Zoom Out: Playful Experiments in Cinema

This program of family-friendly short films playfully explores just what movies can do. The films featured include everything from Stan Brakhage’s classic Garden of Earthly Delights, made without a camera by placing flora and fauna directly on the film strip, to entertaining obscurities like 33 Yo-Yo Tricks, a forgotten 1970s time capsule that delivers what the title promises, and more! Full of creative ideas, unusual techniques, and exceptional artistry, these films are sure to inspire and impress viewers of all ages. (approx. 70 mins.)

Free Radicals, Len Lye (16mm, 4 mins.)

The Garden of Earthly Delights, Stan Brakhage (35mm, 2 mins.)

Binocular Menagerie, Leslie Thornton (digital file, 4 mins.)

Cord Walk, William Wegman (digital file, 1 min.)

Screen Test: Ann Buchanan, Andy Warhol (16mm, 3 mins.)

Sour Death Balls, Jessica Yu (BetaSP, 5 mins.)

Dog Duet, William Wegman (digital file, 3 mins)

Butterlamp, Hu Wei (digital file, 15 mins.)

Globe Trot, Mitchell Rose (digital file, 5 mins.)

Ball & Can, William Wegman digital file, 6 mins.)

Hand Catching Lead, Richard Serra (16mm, 3 mins.)

33 Yo-Yo Tricks, P. White (16mm, 8 mins.)

Let Your Light Shine, Jodie Mack (16mm, 3 mins.)