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Rituaali sateenkaarelle Ritual for the Rainbow

Sami Sänpäkkilän lyhytelokuva Rituaali sateenkaarelle (2023) on tarina neljästä esiteinistä, jotka ovat ajautuneet kotiväkivallan seurauksena yhteiskunnan turvaverkkojen ulkopuolelle. Ariel, Rupi, Liisa ja Hemmo elättävät itsensä ammuskelemalla rottia autoromuttamolla ja keräämällä tyhjiä pulloja. Heillä ei ole roolimalleja tai esikuvia, ennen kuin he kohtaavat maalla asuvan wiccan, jonka luona toteutetut rituaalit opettavat heitä taistelemaan väkivaltaa ja patriarkaattia vastaan – maksua vastaan tietenkin. 

Karkkia koko rahalla! Värien taikaa!

Ohjaus, kuvaus, käsikirjoitus, musiikki: Sami Sänpäkkilä

Rooleissa: Emilia Yli-Pukka, Ilona Malte-Colliard, Seela Minder, Miisa Koivuaho-Sormunen, Ida Sofia Fleming 

Lavastaja, puvustaja: Anne-Mari Musturi

Valaisija: Sara Aaltio

Valoassistentti: Elise Peltola Äänisuunnittelu: Jaakko Niemelä

Catering: Pasi Salmi Sivurooleissa: Elissa Määttänen, Kalevi Suopursu ***

"Ritual for the Rainbow" is a story about four preteens who live outside of society's safety nets due to domestic violence. Ariel, Rupi, Liisa, and Hemmo make a living by shooting rats at a junkyard and collecting empty bottles. They lack role models and authority figures until they meet a Wiccan who organises rituals to teach them confidence and how to combat violence and patriarchy — for a fee, of course.

Candy for life! Magic in colour!

Director, Cinematographer, Writer, Music: Sami Sänpäkkilä

Starring: Emilia Yli-Pukka, Ilona Malte-Colliard, Seela Minder, Miisa Koivuaho-Sormunen, Ida Sofia Fleming 

Art Director: Anne-Mari Musturi

Gaffer: Sara Aaltio

Sound Design: Jaakko Niemelä

Lighting Technician: Elise PeltolaCatering: Pasi Salmi Co-starring: Elissa Määttänen, Kalevi Suopursu

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VIFF 2023 Review: Lynx Man (Ilveskuiskaaja)

Finnish hermit Hannu and his fascination with the endangered Eurasian lynx is the subject of the documentary Lynx Man. The documentary Lynx Man showcases a man who you’d first think to be an eccentric. Over time, you’ll see his work is less of a hobby and more of a mission. The film begins with an old Finnish man finding a dead Eurasian lynx near the street. He picks it up and takes it with…

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[📝ENG translation] The Finnish festival summer will be scorching hot next year - a new festival headlined by the Eurovision Sensation.

A legendary festival is making a comeback in Finland next summer with Joker Out as a headline artist. This post will summarize two articles to tell what is all of this about. There were few articles published in the media but these two will summarize the main points.

English translation by @niini5 and @drugsforaddicts, review by @saallotar proofread by X klámstrákur.

The Finnish festival summer will be scorching hot next year - a new festival headlined by the Eurovision Sensation

Original article written by Jarkko Fräntilä for Rumba, published 19.11.2024.

Happening in Mikkeli!

Dinosaurock, which started in 1987, and Jurassic Rock, which began in 2007, are getting a successor. Dinosaurock comes to Visulahti, Mikkeli,from August 15 to 16, 2025.

The first 12 artists to be announced for the festival have now been revealed. The lineup includes names like Joker Out, Ismo Alanko, Sexmane, Stam1na, Etta, Sara Siipola, Irina, Eevil Stöö, and Mikkeli-based BRHG. Additional programmes will be revealed soon.

The band, which rose to international fame with their song Carpe Diem in last year's Eurovision Song Contest, visited Finland for the first time in 2023. Joker Out performed to sold-out audiences at Olympia, Tampere, at Logomo, Turku, and at two shows at the Tavastia Club, Helsinki. The tickets were sold out in no time. The band performed at Tavastia¹ in the early 2024.

¹Translator note: Concert location in the early 2024 was Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki

Dinosaurock's Aikainen Lisko (Early Lizard)-tickets are on sale from today, 19.11.2024, onward. You can find the event's website here.

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Dinosaurock of Visulahti makes a comeback next summer - organising the festival are Jurassic veteran Mikko Jokipii and Jonna Vuolle from Mikkeli

Original article writte by Anssi Mehtälä for Mikkelin Kaupunkilehti, published 19.11.2024.

A dream had for many years of many live music lovers in Mikkeli is about to come true next summer, on on the 15th and 16th of August to be precise.

Mikkeli will then once again host a rock festival, and in what many even consider to be the only right venue too, Visulahti Travel Center.

On Friday and Saturday, around a dozen domestic and foreign artists will perform in Visulahti, of which about half will be announced at this stage.

Among others, Stam1na, Ismo Alanko, Bloodred Hourglass, Sexmane, Irina, Saimaa, Mokoma, Etta and Eevil Stöö will be coming to Visulahti.

One international guest has been confirmed so far: Joker Out, the Slovenian indie rock band that made a name for themselves at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023.

The band has since visited Finland, performing for instance twice at the Tavastia club in Helsinki and at Ruisrock last summer.

“We are still looking for two or three international performers. The essential thing is that they'll strengthen the festival's repertoire” says Mikko Jokipii, one of the festival's creators.

The festival carries a name that can only be described as legendary, Dinosaurock.

The organiser is a joint-stock company of the same name, founded this autumn and backed by Jurassic Rock's long-time background figure Mikko Jokipii, who is also a film producer, Jonna Vuolle from Mikkeli, and Mikko Linnansaari, who has extensive experience in festival production.

“Our goal is to create a great event for the people of Mikkeli, a celebration of life and joy. It will be a medium-sized rock festival with lots of fun things to do.”

“As a Mikkeli resident, I feel really great to be able to create an event like this with great professionals” festival's producer Vuolle sums up.

“There has been a tremendous amount of positivity about this everywhere.

Let's take a look at the festival history of Mikkeli.

Dinosaurock was a festival organised by the live music association Melmu in Visulahti between 1987 and 1990. It revolutionised Finnish festival culture with its high quality, diverse lineup and relaxed atmosphere.

The Jurassic Rock festival, on the other hand, was held from 2007 to 2018, first in Visulahti and then in Kenkävero.

The new Dinosaurock can be seen as a continuation of the work of Jurassic Rock, which many still fondly remember. So why the name Dinosaurock?

“Dinosaurock is the original rock festival from Mikkeli. We want to honour that, it simply felt better to return to that name” explains Jokipii.

“Additionally, the name Jurassic Rock is now owned by Sanoma Group. It’s better that it stays there” Vuolle adds.

“In any case, our Dinosaurock aims to be liked by both Dinosaurock and Jurassic Rock visitors” Jokipii sums up.

The two-day event is being built in line with its predecessors, as a warm-hearted event.

“Visulahti has always been important to me. It was the number one aspect of Jurassic Rock and once the venue was moved to Kenkävero, the event wasn’t the same for me anymore” Jokipii says.

Visulahti will have two stages, a bigger and a smaller one.

“The planning of the festival area is already underway. Now we are scouting the best possible locations for the stages and other infrastructure” Jokipii says.

Services will cater to even the most demanding audience.

“The time has changed quite a lot since the early years of Jurassic Rock when it comes to festival services. At the same time, the customer expectations have risen regarding the quality of food and drink sales, accessibility, and VIP services. We are working hard on these aspects in collaboration with Visulahti” Jokipii reveals.

The organisers are pleased with the reception the festival project has received. The preparations were started well in advance.

“At the beginning of summer 2023, I was in contact with Mikko for the first time, when I got the idea of organising a music event in Mikkeli.”

“Due to Mikko having a busy schedule with films, the idea was left to simmer and the serious planning of Dinosaurock began this spring with the first meetings in Mikkeli” Vuolle explains.

“It feels like Mikkeli’s music scene now has a space for at least an event of this size” Jokipii describes.

