What is Mumblecore? - A primer for those interested in an indie phenomenon.
source: http://www.film.com/features/story/what-is-mumblecore/20818717
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The loose team of film school filmmakers known as Mumblecore (see link for primary players) were smart and didn't write a manifesto or demand adherence to their cult of filmmaking. What the term unofficially references is a belief in character driven storytelling with an extremely basic aesthetic. The films often rely on handheld camera-work but never veer into nausea inducing shaky cam style. To be honest (and simplistic), this is filmmaking for the lit crit crowd.
In large part, Mumblecore seems to be focused on the analysis of communication. Ten years ago this may have been well tread ground but today we have cell phones, text messages, emails, and the Web. Combine the net-cloud with cheap, lightweight cameras, add the exuberance of youth and you have Mumblecorp. Thankfully, even if other aspects of these productions are rough (intentional or not), the filmmakers recognize and respect that we need to have clear sound, and I thank all the filmmakers for acknowledging that.
Mumblecore's heritage includes...
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Pericles_Lewnes
Twitter: loopmovie
In large part, Mumblecore seems to be focused on the analysis of communication. Ten years ago this may have been well tread ground but today we have cell phones, text messages, emails, and the Web. Combine the net-cloud with cheap, lightweight cameras, add the exuberance of youth and you have Mumblecorp. Thankfully, even if other aspects of these productions are rough (intentional or not), the filmmakers recognize and respect that we need to have clear sound, and I thank all the filmmakers for acknowledging that.
Mumblecore's heritage includes...
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Please Read The Rest at Link...
http://www.film.com/features/story/what-is-mumblecore/20818717
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Pericles_Lewnes
Twitter: loopmovie
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