Category Archives: Cinema

Landscape Tempo 1-7

An ongoing exploration of the audiovisual in urban and rural landscapes.
These views (occurrences) reflect the rhythm and tempo of isolated or single moments . They are normally composed of one or two scenes.
Occurrences:
Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
Nanjing, China
Maryland, USA
Virginia, USA
Baoying, China
Normandie, France

Note: This project is still evolving and may change, but for now, here is a small sample.

Spring Screenings and Lectures

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Here are some exciting events I will be taking part in the next few months.

4/18/15- Visiting Artist at VSW Visual Studies Workshop

5/15/15-Curating films and screening one roll of Journal of Drifting Hours at Sonic Circuits

5/18/15-Local Filmmaker showcase at Hyattsville Library

5/22/524-Miniature Landscape Correspondance at Soundscapes and Sound Identities, Italy with Una Lee

There are other developments in the works, much more soon!

Finally arrived!!

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Robert Robertson’s new book arrived last night!
I am really honored and moved to be included in this work.
The text is beautifully written and quite suitable for pedagogical purposes, practitioners, or for someone just venturing into cinema studies.
A must read on the audiovisual!
Here are some links to purchase-
Thanks again Robert!
http://www.ibtauris.com/Search%20Results.aspx?query=robert+robertson

Baoying Window and Ships Passing at the Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinamericano Havana, Cuba Dec 4-14, 2014

I am really thrilled to be part of this epic screening series in Havana Cuba.
Contemporary Experimental Films: Program 6
Here is the program
http://vimeo.com/81468651

Expanded Cinema in Takoma Park, Md on 12/11/14

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At this live experimental cinema and sound event, filmmakers and sound artists collaborate to create a new audiovisual experience. The evening features unedited Super 8 films shot by Chris H. Lynn accompanied by a live improvised score from Daniel Barbiero, Gary Rouzer, and Chris H. Lynn. The score will include double bass, clarinet, cello, objects, and various sound sources. The rhythm of the projector and the internal tempo of the shots will also contribute to the audiovisual experience.

Suggested $10 donation.

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This event is part of the City of Takoma Park’s “We Are Takoma” series. We Are Takoma offers a range of programming featuring the talents of local, regional and international performers. The series provides the community with an affordable cultural experience and an opportunity to engage with performers. Events include monthly poetry readings, an ongoing film series, art openings, concerts, dance performances, and more, much more.

Ships Passing and Baoying Window screened in Contemporary Experimental Films in Havana, Cuba

December 4-14 Baoying Window and Ships Passing on the Huangpu River will be part of Contemporary Experimental Films program 6 at the Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinamericano Havan, Cuba
More on this soon!

Link is here