thinking: maybe inspiration has nothing to do with boxes, boats, or rockets. If you’re enthusiastic about something, and love it, and focus your energy on it, the inspiration will come naturally in whatever shape or form it sees fit. Always.

And the strong “Niles and Frasier”-ish vibes that the video was giving off totally made me smile.

(via the fabulous wwwatch)

Lindsey Olivares: “Anchored”

carla published on August 17, 2009 in art and zeitgeist. 4 Comments Tags: Anchored, Lindsey Olivares, short film.

Goodness me, for a video that is only two minutes and fifty-three seconds, it really tugs at the ol’ heart strings.

What a treasure! And it is no secret that in our greatest times of need, a change in one’s mindset, a little love energy, and yes, a written affirmation will always go a long way. For every anchor of doubt, there is always a rope of hope. Hugs to the creator, Lindsey Olivares, for that heartwarming reminder. Visit her fab blog for some great artwork.

(via LikeCool!)

The Danish Poet

iman published on May 13, 2009 in celebrity. 3 Comments Tags: short film, The Danish Poet.

EVERYTHING happens for a reason, as is shown by the wonderful short film “The Danish Poet” by Torill Kove, narrated by Liv Ullmann.

Can we trace the chain of events that leads to our own birth? Is our existence just coincidence? Do little things matter?

The narrator of The Danish Poet considers these questions as we follow Kasper, a poet whose creative well has run dry, on a holiday to Norway to meet the famous writer, Sigrid Undset. As Kasper’s quest for inspiration unfolds, it appears that a spell of bad weather, an angry dog, slippery barn planks, a careless postman, hungry goats and other seemingly unrelated factors might play important roles in the big scheme of things after all.

Taken from YouTube

Its rather long but worth it!
peace,
-iman