“People everywhere have been incredibly positive about it. Ticket buyers, concert organisers, bands, everyone has been totally like, “Yeah!” And yes, the word ‘legendary’ has come up quite a few times” Vuolle laughs.

This positive reception has also convinced the organisers that the project is worth pursuing.

“If the feedback had been more along the lines of ‘meh, I’m not sure’, we probably wouldn’t even be talking about Dinosaurock right now” Vuolle says.

Mikko Jokipii and Jukka Holmstedt were posing with the Visulahti dinosaur in 2007. (Ph: Taru Hokkanen)

Next summer, the organisers of Dinosaurock expect to attract approximately 5000 people per day.

“It’s a modest goal. But we want to create an event that grows sustainably, if it grows, and that it can be organised practically, repeatedly, and every year” Vuolle notes.

“The program is curated so that every performer matters. And, of course so that the selection is diverse and interesting” she concludes

Dinosaurock’s ‘Aikainen Lisko’ (early lizard) tickets are now on sale today, November 19, 2024. A limited number of tickers are available here.

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PRE-DRINK from Midi La Nuit on Vimeo.

2017 | 23 min | French with English Subtitles | 4:3 | Couleur | 5.1 - ALEXE est une jeune femme trans, et CARL un homme gai. Meilleurs amis depuis toujours, une soirée passée ensemble déstabilise ALEXE, lorsque les deux décident de coucher ensemble pour la première fois. - ALEXE is a young trans woman, and CARL a gay man. Best friends since forever, an evening spent together destabilizes ALEXE, when both decide to have sex together for the first time. -

Un film de / A film by : Marc-Antoine Lemire Produit par / Produced by : Maria Gracia Turgeon (Midi La Nuit) Distribué par / Distributed by : H264 Distribution

CAST Pascale Drevillon - Alex Trahan

CREW Cinematographer: Léna Mill-Reuillard Editor: Anouk Deschênes Sound: Laurent Ouellette Sound Mixer & Editor: Theo Porcet - Jean-David Perron Key Gaffer & Grip: Olivier Racine 1st Assistant Camera: Ariane Aubin-Cloutier Art Director: Marc-Antoine Lemire Costumes: Alexandra Bégin- Laurie-Anne Viens - Renée Sawtelle Make-up: Andie Wisdom Dawson Hair: Tania Lacoste-Major - Andie Wisdom Dawson Executive Producers: Annick Blanc - Evren Boisjoli - Item 7 1st Assistant Director: Catherine Kirouac Coordinator: Kelyna N. Lauzier Production Intern: Gabrielle De Cevins Production Assistant: Lysandre Leduc Boudreau Catering: France Turgeon Traducer: Guylaine Jacob

Festivals: Toronto International Film Festival – Short Cuts, 2017 *Best Canadian Short Film Talent tout court/Not Short on Talent – Cannes Film Festival, 2017 Atlantic International Film Festival, 2017 Festival international du film francophone de Namur, 2017 Festival international du film de Bordeaux, 2017 Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, 2017 Prends Ça Court Trouville, 2017 Festival international du film francophone d’Acadie, 2017 Whistler Film Festival, 2017 Thess International Short Film Festival, 2017 *Cinematic Achievement Award Southwest International Film Festival, 2018 Taos Shortz Film Fest, 2018 Flickerfest, 2018 Tampere Film Festival, 2018 Antitube, 2018 Canada’s Top Ten Film Festival, 2018 Canadian Screen Awards, 2018 *Nominated for Best Short Film 15e Gala Prends ça court *Audience Award, Post-Moderne Award Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma, 2018 *Best Fiction Short Film Melbourne Queer Film Festival, 2018 Nashville Film Festival, 2018 KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, 2018 On vous ment : Festival Documenteur, 2018 InsideOut LGBT Film Festival, 2018 Seoul International Women Film Festival, 2018 Gala Iris Québec Cinéma, 2018 *Best Fiction Short Film OutFilm : Connecticut LGBT Film Festival, 2018 Kansas City LGBT Film Festival, 2018 Festival 48 Images Seconde, 2018 – *Jury Prize Festival Longue Vue sur le court, 2018 – *Best Script Moscow International Film Festival, 2018 Sicilia Queer Film Fest, 2018 Mostra La Ploma, 2018 Kortfilmfestivale, 2018 fliQs: Queer Film Nights, 2018 Frameline, San Francisco, 2018 Festival MIX Milano, 2018 Korea Queer Film Festival, 2018 Outfest Los Angeles, 2018 Odense International Film Festival, 2018 Seattle International Film Festival, 2018 Transgender Film Festival Zurich, 2018 Lovers Film Festival – Torino Lgbtqi Visions, 2018 Festival Internacional de Cine IBAFF, 2018 Wicked Queer: Boston LGBT Film Festival, 2018 CinemaQuebecItalia, 2018 Vancouver Queer Film Festival, 2018 Meziprata Film Festival, 2018 *Best Short Film award Festival Internacional de Cine de Murcia IBAFF, 2018 Norwegian Short Film Festival – Grimstad, 2018 Écrans Mixtes Lyon, 2018 Lviv International Short Film Festival Wiz-Art, 2018 Reel Affirmations: Washington, DC’s LGBTQ Film Festival, 2018 Off-Courts Trouville 2018 Queergestreift Filmfestival, 2018 Zinegoak, International LGTB Film and Performing Arts Festival, 2018 Mardi Gras Film Festival, 2018 Festival de cinéma de la ville de Québec, 2018 Les Percéides, 2018 L’Espace Filmique, 2018 Cinéma Diverse, Palm Spring LGBT Film Festival, 2018 Q Cinema – Fort Worth, 2018 PROUD film festival, 2018 Louisville LGBT film festival, 2018 TWIST Seattle film festival, 2018 Durham film festival, 2018 Mix Copenhagen LGBTQ film festival, 2018 NewFest: The NYC LGBT film festival, 2018 Reel Affirmation film festival, 2018 Inside Out 2018 Ottawa LGBT Film Festival, 2018 Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival, 2018 Iris Prize Festival, 2018 *Finalist – Iris Prize Encounters Bristol, 2018 BENT: the 27th annual Sacramento LGBTQ Film Festival, 2018 Out On Film/Atlanta, 2018 Trans Film Fest Stockholm, 2018 SPASM, 2018 *Audience Award Chéries-Chéris, Festival LGBT à Paris, 2018 *Grand Prize Nahia Film Fest: International Short Film Festival, 2018 *Special Jury Award Plein(s) Écran(s), 2018 26th MIX BRASIL FESTIVAL, 2018 Queer Screen – Sydney, 2019 ReelOut – Kingston’s Queer film + Video festival, 2019 Qflix Philadelphia, 2019 Go Short – Netherlands, 2019 Queen’s World film festival, 2019 Vues d’en Face – Grenoble, 2019 Académie des Césars – Nuits en Or, 2019 Prague Pride screening – Meziprata Film Festival, 2019

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There’s Bonus Beats, a new compilation from Cold Blow Records that brings up quite an onslaught of memories for me.

Namely, of those times when we had our own Club Telex at Tampere’s Yo-Talo (Student Union House), and also hanging out at the electro parties in Helsinki (remember Helsinki Turbo?) and Turku, with those lovely freaks of Rikos Records (the defunct cult label from Jyväskylä, also represented on Bonus Beats), Op:l Bastards, Imatran Voima (with the late lamented Perttu Häkkinen), Mr Velcro Fastener (who specifically informed me that “Mr” in their name is spelled without the full stop), Nu Science (the unofficial “house band” of Club Telex -- now there’s one act who would deserve their own retrospective compilation), Mono Junk, Jori Hulkkonen too, the ever-present Erkko (who curated this compilation), and so on.

The first Club Telex, with Nu Science and Op:l Bastards performing, took place on the 27th of March, 1999, at Yo-Talo, Tampere’s traditional Student Union House. I remember our concept of having electronic live acts was somehow inspired by a club named Osasto in Helsinki. What we added there was that we also showed short films early in the evening, making it a sort of – for a lack of better expression – multimedia event.

