Speaking of David Lynch, here’s an animated retelling of the brief encounter between Lynch and George Lucas and the proposed filming of Return of the Jedi. Utilizing audio from a Q&A with David Lynch and “crude illustrations”, this brilliant little piece was shot entirely on an iPhone by Sascha Ciezata using the iMotion app.
A bit of loveliness for you before your Valentine’s weekend begins as the lovely and multi-talented Ariana Delawari presents intimate excerpts from her debut album, Lion of Panjshir. The following series of filmed vignettes was directed by David Lynch who is also distributing the album through his record label David Lynch MC. Recording since 2007, Ariana’s journey making Lion of Panjshir began in her homeland of Afghanistan where she recorded at her parents home in Kabul and where she continues to return to film and document her family’s life in Afghanistan.
From Mr. Lynch:
“ARIANA WRITES GREAT SONGS - THEY ARE FILLED WITH FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS FROM HER LIFE - HER LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD AND LIFE IN AFGHANISTAN WHERE HER ROOTS ARE - ANCIENT AND MODERN FLOW TOGETHER HERE - THIS MIXTURE OF CULTURESAND HER MELODIES AND LYRICS CONJURE A GREAT UNIQUE FEELING IN PEOPLE - PEOPLE ARE SURPRISED AND EMOTIONALLY MOVED BY THIS MUSIC — ARIANA’S GOT SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT AND SHE DOES IT REAL WELL - IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DEBUT ALBUM SHE’S MADE.”
(*Ariana is also one of the lovely ladies from the LA Ladies Choir who’s hauntingly beautiful music I edited into Aaron Rose’s film on Corita Kent, Become a Microscope-90 Statements on Sister Corita.)
For the film and sports lovers, here’s what it might look like if Quentin Tarantino, David Lynch, Wes Anderson, Jean-Luc Godard or Werner Herzog “directed” the Super Bowl. Have a great Super Bowl Sunday! Via Slate V.
(*note-It get’s better after the Tarantino bit.)
There’s a new art fair in town as the inaugural Art Los Angeles Contemporary takes over the Pacific Design Center this weekend with screenings, conversations and over 55 international and emerging galleries peddling their wares. Special events include: Ten Years of Hammer Projects, Culver City Gallery Tour and 34 Degrees North: A Selection of Artist Videos from Los Angeles featuring David Lynch among others. For more info and list of exhibitors click here or image below.
Old chum of chumpchampion Chris Milk gives us an exclusive q&a for his latest film, Last Day Dream. Created for ONEDREAMRUSH, a film festival for 42-second short films based on dreams, the short was also shot and musically composed by Chris and features the sound design of another one of our college pals, the extraordinary Eddie Kim. Held in Beijing, China, the film festival gathered some of the world’s most creative filmmakers and had them compose short films on “the dreams that continue to haunt, delight, and inspire them.” So far the results have been dreamy.
(to see the film in Chris’ recommended Quicktime format click here)
From Mr. Milk:
-What was the project for?
It was commissioned for a film festival in Beijing called the 42 second dream film festival (www.42×42.com). They asked 42 artists around the world to each make a 42 second film based on the theme “dreams”. There was barely any budget, I did it because I liked the idea, and because of the other directors participating. David Lynch, Mike Figgis, Leos Carax, Larry Clark, Abel Ferrara, Floria Sigismondi, Jonas Mekas, Harmony Korine, Kennith Anger, a bunch more.
-What is the concept of the film?
A man watches his life pass before him in 42 seconds.
-What inspired the music?
The high piano note is the musical equivalent of an EKG monitor. The dark low chord is supposed to represent his breath. There is actually a breath sound buried deep in the black parts but I need to raise it again with mixmaster Eddie Kim. The final sustained high note at the end that goes to black represents the EKG flatline. Eddie and I thought about mixing in a real EKG sound but it seemed to heavy handed at the time when we tried it. Now I kinda wonder if I should have since most people are not getting the music as sound design thing.
-How and why is Pauly Shore in your film?
The shots go by quick, but the wardrobe and props are all time period specific. The man is born in the 70’s. Grows up in the 80’s. Goes to college and gets punched out in the early 90’s. Who would be more likely to punch you in the face around 93′ other than Pauly Shore?
-Anything else you’d like to share?
Lenny Mesina needs a girlfriend. Please send photo and your favorite gelato flavor to chump1@chumpchampion
And that’s when Chris decided to share a little too much information, thanks a bunch buddy.
Written and Directed by Chris Milk
Produced by Samantha Storr
Associate Producer Brad O’Connor
Music Chris Milk
Photography Chris Milk
Editor Livio Sanchez
Production Designer Matthew Holt
Wardrobe Stylist Lydia Paddon
Makeup & Wardrobe Molly Paddon
Production Assistance Jason Baum
Production Assistance Clint Caluory
Telecine Dave Hussey
Sound Design Eddie Kim
Shot entirely on Lensbaby Lenses and Canon 5D Mark II SLR Camera
Huge art openings, major and not so major motion pictures, as well as Trashy and Smelly events in LA. The end of May is a busy busy weekend and finds a lil’ somethin’ somethin’ for everyone, even peeps in Cinci!
*As a result of a dispute with EMI, the record — featuring vocal contributions from members of the Strokes, the Cardigans, the Flaming Lips, the Pixies, and Super Furry Animals — is no longer receiving an official release. A book containing Lynch’s artwork, originally slated to be packaged with the CD, will now only include a blank CD-R, of which the artists cagily advise, “Use it as you will.”
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