The films in this Impakt Channel category deal with language, communication, meaning and understanding. Containing a diverse group of films by artists Jack Feldstein, Doug Fishbone, Adam Leech, Tony Cokes and George Barber, “Mind Your Language” spans the concept of communication (or lack thereof) from voice recognition software all the way to scriptwriting.
Items in this program
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Beyond Language – George Barber
Beyond Language – George Barber
Beyond Language is an attempt to convey expression and emotion without words. Two people are trying to convey feelings to each other on a city overpass. Little camerawork is used and the piece is achieved in just one take.
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The Fantastical World of Scriptwriting – Jack Feldstein
The Fantastical World of Scriptwriting – Jack Feldstein
A smart and funny neon animation by Jack Feldstein, in his unique stream-of-consciousness neon animation style, on everything you need to know about writing a script.
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Headphones – Tony Cokes
Headphones – Tony Cokes
‘Headphones,’ a short video work, borrows a promotional film for “New Dimensions in Sound,” a soundtrack by Berlin electronic artist Static, and image processing software that came with Static’s music CD.
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Speech Bubble – Adam Leech
Speech Bubble – Adam Leech
The main concerns of Adam Leech’s work are the semantics of voice versus speech and the political engineering of public space and community.
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Towards a Common Understanding – Doug Fishbone
Towards a Common Understanding – Doug Fishbone
A narrative filled with bizarre anecdotes and filthy jokes, homespun proverbs and strange social analysis, Towards a Common Understanding investigates the culture of media saturation which confronts the contemporary attention span at every turn.
