Welcome to Video Smack
Last year, late in the summer I had an idea to create an impromptu video/film series around DC. It was something to do, during what was is considered "the slow period" in gallery business. Well, I got sidetracked and ended up producing a performance piece instead.
Well, a year later...Summer is back and the film series is gearing up.
Here is how it works:
On any given night of the Summer, we show up at some location in, or around Washington DC and set up our projector, or projectors and turn them on.
Pretty simple huh.
Well, the locations may, or may not be authorized by the "powers that be".
So, we show up and roll till we are asked to leave, or are arrested (we ask in the event of a bust that a human shield be formed around the organizers till the equipment can be gathered and we make our escape).
What kinds of Video will be shown?
We are leaning toward production oriented artists filmwork/video. That is, artists who spend a bit more time in post-production. Then again, if I like it, I'll project it.
The filmmakers are from all over the world and in our own back yard.
How do you find us??
Six hours before the film rolls, we send out a mass e-mail, or text message (if we can figure out how to do that one) with location and film info. It's kind of a video rave, you show up and enjoy. Locations are somewhat film dependent. We will try and find an interesting location to create some sort of flow with the film. Then again, if it's a hot summer, I am not opposed to doing the entire thing in a pool somewhere. Did someone say Cannonball!
Does it cost anything??
Out of the goodness of our hearts, nope. We are dropping the time and the expense for the sake of a good time and to bring some amazing artwork to the city to enjoy. We are not opposed to someone buying us a beverage, or flipping for pizza during the show. And if we get pinched, bailing us out of jail.
So, get yourself on the call list. First film premiers in mid July!