“Electronic Avantgarde Excursions” was the tagline of Club Telex, even though in the end there was less experimental music as the average member of local audience – usually consisting of students, indie hipsters and perhaps an odd raver -- was craving for something to dance to rather than to listen some weirdness while scratching one's chin and nodding one's head knowingly.

"Perkeleenmoinen groove" (loosely translates as "hell of a groove") was another expression that was favoured in our plugs to specifically promote the event. 

There was also DJ music, usually by the resident disc jockeys Mikko “mini” Niemelä and yours truly but sometimes also guest DJs spinning records. Alongside mini and me, organising the club were Antti Vuorio (R.I.P.) and Olli Sotamaa, both familiar from the academic circles in Tampere, Vuorio also representing the Monroe film club where he then worked as a president. Monroe was an important collaborator for Club Telex, specifically providing us with the short films. As was also the Student Union of Tampere University, who would assist us in booking the nights at Yo-Talo.

The name “Telex” was inspired by the Belgian synthpop act of the same name, having also a nice retrofuturistic ring to it in an era when e-mails and the Internet were already replacing the old telex and telefax machines as a primary means of rapid global communication.

Some Finnish artists who performed at Club Telex:

Acidroot Soundsystem, Ektroverde, Ever Had, Helsinki Bass Machine, Imatran Voima, Jimi Tenor, Kemialliset Ystävät, Kukka, Anton Nikkilä, M.A. Numminen, Mono Junk, Mr Velcro Fastener, Nemesis, Nu Science, Op:l Bastards, O Samuli A, Ovuca, Pan sonic, Pink Twins, Planet Lander, Spektor vs. Nukleon, Tero, Unidentified Sound Objects, Ural 13 Diktators, Virtalähde, and Ylikulju.

And the international artists who performed at Club Telex:

Alexei Borisov (RU), Chicks on Speed (AU/DE/US), Fennesz (AT) (who played as a duo with the late Mika Vainio), Hecker (AT), I-f (DJ set/NL), Jeans Team (DE), Peaches (US), Nicole Willis (US), Pluxus (SE), and Skot (AT).

Some of these artists we had in collaboration with Avanto Festival and Helsinki Turbo, who arranged for them a gig also in Helsinki (for some of these people, there might have been some live action in Turku, too). There were also some events in collaboration with Kaukana Väijyy Ystäviä and Mindtrek festivals. Fennesz, Hecker and Skot were courtesy of Austria's Mego label.

As guest DJs for Club Telex nights we had, among all, such people as DCom, 6M4 (a.k.a. Gamma), Indigo, Kauko Lampi, Kuuro Kädetön Paisti, Marko Laine, Mike Not, Randy B., and Stimulus Progression.

As for the films shown during our nights, we had at least Futuro and Thank You for the Music by Mika Taanila, then the world premiere of Routemaster by Ilppo Pohjola. The director himself would have liked to show it with a 35 mm film projector, but dragging such heavy and expensive equipment to the club premises of Yo-Talo, which originally served as a bank in the early 20th century, would have been sheer impossibility, so we had to compromise, and another video projection it was to be. Also the legendary Eino Ruutsalo’s experimental 1960s shorts and episodes of such classic Finnish children’s animation series, from the 1960s and 70s, as Kössi Kenguru and Käytöskukka were often seen.

Jyrki, at that time perhaps the most watched pop music TV show in Finland, visited the Commodore 64 theme night of Club Telex in January 2001. Interviewed here are Mikko "mini" Niemelä (known for Polytron, later also as the promoter for Ruisrock festival), Tero (Mäyränen, who released 8-bit type of electro for Rikos Records) and Nu Science, with Mikko Ojanen (who later wrote his doctorate thesis on Erkki Kurenniemi) and Henri Tani talking at Yo-Talo's legendary backroom while the third member, Aku Raski (later known for Huoratron), smiles contentedly.

From 1997, when I witnessed I-f’s (playing as Ferenc) set at Jyväskylä’s festival and instantly became converted, to perhaps 2005-06 when I quit DJing, it was electro (or to be more precise, its second or third wave, if we take into account its Stateside originators in the 80s) that ruled supreme, with some other related genres also squirming into our sets, such as IDM, EBM, synthpop/futu, Italodisco, Hi-NRG, even a bit of dub & hip hop, and yeah, some good old 4/4 techno, with also some occasional, erm, electroclash (once a hip genre cursed among all "real" electro fans) – yes, it can be confessed now since there isn't any personal “street cred” to hold on to anymore (if there ever was).

Alongside Club Telex, there were also some events dedicated purely to electro. In February 2001 we had as electronic live acts from Holland, representing the legendary Bunker Records, both Legowelt and Orgue Electronique.

Was the electro journey worth taking? Sure, there were a lot of things that, in retrospect, should have been left undone, should have been left unsaid. Maybe there’s still someone out there who harbours resentment. Apologies accepted or not, call it a learning process. But despite any personal blunders there might have been, the music was good, and that’s the only real thing worth remembering.

Musical fashions change rapidly. For a couple of years in the late 1990s and the first years of the Noughties, electro was "hip", then something else came along. Since the millennium we've had EDM, trap, vaporwave, synthwave, and loads of other new genres born almost every year that it's totally impossible to keep up with them anymore. Also techno has been revived for the Berghain generation. Classic Italodisco of the 1980s seems to hold its cultish popularity among the club hipsters, year after year. As for electro, probably there will be another full-fledged revival one day, as it seems any type of electronic music will eventually create its own "trad" following, in the way of "classic rock", as can also be witnessed from the ever-rising popularity of analogue instruments.

But enough with the ranting, get this compilation if you want to get a little taste of what it was all about. It's full of lost gems, such as Imatran Voima's 'It's Time to Testify' from their first EP (Kostamus Records, 2000).

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Top 10 horror movies about Día de los Muertos

Here are ten horror movies that incorporate themes or settings related to Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), showcasing a mix of supernatural elements, cultural significance, and chilling narratives.

All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos (2005) This film revolves around a Day of the Dead celebration where the dead rise to prey upon the living. The plot follows a couple stranded in a small Mexican town during the festivities, leading to a night filled with horror as they confront the undead.

Sugar Skull Girls (2018) In this supernatural horror film, three demonic sisters are accidentally conjured during a ritual intended to raise a little girl from the dead. The story intertwines with Día de los Muertos themes, exploring the consequences of tampering with life and death.

3 From Hell (2019) A sequel to The Devil's Rejects, this film features an action-packed sequence set during Día de los Muertos. It combines Rob Zombie's signature gore with cultural elements, making it a unique addition to the horror genre.

Macario (1960) While not strictly a horror film, Macario includes supernatural elements and is steeped in Mexican folklore. Set on the eve of Día de los Muertos, it tells the story of a poor woodcutter who encounters Death and is granted one wish, leading to profound consequences.

Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999) This installment in the Candyman series incorporates themes from Día de los Muertos, focusing on urban legends and the supernatural. It explores how cultural practices can intertwine with horror narratives.

The Night Crew (2015) Though primarily an action/horror film, it features pivotal scenes set during a Day of the Dead parade. The festive backdrop contrasts sharply with the violent events that unfold, adding depth to its horror elements.

Tequila Body Shots (1999) This film blends comedy and horror with a storyline that unfolds during Día de los Muertos celebrations. While more lighthearted than terrifying, it captures some spooky elements associated with the holiday.

La Leyenda de la Nahuala (2007) An animated film that mixes adventure and light horror, it tells the story of Leo, who must confront his fears during Día de los Muertos to save his brother from a haunted house.

Día de Muertos (2018) This short film beautifully illustrates the emotional journey of a child who travels to meet deceased loved ones during Día de los Muertos, blending poignant moments with supernatural themes.

A Night in Old Mexico (2013) Starring Robert Duvall, this film intertwines personal drama with elements of crime and romance against the backdrop of Día de los Muertos celebrations, showcasing how the holiday influences various narratives.

These films reflect diverse interpretations of Día de los Muertos within horror cinema, ranging from traditional folklore adaptations to modern supernatural tales. Each offers a unique lens on how this culturally significant holiday can inspire fear and fascination alike.

