The Belgian filmmakers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne have a retrospective at The Film Society of Lincoln Center from May 27 – June 2nd that is not to be missed. I was lucky enough to attend a conversation with Kent Jones and the Dardenne Brothers last night that was enlightening and inspiring. Luc talked about locations, actors Olivier Gourmet & Jérémie Rénier, working with a single camera and having never attended film school. Jean – Pierre told wonderful anecdotes including one about how cinema has the power to change the way we see ourselves and the world. Prior to the conversation was a screening of La Promise, which was fantastic to finally see on the big screen. The Dardenne’s are absolutely two of my favorite filmmakers of all time.
Artist, filmmaker, surfer, and world traveler Dustin Yellin creates intricate volumetric tomographic paintings and hunts for salvaged treasures during his extensive travels. His incredible studio space is a 1500 square foot warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Yellin has filled the space with an eclectic collection of street finds and friends’ artwork. From paintings and drawing by Gavin Anderson and Gibby Haynes to animal skulls, snake skins and giant wooden sculptures, this artistic hub is filled with natural history wonders and contemporary art.
I had a blast shooting this video with Dustin, he’s a super cool cat with tons of drive and talent. We found Dustin through the excellent photography blog The Selby. Thank you Todd Selby!
May Day is the halfway point between spring equinox and summer solstice. In ancient times, May Day involved Pagan rituals to celebrate renewal, fertility and the coming of summer. The Obby-Oss festival, held in Padstow in Cornwall, is believed to be one of the oldest May Day gatherings. (You can check it out in the video above.) Revelers dance through the streets with black caped Osses (horses) who try to catch young maidens as they pass through town.
These days most people think of children dancing around the Maypole or morris dancing when they think of May Day.
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