Local Filmmaker Showcase tonight at Hyattsville Library! 5/18/15

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Location:
Hyattsville
Time:
Monday, May 18, 2015 – 7:00pm
Independent Film Series – a Cultural Exchange:
Local Filmmaker’s Showcase: featuring Chris H. Lynn

Mon. May 18, 2015
7pm (one-hour program, followed by discussion)
Hyattsville Branch Library
The Hyattsville branch welcomes Chris H. Lynn, filmmaker, sound artist, educator and curator to screen various landscape films, including his Trilogy of Summer, and a new Super 8 film.
The digital images and Super 8 films capture the subtle rhythms of movement, light, and sound in urban and rural landscapes (including landscapes in China, where he has filmed extensively since 2008). His work has been screened and exhibited around the globe and has recently been featured in the book Cinema and the AudioVisual Imagination by Robert Robertson. His sound work consists of field recordings, minimal compositions and audio from his films. His latest collection, The Old East Coast was released on the EchoMusic label. Chris also curates the Experimental Film Program Urban/Rural Landscapes for the Utopia Film Festival in Greenbelt, Maryland, which he co-founded in 2005. He has also curated the 2010 Takoma Park Experimental Film Festival, and occasionally programs films for the Sonic Circuits monthly showcase. Currently he is the Filmmaker-in-Residence at the Hyattsville Library.
All are invited to this community event to support and celebrate the work of Prince George’s County independent filmmakers. Refreshments will be served.

May Events!

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Exciting events coming up in the next week or so. A special thanks to Una for the Soundscapes and Sound Identities symposium.

http://www.paesaggiosonoro.it/soundscapeandid/#eng
http://www.portobeseno.it/blog/?p=6186

http://www.pgcmls.info/node/6459

http://dc-soniccircuits.org/shows/05-15-2015-pyramid-atlantic-223/

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.

Thoughts on the VSW screening

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The epic drive to Rochester NY proved to be well worth it! The films looked and sounded great on a large screen. The transition from video to super 8 was seamless and quite stunning. I was in awe of Gordon’s technical proficiency. The Q and A afterwards was pleasant and we all enjoyed some rounds at the local pub on a lovely spring night in upstate New York.

In addition, Tara also provided us with a tour of the VSW which has a plethora of treasures. This is a place you could spend hours  doing research, viewing the exhibitions, browsing the collection, or just reading. I would urge anyone interested  in the Visual Arts to take a trip and visit the building. Fantastic time!