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Top Advantages of Using Seamless Holographic Films in Sivakasi’s Fireworks Packaging

This bustling hub of activity produces a significant portion of the country's fireworks, with packaging playing a crucial role in differentiating products in this competitive market. One of the most innovative and impactful trends in recent years is the use of seamless holographic films in fireworks packaging. These films offer a blend of visual appeal, security, and branding advantages that make them an ideal choice for manufacturers. In this blog, we’ll explore the top advantages of using Seamless holographic films in Sivakasi fireworks packaging.

1. Eye-Catching Visual Appeal

The fireworks industry thrives on excitement and spectacle, and this begins right from the packaging. Seamless holographic films in Sivakasi bring an unmatched visual appeal to fireworks packaging. These films create stunning, three-dimensional effects that captivate customers' attention, making products stand out on store shelves. The shimmering, dynamic visuals are particularly effective during the festive season, where vibrant packaging can significantly influence purchasing decisions.

2. Enhanced Brand Recognition

In a crowded marketplace like Sivakasi, where multiple fireworks brands compete for consumer attention, seamless holographic films offer a way to enhance brand recognition. These films can be customized with unique patterns, logos, and designs that reflect a brand's identity. By using distinctive holographic elements, manufacturers can create a memorable brand image that resonates with consumers, helping them distinguish their products from the competition.

3. Increased Perceived Value

The use of Seamless holographic films in Sivakasi in packaging instantly elevates the perceived value of the product. Customers often associate holographic effects with premium quality, and when applied to fireworks packaging, it creates a sense of luxury and exclusivity. This perception can justify a higher price point and encourage customers to choose a product over others that lack the same visual appeal.

4. Counterfeit Protection

Counterfeiting is a significant concern in the fireworks industry, as fake products can be dangerous and damage a brand's reputation. Seamless holographic films offer an effective solution to this problem by incorporating advanced security features that are difficult to replicate. These films can include micro-text, hidden images, and other tamper-evident elements that help ensure the authenticity of the product. For manufacturers in Sivakasi, this added layer of security is crucial in maintaining consumer trust and safeguarding their brand.

5. Versatility in Design

Seamless holographic films offer unparalleled versatility in design, allowing manufacturers to experiment with various colors, patterns, and effects. Whether it’s a subtle holographic sheen or a bold, eye-catching display, these films can be tailored to suit the specific needs of a brand. This flexibility enables fireworks manufacturers in Sivakasi to create packaging that not only protects the product but also tells a story and engages consumers on an emotional level.

6. Durability and Protection

Beyond aesthetics, Seamless holographic films in Sivakasi provide practical benefits in terms of durability and product protection. These films are resistant to moisture, scratches, and other environmental factors that could compromise the integrity of the packaging. By ensuring that the packaging remains intact and visually appealing, even during transportation and storage, manufacturers can deliver a product that meets consumer expectations in both form and function.

7. Sustainability

As environmental concerns become increasingly important, the use of sustainable materials in packaging is gaining traction. Seamless holographic films can be produced using eco-friendly materials and processes, aligning with global sustainability goals. For fireworks manufacturers in Sivakasi, this offers an opportunity to adopt greener practices while still benefiting from the visual and functional advantages of holographic packaging.

Conclusion

The use of Seamless holographic films in Sivakasi in Sivakasi’s fireworks packaging is more than just a trend—it’s a strategic move that offers numerous advantages. From enhancing visual appeal and brand recognition to providing counterfeit protection and sustainability, these films are a game-changer in the industry. As the fireworks market continues to evolve, manufacturers who embrace this innovative packaging solution will be better positioned to capture consumer attention and drive sales.

In a town where fireworks are synonymous with celebration and joy, seamless holographic films add an extra layer of magic, ensuring that the excitement starts the moment customers lay eyes on the packaging.

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SMS FROM ANONYMOUS:

🚨 ISABELLA HADID ... YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT 🚨 i happen to think you look beautiful in the color orange. i hope you're not claustrophobic.. the cell where you'll be serving your sentence is not as big as your new york city apartment.

The luxurious and sunny city of Cannes welcomed Bella with open arms, she never felt more delighted to return to what she knew best and meeting attendees who were just as excited as she was. When Bella remained absent for the past two years of the film festival, she disliked her illness tampering on what should've been the best time of her years; her rapid incline as a supermodel and the takeover on billboards or magazine covers because she became sought out by everyone. However, she became reluctant to place her career on the backburner because she'd been too busy basking in the attention that she received on the daily. In the end, Bella fell victim to the horrible symptoms that arose by pushing herself a little bit too hard when it came to working. She'd constantly wake up, alone, drowning in tears, that she eventually had enough of feeling powerless. She tried her best to delay treatments but ultimately, she knew that she had to take a step back and prioritize her health to return back to the industry. As she returned to the noisy and beautiful New York City, she decided to start tackling her errands so she wouldn't have to continue procrastinating until she actually completed the task. She threw on her headphones, dressing up in casual wear before hitting the supermarket. She's glad that she can usually stroll around the city without being bombarded by paparazzi's, compared to los angeles. She completes her groceries, hauling them back to her apartment and seeing Beans run to greet her. She gives her tummy rubs before she starts cooking pasta for dinner. She starts to put her hair up in a claw clip to reduce the annoyance of her hair strands falling in her face. A second later, she receives an anonymous text message. Bella scrunches her face, her chest starting to feel heavy. "No fucking way.." She trails off, nervously biting on her lip as she doesn't know if this is a prank or having someone out there know her darkest secret of all, something she's never told Gigi or Anwar about. Was it her friend who was currently serving a jail sentence for her? She paid her generous amounts of money, though. maybe she's getting payback for obtaining a felony DUI charge and spending a 3+ year sentence in prison while Bella was living her best life not behind bars. Bella instantly saves the message, knowing that she immediately sends it to her attorney.. and her team, as she recognizes that they will have to do damage control to show her in good graces. 'Trying to scare me isn't going to work. I don't know who the fuck you are, you need to leave me alone.' She sends the message impulsively, before she tosses her phone to the side, wishing to forget about this daunting message that's beginning to make her paranoid.

[brookston]

Holidays 3.6

Holidays

Alamo Day (Texas)

Black Balloon Day

Blackout Day

Chamorro Heritage Day (Guam)

City of Toronto Day (Canada)

Day of the Dude (Dudeism)

Day of Tolerance and Coexistence (Iraq)

Dentist’s Day

Equal Pay Day (Germany)

European Day of the Righteous (EU)

European Day of Speech & Language Therapy

Feast of Excited Insects (China, Korea)

Headache Relief Day

Hospitality Workers in HealthCare Day

International Agunah Day

International Ballprank Day

International Day of the Sculptor

International Day of the Skype Call

International Metal Pipe Day

King Tut Day

Labour Day (Western Australia, Australia)

Marion Berry Day (DC)

Narcissus Day

National Brian Day

National Damien Day

National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence (Iraq)

National Deaf Youth Day

National Dress Day

National Emotional Civility Day

National Ford Day

National Jute Day (Bangladesh)

National Pharmacy Education Day (India)

National Report General Service Administration (GSA) Fraud Day

National Shirley Day

No Homework Day

Remember the Alamo Day

Silly Putty Day

Snowshoe Day

Sofia Kovalesvskaya Math Day

Spinach Day (French Republic)

Stoneware Pottery Appreciation Day

Tolerance and Coexistence Day (Iraq)

Toronto Day (Canada)

Trollface Day

Women’s Day (Tajikistan)

World Conservation Strategy Day

World Lymphedema Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Frozen Food Day

National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day

Oreo Cookie Day (a.k.a. National Oreo Day)

World Laksa Day

1st Wednesday in March

Discover What Your Name Means Day [Wednesday of Name Week]

Global Day of Inclusion [1st Wednesday]

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants Day [1st Wednesday]

National Surface Finishing Day [1st Wednesday]

Spread the Word: Inclusion Day [1st Wednesday]

Stop Bad Service Day [1st Wednesday]

World Maths Day [1st Wednesday]

Independence & Related Days

Foundation Day (Norfolk Island)

Ghana (from UK, 1957)

