The secret lives of invisible magnetic fields are revealed as chaotic ever-changing geometries. All action takes place around NASA's Space Sciences Laboratories, UC Berkeley, to recordings of space scientists describing their discoveries. Actual VLF audio recordings control the evolution of the fields as they delve into our inaudible surroundings, revealing recurrent 'whistlers' produced by fleeting electrons. Are we observing a series of scientific experiments, the universe in flux, or a documentary of a fictional world?
Having never left the ship when Nora, a service android, is given the oppertunity to leave her life of menial labour and take part in an mission to save the human species, she believes her dream of freedom will be fullfilled. Narrowly avoiding destruction she crash lands on a desolate planet finding herself stranded and without means of communication. Her journey quickly turns to one of survival both for herself and her fellow androids.
North Circular - An experimental abstract animation by Michael Salkeld.
Utilising video 2d and 3d animation, as an experimental visual poem, interacting with an ambient improvised musical soundtrack.
Animation and music by Michael Salkeld
Jessica was kicked out at 16 after a family argument and has been housed by the council ever since. Through dark atmospheric animation she recalls the process of getting her hostel place and paints a grim picture of the reality of a life on benefits in temporary accommodation. Addressing the emotional impact of teenaged homelessness, the film was the product of a research project into teenaged homelessness conducted by a group of young Londoners.
Sourced from content from the Great North Run film archive, concentrating on the audience rather than the runner. Frame layers are arranged across the screen in the direction of the natural panning of the original shots, revealing a unique panoramic view of the content.
One day - one life in St.Petersburg. According to writings and biography of Russian Absurdist poet Daniil Kharms (1905-1942). An attempt to combine styles of documentary cinema and constructivists theatre, seeking to reveal Kharms' vision of life.
The classic story of Peter and The Wolf comes brilliantly to life in this animated film, recounting a magical world in which little boys can find the strength and courage to overcome their fears and the ever-present dangers that surround them.
An investigative and exploratory hands-on gloves-off study into the practice of putting things 'off’. Sometimes the only way to get something done is to do two-dozen other things first.
Sanctuary is the true story of one woman, Marjorie, who tries to seek asylum in the UK. Speaking of her experiences in her own words, this film illustrates the journey she goes through - her inward journey as she confronts the affects of her torture and her outward journey as she struggles for asylum
