Michael Marantz’s “Good Morning” Short Film

A powerful message of unity from the director/composer, and artist Kamau

“Wake up!” commands artist Kamau one minute into Michael Marantz‘s brand new short film “Good Morning.” The call to action accompanies an increase in pace of Marantz’s score (yes, he personally scored the under-three-minute short film) and a rapturous force takes hold. Marantz partnered with director of photography Tim Sessler under the banner of storytelling studio/production company Already Alive for the work. Together—along with Kamau’s …

Four Otherworldly Time-Telling Machines

A desk clock, sculptural bangle, automaton and aquapod from this year's Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève

The art of clock- and watch-making continues to see substantial developments as technical skill-sets are passed from generation to generation and new ideas come to light. This year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève (SIHH) luxury watch fair saw the unveiling of many extraordinary timepieces from brands, both well-known and emerging. Beyond wristwatches, however, several curious time-telling machines were presented. The following four continue …

Sundance Film Festival 2017: New Frontier

Highlighting five narrative and experimental VR films at this year's two-venue exhibition

It’s once again time for many to descend upon Park City, Utah for the Sundance Film Festival, this year running 19-29 January. As the largest independent film festival in the US, Sundance continues to dazzle with its quality of content and creative atmosphere. Even in growth it has maintained tremendous discretion, especially regarding one of our favorite divisions: New Frontier. Now in its 11th year, …