Servia (Proclaimed a Republic; 1882)

Toronto incorporated (Canada; 1834)

Überstadt (Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]

Festivals Beginning March 6, 2024

Celtic Fair (Sonora, California) [thru 3.8]

Charleston Wine + Food (Charleston, South Carolina) [thru 3.10]

Geneva Book and Press Fair (Geneva, Switzerland) [thru 3.10]

Rogue Festival (Fresno, California) [thru 3.14]

Steam Fair (Pomona, California) [thru 3.7]

Heritage Miami: Wine and Food Experience (Miami, Florida)

New Colossus Festival (New York, New York) [thru 3.10]

North Dakota Winter Show (Valley City, North Dakota) [thru 3.10]

Tampere Film Festival (Tampere, Finland) [thru 3.10]

Western Stampede (Chowchilla, California) [thru 3.8]

Feast Days

Abelardo (Muppetism)

Baldred of Scotland (Christian; Saint)

Borrowed Days begin (Pastafarian)

Cadroe (Christian; Saint)

Chrodegang (Christian; Saint)

Colette (Christian; Saint & Virgin)

Cyneburga (Christian; Saint)

Cyril of Constantinople (Christian; Saint)

Day of the East Wind (Pagan)

Elizabeth Barret Browning (Writerism)

Feast of Eriu (Celtic Book of Days)

Felicity and her Companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Festival of Mars (Old Roman God of War)

Fridolin (Christian; Saint)

Fusilli Day (Pastafarian)

Gabriel García Márquez (Writerism)

Jesus Nazarene of Atalaya (Christian; Saint) [Panama]

Krishima Jingu Otaue-Sai (Ceremonial Rice Planting; Japan; Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Kyneburga, Kyneswide and Tibba (Christian; Saints)

Lao-Tzu Day (Taoism) [15th Day of 2nd Lunar Month]

March Goblins’ Galumphing Gala and Display (Shamanism)

Marcian of Tortona (Christian; Saint)

Michaelangelo (Artology)

Olegarius (Christian; Saint)

Perpetua (Christian; Saint)

Quisling Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Rose of Viterbo (Christian; Saint)

Ta’anit Esther (The Fast of Esther; Judaism) [13 Adar]

Treachery Day (Church of the SubGenius)

William W. Mayo and Charles Frederick Menninger (Episcopal Church (USA))

Xenophanes (Positivist; Saint)

Christian Moveable Calendar Holidays

Mi-Carême (Guadeloupe, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin) [Mid-Lent]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Perilous Day (13th Century England) [12 of 32]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

Ariel, by Sylvia Plath (Poems; 1965)

Barnyard Amateurs, featuring Farmer Al Falfa (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1936)

The Big Lebowski (Film; 1998)

The Bird Who Came to Dinner (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1961)

Brementown Musicians (Ub Iwerks Cartoon; 1935)

Brotherly Love (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1936)

Chappie (Film; 2015)

Cyrano (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1974)

÷ (a.k.a. Divide), by Ed Sheeran (Album; 2017)

Dog Meets Dog (Phantasies; 1942)

Eat Me Kitty, Eight to the Bar (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1942)

Everest (IMAX Documentary Film; 1998)

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Film; 1921)

The Fright-Seeing Trip of Visit to a Small Panic (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 30; 1960)

Hasty But Tasty (Ant and the Aardvark Cartoon; 1969)

History of the World, Part II (TV Series; 2023)

Kidnapping Mr. Heineken (Film; 2015) 

Kissin’ Cousins (Film; 1964) [Elvis Presley #14]

La Sonnambula, by Vincenzo Bellini (Opera; 1831)

La Traviata (The Fallen Woman), by Giuseppe Verdi (Opera; 1853)

Lethal Weapon (Film; 1987)

Let It Be, by The Beatles (Song; 1970)

Logan's Run, by William F. Nolan (Novel; 1967)

Lorenzo (Disney Cartoon; 2004)

Medusa, by Annie Lennox (Album; 1995)

Onward (Animated Film; 2020)

Paint It Black, recorded by The Rolling Stones (Song; 1966)

The Pen-Pals or Rock Hocky Rocky (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 29; 1960)

Play Ball (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1932)

Playdate with Destiny (Animated Simpsons Cartoon; 2020)

So Sorry Pussycat (Terrytoons’ Hashimoto Cartoon; 1961)

Starting from Hatch (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1953)

There Goes My Baby, recorded by The Drifters (Song; 1959)

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Film; 2015)

Three-Ring Government (America Rocks Cartoon; Schoolhouse Rock; 1979)

To Be or Not to Be (Film; 1942)

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (TV Series; 2015)

U.S. Marshals (Film; 1998)

Watchmen (Film; 2009)

The Young Victoria (Film; 2009)

Today’s Name Days

Fridolin, Nicola, Rosa (Austria)

Ruža, Viktor, Zvjezdana (Croatia)

Miroslav (Czech Republic)

Gotfred (Denmark)

Tarmo, Tarmu (Estonia)

Tarmo (Finland)

Colette (France)

Fridolin, Nicola, Nicole, Rosa (Germany)

Isyhios (Greece)

Inez, Leonóra (Hungary)

Colette, Giordano, Ezio, Marziano, Marzio (Italy)

Centis, Gotfrids, Vents (Latvia)

Karigailė, Norvilas, Raminta, Rožė (Lithuania)

Andor, Annfrid (Norway)

Eugenia, Felicyta, Frydolin, Jordan, Klaudian, Koleta, Róża, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz, Wojsław (Poland)

Radoslav (Slovakia)

Julián, Olegario (Spain)

Ebba, Ebbe (Sweden)

Carlton, Charlton, Colette, Collette (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 66 of 2024; 300 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of week 10 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Nuin (Ash) [Day 18 of 28]

Chinese: Month 1 (Bing-Yin), Day 26 (Ji-Si)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025)

Hebrew: 26 Adair I 5784

Islamic: 25 Sha’ban 1445

J Cal: 6 Green; Sixday [6 of 30]

Julian: 22 February 2024

Moon: 18%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 10 Aristotle (3rd Month) [Empodocles]

Runic Half Month: Tyr (Cosmic Pillar) [Day 12 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 77 of 89)

Week: 1st Week of March

Zodiac: Pisces (Day 17 of 30)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 3.6

Holidays

Alamo Day (Texas)

Black Balloon Day

Blackout Day

Chamorro Heritage Day (Guam)

City of Toronto Day (Canada)

Day of the Dude (Dudeism)

Day of Tolerance and Coexistence (Iraq)

Dentist’s Day

Equal Pay Day (Germany)

European Day of the Righteous (EU)

European Day of Speech & Language Therapy

Feast of Excited Insects (China, Korea)

Headache Relief Day

Hospitality Workers in HealthCare Day

International Agunah Day

International Ballprank Day

International Day of the Sculptor

International Day of the Skype Call

International Metal Pipe Day

King Tut Day

Labour Day (Western Australia, Australia)

Marion Berry Day (DC)

Narcissus Day

National Brian Day

National Damien Day

National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence (Iraq)

National Deaf Youth Day

National Dress Day

National Emotional Civility Day

National Ford Day

National Jute Day (Bangladesh)

National Pharmacy Education Day (India)

National Report General Service Administration (GSA) Fraud Day

National Shirley Day

No Homework Day

Remember the Alamo Day

Silly Putty Day

Snowshoe Day

Sofia Kovalesvskaya Math Day

Spinach Day (French Republic)

Stoneware Pottery Appreciation Day

Tolerance and Coexistence Day (Iraq)

Toronto Day (Canada)

Trollface Day

Women’s Day (Tajikistan)

World Conservation Strategy Day

World Lymphedema Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Frozen Food Day

National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day

Oreo Cookie Day (a.k.a. National Oreo Day)

World Laksa Day

1st Wednesday in March

Discover What Your Name Means Day [Wednesday of Name Week]

Global Day of Inclusion [1st Wednesday]

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants Day [1st Wednesday]

National Surface Finishing Day [1st Wednesday]

Spread the Word: Inclusion Day [1st Wednesday]

Stop Bad Service Day [1st Wednesday]

