Deep Focus Short
Overview of films
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Zhou Tao | 4' | China | None
In this playful collage that critiques the militarisation of the workplace, Chinese workers are shown shouting out their assigned number during group -
Artist Talk: Zachary Epcar
Zachary Epcar discusses his body of work, his new film Billy, and how he explores themes of desire and despair. -
The Wonders of Nature
From Mothlight to Curious Light and Discoveries on the Forest Floor 1-3 – an amazing study and categorisation of fungi, insects and birds. -
Short Profile Kiluanji Kia Henda
Angola’s history accessed through various characters, all linked to a specific moment. Absurdity and irony make raw reality bearable. -
Short Profile Leonardo Mouramateus 2
People build strong connections with the environments that shape them. In our rapidly changing society, some youthful rebelliousness might be more necessary than ever. -
Artist Talk: Pauline Curnier Jardin
Pauline Curnier Jardin talks about her expansive body of work, which covers many genres and media, and the themes she keeps returning to. -
After Reality
Zhou Tao | 15' | China | None
In this soothingly sedated work, dragon-boat rowers train in heavily vegetated areas of the city. We are transported between seasons and continents wi -
Blue and Red
Zhou Tao | 26' | China | None
Shot in Guangzhou and Bangkok, this quietly captivating video considers the role of public squares as we watch gathered crowds bathed in artificial ne -
Charizard
Leonardo Mouramateus | 14' | Brazil | None
A couple spends a week taking care of someone else’s house. Parties and confrontations will test the new relationship. -
Chicken Speak to Duck, Pig Speak to Dog
Zhou Tao | 6' | China | None
Taking its title from a Chinese proverb, this two-channel video observes men up a tree imitating animal sounds, bringing an ancient custom to an urban -
Chorus
Josh Lewis | 17' | USA | International premiere
‘Direct Film’ was made by making two basic photochemical film processes conflict on the film emulsion’s surface. The result is absolutely hypnotising.