Having smaller communities based on cinephilia was a great way for budding filmmakers to show their work and show unique work to a group of people that they cannot see elsewhere. Microcinemas can be a stepping stone going forward to larger film festivals, maybe providing critiques in a more casual setting. Another good thing about microcinemas is they can be relatively cheap to put on. For example, everyone can bring a few dollars for pizza or burgers and hot dogs and have a cookout in someone's backyard. Or you could have the event catered, the choice is yours. Having a microcinema in your town may also provide networking opportunities for those who also may not be ready to show their work at a large film festival. It wouldn't hurt to know a Director of Photography or a sound designer nearby that could be helpful in a future project.
These screenings can take place almost anywhere. Your parent's backyard, at an Elk's lodge, in an abandoned warehouse, (maybe not). I guess the point I am trying to make, microcinemas allow for much freedom when it comes to showing films.
Not all films have to be high quality narratives that play in large theaters and bring in billions of dollars. While those are great, experimental films offer a greater sense of freedom, and can let the audience see the film in their own way rather than what a director is trying to show. Throughout this semester our class has done many obscure projects from painting on film strips, to creating a bromance apocalyptic sports film. There are so many opportunities to just have fun with it.
If this microcinema on Thursday goes well, it may be cool to try run one later this summer
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