World Maths Day [1st Wednesday]

Independence & Related Days

Foundation Day (Norfolk Island)

Ghana (from UK, 1957)

Servia (Proclaimed a Republic; 1882)

Toronto incorporated (Canada; 1834)

Überstadt (Declared; 2010) [unrecognized]

Festivals Beginning March 6, 2024

Celtic Fair (Sonora, California) [thru 3.8]

Charleston Wine + Food (Charleston, South Carolina) [thru 3.10]

Geneva Book and Press Fair (Geneva, Switzerland) [thru 3.10]

Rogue Festival (Fresno, California) [thru 3.14]

Steam Fair (Pomona, California) [thru 3.7]

Heritage Miami: Wine and Food Experience (Miami, Florida)

New Colossus Festival (New York, New York) [thru 3.10]

North Dakota Winter Show (Valley City, North Dakota) [thru 3.10]

Tampere Film Festival (Tampere, Finland) [thru 3.10]

Western Stampede (Chowchilla, California) [thru 3.8]

Feast Days

Abelardo (Muppetism)

Baldred of Scotland (Christian; Saint)

Borrowed Days begin (Pastafarian)

Cadroe (Christian; Saint)

Chrodegang (Christian; Saint)

Colette (Christian; Saint & Virgin)

Cyneburga (Christian; Saint)

Cyril of Constantinople (Christian; Saint)

Day of the East Wind (Pagan)

Elizabeth Barret Browning (Writerism)

Feast of Eriu (Celtic Book of Days)

Felicity and her Companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Festival of Mars (Old Roman God of War)

Fridolin (Christian; Saint)

Fusilli Day (Pastafarian)

Gabriel García Márquez (Writerism)

Jesus Nazarene of Atalaya (Christian; Saint) [Panama]

Krishima Jingu Otaue-Sai (Ceremonial Rice Planting; Japan; Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Kyneburga, Kyneswide and Tibba (Christian; Saints)

Lao-Tzu Day (Taoism) [15th Day of 2nd Lunar Month]

March Goblins’ Galumphing Gala and Display (Shamanism)

Marcian of Tortona (Christian; Saint)

Michaelangelo (Artology)

Olegarius (Christian; Saint)

Perpetua (Christian; Saint)

Quisling Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Rose of Viterbo (Christian; Saint)

Ta’anit Esther (The Fast of Esther; Judaism) [13 Adar]

Treachery Day (Church of the SubGenius)

William W. Mayo and Charles Frederick Menninger (Episcopal Church (USA))

Xenophanes (Positivist; Saint)

Christian Moveable Calendar Holidays

Mi-Carême (Guadeloupe, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin) [Mid-Lent]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Perilous Day (13th Century England) [12 of 32]

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

Ariel, by Sylvia Plath (Poems; 1965)

Barnyard Amateurs, featuring Farmer Al Falfa (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1936)

The Big Lebowski (Film; 1998)

The Bird Who Came to Dinner (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1961)

Brementown Musicians (Ub Iwerks Cartoon; 1935)

Brotherly Love (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1936)

Chappie (Film; 2015)

Cyrano (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1974)

÷ (a.k.a. Divide), by Ed Sheeran (Album; 2017)

Dog Meets Dog (Phantasies; 1942)

Eat Me Kitty, Eight to the Bar (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1942)

Everest (IMAX Documentary Film; 1998)

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Film; 1921)

The Fright-Seeing Trip of Visit to a Small Panic (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 30; 1960)

Hasty But Tasty (Ant and the Aardvark Cartoon; 1969)

History of the World, Part II (TV Series; 2023)

Kidnapping Mr. Heineken (Film; 2015) 

Kissin’ Cousins (Film; 1964) [Elvis Presley #14]

La Sonnambula, by Vincenzo Bellini (Opera; 1831)

La Traviata (The Fallen Woman), by Giuseppe Verdi (Opera; 1853)

Lethal Weapon (Film; 1987)

Let It Be, by The Beatles (Song; 1970)

Logan's Run, by William F. Nolan (Novel; 1967)

Lorenzo (Disney Cartoon; 2004)

Medusa, by Annie Lennox (Album; 1995)

Onward (Animated Film; 2020)

Paint It Black, recorded by The Rolling Stones (Song; 1966)

The Pen-Pals or Rock Hocky Rocky (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S1, Ep. 29; 1960)

Play Ball (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1932)

Playdate with Destiny (Animated Simpsons Cartoon; 2020)

So Sorry Pussycat (Terrytoons’ Hashimoto Cartoon; 1961)

Starting from Hatch (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1953)

There Goes My Baby, recorded by The Drifters (Song; 1959)

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Film; 2015)

Three-Ring Government (America Rocks Cartoon; Schoolhouse Rock; 1979)

To Be or Not to Be (Film; 1942)

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (TV Series; 2015)

U.S. Marshals (Film; 1998)

Watchmen (Film; 2009)

The Young Victoria (Film; 2009)

Today’s Name Days

Fridolin, Nicola, Rosa (Austria)

Ruža, Viktor, Zvjezdana (Croatia)

Miroslav (Czech Republic)

Gotfred (Denmark)

Tarmo, Tarmu (Estonia)

Tarmo (Finland)

Colette (France)

Fridolin, Nicola, Nicole, Rosa (Germany)

Isyhios (Greece)

Inez, Leonóra (Hungary)

Colette, Giordano, Ezio, Marziano, Marzio (Italy)

Centis, Gotfrids, Vents (Latvia)

Karigailė, Norvilas, Raminta, Rožė (Lithuania)

Andor, Annfrid (Norway)

Eugenia, Felicyta, Frydolin, Jordan, Klaudian, Koleta, Róża, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz, Wojsław (Poland)

Radoslav (Slovakia)

Julián, Olegario (Spain)

Ebba, Ebbe (Sweden)

Carlton, Charlton, Colette, Collette (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 66 of 2024; 300 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of week 10 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Nuin (Ash) [Day 18 of 28]

Chinese: Month 1 (Bing-Yin), Day 26 (Ji-Si)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025)

Hebrew: 26 Adair I 5784

Islamic: 25 Sha’ban 1445

J Cal: 6 Green; Sixday [6 of 30]

Julian: 22 February 2024

Moon: 18%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 10 Aristotle (3rd Month) [Empodocles]

Runic Half Month: Tyr (Cosmic Pillar) [Day 12 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 77 of 89)

Week: 1st Week of March

Zodiac: Pisces (Day 17 of 30)

[ecsundance]

What is Independent Cinema?

In preparation for our long-awaited trip to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, my fellow film enthusiasts, and I learned a lot about independent films. So, what exactly are independent films, you ask? Let me try to explain what I have learned so far.

When I think of indie films, I think of films that are different from the normal Hollywood style films, those produced by major studios speaking to mainstream ideas. Indie films are more realistic and less escapist and focus on niche subject matter addressing more relevant thematic topics that are important to the filmmaker and important for the world to see. Arbitrage (2012) is such an example, portraying the pitfalls that can come with wealth, power, and privilege. Indie films also use stylistic features. For example, Stranger Than Paradise (1984) was filmed only in black and white, and its scene transitions always cut to black. From an economic perspective, often, these films are low budget as they do not have access to the money the major studios have. An example of this is The Blair Witch Project (1999) which was filmed in eight days costing less than sixty thousand dollars and with only three characters. Also, early indie films did not have much star power but currently, you can find major actors in many of these films like Richard Gere in Arbitrage. This can be for many reasons. Often it is because they believe in the film and its message and so are willing to reduce their salaries to take part in a film that is important for the world to see.

All of this is indeed true. However, in Michael Z. Newman’s Indie: An American Film Culture, he claims that indie films cannot simply be defined in economic, stylistic, or thematic terms but rather, needs to be understood culturally. He states, “It [independent cinema] is most centrally a cluster of interpretive strategies and expectations that are shared among filmmakers; their support personnel, including distributors and publicists; the staffers of independent cinema institutions such as film festivals; critics and other writers; and audiences. All of these different people are audiences who employ these strategies, and it is only because filmmakers are also film spectators that they are able to craft their works to elicit particular responses from the audience. Indie constitutes a film culture: it includes texts, institutions, and audiences. Indie audiences share viewing strategies for thinking about and engaging with the texts—they have in common knowledge and competence—which are products of indie community networks” (Newman 11).

