- BANGS’ five-minute music video for the Mutual Benefit song “Advanced Falconry” packs a whole lot of characterization into a wordless slow-motion sequence. Nothing much happens in the film – it’s merely the backstory to a family portrait – but seeing all the chaos behind one moment of joy makes the moment all the sweeter. You wouldn’t think that five minutes of slow-motion conflict could be interesting, but credit must be given to the actors, whose expressiveness carries the story beautifully. See the film here.
- When You Say You’re a Swimmer, a one-minute short from Chris Shimojima, is quick, bleak, and shockingly human. An ode to competitive swimmers, it captures the world of the sport without romanticism. The film is rhythmic in both visuals and sound, culminating in a final glimpse of bliss that balances the raw rigor of the preceding seconds. Dive in here.
- Zach Kempf’s ACCELERATE: Be the Tortoise, Not the Hare is a three-minute jolt of motivation. A visual essay about the virtues of slowing down, it’s clever, concise, and compelling, with just enough self-awareness to not come off as preachy or overbearing. Check it out here.
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