Filmmakers
Originally released in 1969. Filmmakers is a feature film. directed by Takahiko Iimura. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stan Brakhage, Stan VanDerBeek, and Jack Smith
Synopsis
Iimura creates a short self-portrait as well as brief portraits of five of his peers: Brakhage, Vanderbeek, Smith, Mekas and Warhol. In each portrait, Iimura attempts to copy the styles and traits of each artist (Vanderbeek's constantly moving camera; Mekas' experiments with film speed; Warhol's use of flashes of white against a black background), while briefly commenting on the images being shown. The film serves effectively as an introduction to the film styles of these artists.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Filmmakers about?
Iimura creates a short self-portrait as well as brief portraits of five of his peers: Brakhage, Vanderbeek, Smith, Mekas and Warhol. In each portrait, Iimura attempts to copy the styles and traits ...
Who directed Filmmakers?
Filmmakers was directed by Takahiko Iimura.
How long is Filmmakers?
Filmmakers has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Filmmakers released?
Filmmakers was released on January 1, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Filmmakers?
The main cast of Filmmakers includes Stan Brakhage, Stan VanDerBeek, Jack Smith, Jonas Mekas, Takahiko Iimura.