Newman developed three strategies for viewing indie films which relate to three important aspects of independent cinema: character-focused realism, formal play, and oppositionality (Newman 15). “These strategies often overlap with each other and often in mutually reinforcing ways” (Newman 29).

The three strategies are characters are emblems, form is a game, and when in doubt, read as anti-Hollywood (Newman 29).

Characters Are Emblems

This refers to characters representing a segment of the values of society.

An example of this can be found in the film Arbitrage directed by Nicholas Jarecki. Two of the main characters represent the current state of societal behavior today. The main character, Robert Miller, signifies much of what is wrong with today’s society. He uses people to get what he wants. To stay out of prison, he was willing to throw his own daughter under the bus for things that he was responsible for. He likes to be well thought of, however, he is lacking in character.

Contrasting him is Jimmy Grant who is held out as a beacon of hope compared to Miller. He believes in keeping his word. He is not willing to betray Robert to save himself even though the legal threat he faces is entirely Robert’s doing. He has trouble believing that the police would tamper with evidence to convince him to talk. Jimmy is the opposite of Robert and seems to be outnumbered in society. Later in the film when he decides to accept the two million dollars from Robert, he does it with the acknowledgement that his debt is repaid and that he will do something good with the money.

Form is a game

This is defined as how the viewer experiences the film. Here the viewer becomes a player in the movie helping to work through the puzzles.

Both The Blair Witch Project and Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989) created films where the viewer is more of a player trying to understand what is happening.

Through Myrick and Sanchez’ immersive style in The Blair Witch Project, the viewer uses their imagination to determine what is really happening throughout the film as the three protagonists pursue their investigation of the reality of the Blair Witch. It is up to the viewer to determine if it is all real or not. The missing map, the piled-up stones, and the stick bundles that the protagonists find all contribute to the thinking that there is something wrong going on. It is a mystery and the viewer, along with the protagonists, is trying to figure it out.

When in doubt, read as anti-Hollywood

This references movies that appear to lack the usual attributes of what we are accustomed to seeing in a movie and therefore, can be considered as anti-Hollywood. Some of these attributes in a typical Hollywood movie include: a happy ending, special effects, background music, more complex camera work, and editing to name a few.

An example of this can be found in Stranger Than Paradise directed by Jim Jarmusch. Here the cinematography is as basic as you can get. Per Winters, the film was “shot on location in purposely drab black-and-white” (Winter 123). The film is shot using one camera. It does not move around in scenes, nor is it repositioned. There is some tilting or zooming but for the most part they are static shots and there is no repositioning of the camera for different angles in the scene. There is no sophisticated editing. The ending of all scenes is cut to black.

The Blair Witch Project written and directed by University of Central Florida film school classmates, Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez is another good example. It is evidently lacking in camera setup and what would be considered normal scene shots. The resulting effect makes it seem that the film is unplanned, and it is being shot live as the actors experience it. This is true in the minimal direction the directors have given the actors. Contrast this to the detail and planning of all scenes shot in what we would consider a normal Hollywood movie that has storyboards detailing the proposed shots made up prior to the filming.

These three strategies help us differentiate between mainstream Hollywood movies and independent films.

All in all, I agree with Newman’s claim that indie films cannot simply be defined in economic, stylistic, or thematic terms but rather, need to be understood culturally. Identifying these films requires the use of his methods as it is not as simple as checking off a list of criteria that qualifies a film as indie. How films are accepted culturally compared to mainstream Hollywood movies identifies it as indie.

Hope this has provided you with some insight into what independent cinema is and how you can evaluate it.

Referenced Texts links:

Newman, Michael Z. Indie: An American Film Culture. Columbia University Press, 2011.

Winter, “Stranger Than Paradise,” pp. 121-123.

-Ryan McCormick

[lesterplatt]

Negative Space from Tiny Inventions on Vimeo.

Based on a 150-word poem by Ron Koertge, “Negative Space" is a short animated film that depicts a father-and-son relationship through the art of packing a suitcase.

For distribution, festivals and screening requests: Miyu Distribution festival@miyu.fr

Making of video: vimeo.com/238590794

-Avec la participation du Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée - Contribution Financière -Avec la participation d'Arte France - Unité de Programmes Cinéma -Avec le soutien de Ciclic-Région Centre Val de Loire, en partenariat avec le CNC -Avec le soutien de la SACEM en association avec Ciclic -Avec le soutien de la Mairie de Paris en partenariat avec le CNC -Avec le soutien du CNC (Nouvelles Technologies en Production) -Avec le soutien de la Procirep et de l'Angoa -Funding has been made possible by Puffin Foundation Ltd. -Marcella Brenner Grants for Faculty Research Development from Maryland Institute College of Art -La maison des scénaristes

Full Credits and Presskit: docs.google.com/document/d/10KnGajI8MeARqRuBloXoXed0RyehnD2SBUjKvbvVRv4/edit?usp=sharing

To date, “Negative Space” has won 127 prizes (including 63 Grand Prix/Best Animated Short awards) and played in over 314 festivals.

Nomination for Best Animated Short Film: 90th Academy Awards, US (‘18) Pre selection: Académie des arts et techniques du cinéma - César, France(‘18) Nomination for Best Animated Short Subject: Annie Awards, US (‘18) Prix Fipresci : Annecy Animation Festival, France (’17) André-Martin Special Distinction for a French Short Film: Annecy Animation Festival, France (’17) Grand Prix: International Festival of Documentary and Short Film of Bilbao ZINEBI, Spain (’17) Grand Prix: Anima Mundi, Brazil (’17) Prix Emile-Reynaud : Association française du cinéma d’animation (‘17) Grand Prix: Krok Animation Festival, Ukraine (’17) Grand Prix: Taichung Int Animation Festival, Taiwan (’17) Grand Prix: Monstra, Portugal (‘18) Grand Prix: Indie Júnior Allianz Festival, Portugal (‘18) Grand Prix: Tokyo Anime Award Festival, Japan (‘18) Grand Prix: Cyprus Animation Festival, Cyprus (‘18) Grand Prix (Short): Chilemonos, Chile (‘18) Grand Prix: AnimaSyros, Greece (‘18) Best international short film: 3D Wire, Spain (’17) Best International Short Film: Kuandu International Animation Festival, Taiwan (’17) Best Animated Short: KLIK Amsterdam Animation Festival, the Netherlands (’17) Best Animation: Tampere Film Festival, Finland (‘18) Best Animation: New Hampshire Film Festival, US (’17) Best Animation: Sapporo Int Short Film Festival, Japan (‘18) Audience Award: Fantoche, Switzerland (’17) Audience Award: Turku Animated Film Festival, Finland (’17) Audience Award: New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival, Japan (’17) Audience Award: Austin Film Festival, USA (‘17) Audience Award: Monstra, Portugal (‘18) Audience Award: Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film, Germany (‘18) Audience Award: Tabor Film Festival, Croatia (‘18) Audience Award: New Orleans Film Festival, US (‘18)

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Here’s some photos of our daytrip to the Pyynikki Park Observation Tower. Astrid became our tour guide for a bit.

