Timescape, Alexander Pappas homage to Ron Fricke, released in
2000, 5 minutes.
Timescape is a day in the life of a city. Set in a surreal atmosphere of
constant chaos and continuous evolution.
It is the story of humans, and the empire that they have built.
From the Director
"The creation of Timescape was really a two part affair. Firstly, the matter of
motion and time in context to daily life was the primary concept for this film.
Secondly was the span I wanted to show this in. From sunrise to sunset.
A span of approximately 12 hours, one working day, was the backdrop of the film
because it gives the film purpose. All this chaos and movement .
And then it's all over. The day is gone, the sun has set and all is back to
quiet.
Everyone has seen traffic pass by or clouds in the sky. But if you give them a
different perspective on the matter, a way to look at it in a new light, then
suddenly the magic of motion pictures becomes evident. At least for me anyways.
A major influence for this film was Filmmaker Ron Fricke. His works have
astounded audiences and really pushed the boundaries of cinematography.
It is in fact for that reason, that I decided to make this film in his shadow.
As an homage to his work.
In the end, it boils down to "is it an entertaining" or "visually stimulating
film" ?
And for the answer, I'll let audiences decide for themselves. "
Credits
Directed and Produced by Alexander Pappas.
Director of Photography, Edited and Music by Mike Carrs
Awards
Winner - Best Experimental Short Film, Digital Catapult Online Film Festival,
Beverly Hills, CA, USA, October 2000
Winner - Voted Best Experimental Short Film, Ifilm.com, Beverly Hills, CA, USA,
April 2001
Nominated - Best Experimental Short Film, Zoiefest International Online Film
Festival, march 2001
Nominated - Best short Film of the Month, Slamdance; Anarchy Online, October
2001
Official Selection - Best Short Film, BlackSilver Film Festival, August 2000
Official Selection - Nominations to be Announced, International Festival of
Cinema And Technology, October 2002
Links
http://www.pockettv.com/mpg/timescape.mpeg
- a download version of Timescape (12mb)
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