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TUOMAS ROUNAKARI: Sustainability Award Verso for “Arctic Utopias" Documentary Film at Tampere Film Festival

TUOMAS ROUNAKARI: Sustainability Award Verso for “Arctic Utopias” Documentary Film at Tampere Film Festival

“Arctic Utopias” Documentary Film – feat. Violinist, composer, ethnomusicologist TUOMAS ROUNAKARI as a composer – has earned the Sustainability Award Verso at Tampere Film Festival 2022! Tuomas comments:“Arctic Utopias is an unusual documentary film done without a main director. It seeks to answer how different people view the future of the arctic – is it a dystopia or an utopia. Three…

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FLORIS VANHOOF + ALTERSGRUPPE + SAMI BERGOLD + LANA SUBDUCTIONS

Le Non_Jazz SAMEDI LE 03.12 FLORIS VANHOOF / be SAMI BERGOLD / fr ALTERSGRUPPE ca / us / il / fr LANA SUBDUCTIONS / fr au Café de Paris 158, rue Oberkampf 75011 M° Ménilmontant P.A.F. 6€ 20:00 portes 20:45 action 23:45 fin d'action FLORIS VANHOOF / be Attaché au grain et au souffle du support analogique, prolifique, " pluridisciplinaire " et indéniablement très doué, il travaille principalemnet sur l'hybridation d'images animées, fixes et de sons produits la plupart du temps via ses " machines " - synthés, oscillateurs & co - bricolées à la maison. " Ses films réalisés en super8 ou 16mm entre 2004 et 2008 aiment  les jeux de lentilles, de netteté, les effets loupe façon la vie à  travers un microscope, et aussi détourner la banalité du quotidien. Ses  performances investissent encore plus la persistence de la vision et la  perception elle-même avec un lien direct avec la musique électronique.  Il existe souvent des liens directs (controleur de voltage) entre les  deux." (Metamkine) " Floris Vanhoof combine des circuits musicaux faits maison et des technologies de projection abandonnées pour des installations, des performances cinématographiques étendues et des sorties musicales. Traduire l'un à l'autre pour découvrir comment fonctionne notre perception et quelles nouvelles perspectives apparaissent. Floris Vanhoof (°1982, lives and works in Antwerp, Belgium) ( Re:Voir ) Floris Vanhoof (1982) is interested in the hybrid form of music, photography and film. His first projections, experimental films on 16 millimeter, evolve towards pure visual experiences in which he questions our viewing patterns. Inspired by structural film and early electronic music he makes audiovisual installations, expanded cinema performances and music releases. Vanhoof builds his own instruments to discover the border between image, light and sound. As media-archeologist, he confronts the digital spoiled audience with flickering 16 mm films and 35mm slide installations, formats doomed to disappear. Purposefully he choses analog technology due to the greater transparency of the workflow and rich dynamic range. Regardless of nostalgia he experiments with what used to be hightech. Vanhoof searches for ways to make new images with old media. He makes his own translations from sound to image and vise-versa, by connecting one medium on the -not always compatible- other. He’s especially curious to what his work elicits in the viewer. How does our perception operates and which new perspectives appear? Installations were shown in LLS387 Antwerp, SMAK Ghent, Castlefield gallery Manchester, Vooruit Ghent, Netwerk Alost, Bozar Brussels, Filmfestival Ghent, Beursschouwburg Brussels, De Centrale Brussels, FOMU Antwerp. Performances took place in ISSUE Project Room New York, Aural Mexico City, UH Budapest, Hangar Bicocca Milan, Centre d’art contemporain Dijon, ZKM Zentrum für Kunst und Medientechnologie Karlsruhe, Internationaal Filmfestival Rotterdam, Flagey Brussels, Café OTO London, Extracity Antwerp, Witte de With Rotterdam, Kaskcinema Ghent, International Mystery Los Angeles, The Wulf Los Angeles, Ancienne Belgique Brussels, Museum of Elsene, KMSKA Antwerp, Les Urbaines Lausanne, Xing Live Arts Week Bologna, Electrónica en Abril Madrid, Lal Lal Lal Tampere en Helsinki. In 2015 received the price of the public at the Young Belgian Art Prize ( Meakusma Festival ) https://florisvanhoof.com/ https://florisvanhoof.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_6WdDX5RN4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmz-V8zU6Go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lvJ77mQe1o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMLnI3VqhqY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG-AXs5SboU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG8nE11zQYI

ALTERSGRUPPE ca / us / il / fr un agglomérat bien composite et cosmopolite d'individus, résidant  tous  à Paris - et tous dotés d'une personnalité forte, distincte et distinguée. On y retrouve ( souvent ) le très charismatique Max K. aka City Dragon ( vocals & some other things ), le plutôt discret Dudi M. aux cassettes, à la batterie ( & co ), le  pince-sans-rire " Willy " à la basse, l'épatant Nicolas R. à l'électronique principalement analogique et l'exubérant Jim S. aux images et à l'électronique aussi. Free form, free no-fi, free-whatever gets you thru the night. ( it's alright it'salright.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaaRvXIGMg4&t=696s

SAMI BERGOLD / fr

Sami Bergold est un auteur-compositeur né au XXème siècle et ayant vécu la majeure partie de sa vie en Île-de-France, dans la partie correspondant au nord-est parisien. Il a récemment changé d’opérateur téléphonique (Mobile + Box), passant de Bouygues Télécom à Free. Il trouve la vie douloureuse et compliquée, remplie d’injonctions inutiles, dégradantes et contradictoires. Il est alcoolique depuis le lycée, et est également un grand consommateur de médicaments. Il s’inscrit totalement dans une vision romantique du poète maudit, quand bien même il tenterait de s’en défendre (ce qu’il ne fait pas).

Sa musique est parfois qualifiée de « non-musique », tant l’écoute pour le « commun des mortels » semble hors d’évidence; toutefois il s’en défend, puisque pour lui tout est musique. Mais il est vrai que dénué de toute capacité objectivement technique, il joue contre les attentes d’un public qui souhaiterait recevoir des sonorités harmonieuses et agréables.

Mais Merzbow ne disait-il pas si la définition de la noise était une musique désagréable et agressive à l’écoute, alors pour lui la vraie noise se trouvait dans la pop commerciale

(je crois même qu’il voulait dire la pop tout court) ?

Sami Bergold se défend de faire de la noise (au sens où on l’entend habituellement, c’est-à-dire pas dans le sens où Merzbow le contredit),

mais il ne s’agit peut-être là que de débats sémantiques un peu barbants.

Plus factuellement il utilisait jusqu’à présent un mini-armada de matériel de fortune: synthétiseurs bas-de-gamme (souvent de type « à potards », ou générateurs de fréquences), walkmans (donc K7s), pédales d’effets. Ses dernières prestations scéniques l’ont vu utiliser de plus en plus fréquemment de la guitare électrique, qui est devenu quasiment son instrument de prédilection ces derniers temps (peut-être aussi par lassitude des synthétiseurs à potard), à tel point qu’il prépare un album (un « LP ») sur un nouveau label qui verra le jour en 2023, L’eau des fleurs, centré sur cet instrument. Lui-même dirige un label qui s’appelle Premier Sang, sur lequel il a sorti des disques de Sister Iodine, Macronympha, Mesa of the Lost Women, mais aussi un maxi de techno / house qui est devenu très légèrement culte : « To Live and Die E.P. » par Violence FM; ce label dort sur ses lauriers, la dernière sortie conséquente ayant été un double LP de lui-même sous un autre de ses pseudonymes: Z.B. Aids a.k.a. Valerie Smith (échec commercial malgré la publicité faite par Cameron Jamie sur ce disque dans Art Forum), en 2017. Il est également plasticien, même si il aime se définir plutôt comme un poète, malgré le fait d’être représenté en galerie par Valeria Cetraro (en même temps Henri Michaux avait bien un galeriste, lui aussi…). Depuis 2006 il co-dirige un projet (magazine ? revue ? fanzine ?) avec Jonas Delaborde qui s’appelle Nazi Knife. Il est, comme tout le monde, inquiet pour le futur. Son nom civil est Hendrik Hegray.SEXY WATER est le titre d'un coffret triple K7 - publié par le label Scum Yr Earth ces jours-ci et dont on espère voir les exemplaires ce soir-là.

https://soundcloud.com/user-496765036 https://soundcloud.com/sami-bergold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLSFpJl7-HM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HlJU6OOVm0

LANA SUBDUCTIONS / fr Communiqué officiel : " Méryll Ampe, Élodie Rassell et Romain Perrot collaborent de manière instinctive et radicale, utilisant SUBDUCTION SONORE ET VISUELLE, notre processus d'incurvation et de déplacement d'éléments sonores, plongeant, s'enfonçant et ressurgissant, en dévoilant des états sonores et visuels / sensoriels qui se déploient, des entités qui se croisent, se mélangent ou se décomposent, pour créer une fiction de Lana Del Rey."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZmKQhgPJBU

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