Another piece for Amy Raasch, creepy little birds…
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Here’s a visual development/style board piece for an upcoming music video of Amy Raasch’s!
Berlin!
It’s time for a well-overdue photo-blog post about my recent trip to Europe! I went to Berlin because ‘Can We Be Happy Now‘ played at the REC for Kids film festival. The entire trip was uber-enjoyable– met lots of great people, and my art-hungry eyes had a complete feast!
Select photos from Berlin are up here!
Wheeee!!!! Flying over all the everythings!
There was a really cool echo art installation in the Toronto airport. Stomping in it was way too much fun! Good thing I don’t know how to tap-dance…
Hallo, Germany– we flew into Frankfurt and from there to Berlin.
BRAAAAAINS. I imagine this is where the EuroZombies shop.
Gozirra and I had a great time hanging out!
And then Gozirra and I got lost, so I had to navigate my way back to the REC film festival for Kids.
Made it! Here’s Detlef and me, he was an incredibly helpful guide for the whole trip!
I got to hold the attention of lots of German kids.
“Yes, my name’s actually ‘Tahnee’…” Funny how my name was unusual to them, as they had lots of unusual names to me! Some of the kids had really curveball questions. Yes, the greyscale part was intentionally boring…
Morning shadows on the blinds.
Hey there Mr. Green!
Obligatory I-found-Mickey-and-Minnie-in-lederhosen-and-a-drindl photo, hehe…
Brandenburg Gate!
This was a really cool memorial. It was a labyrinth of blocks– as you walked deeper into it, they rose higher around you, and suddenly every path you took would reveal a different story by the other people exploring it: some were taking photos, others were lost, the occasional kid was running around… It was really fun to explore.
The grand Asparagus!
Rails from way above, in said Asparagus.
We rode these a lot!
Killer street art in Kreuzberg.
I left my mark on the Berlin Wall!
More remnants of the Wall– this guy was too heavy… Thankfully I was never crushed.
Moral of the story? Submit your film to international film festivals. Travel! See the world! Have happy adventures!
Music Box Beggar’s Accomplice
This was inspired by a beggar I saw in Paris by the Notre Dame. Rather than begging, he was at least providing the public with music piped from his music box. There were a lot of ‘look out for pickpocket’ signs around the large attractions, so I figured he may be a distraction for some kid to go and do the dirty work.
Snurffles the Hedgehog
Claustrophobic
I’m back! I spent almost 2 weeks between Berlin and Paris — will put up some pictures soon! In the meantime, there was one night I hopped on a metro in Paris, which was quite possibly the most cramped I’d ever been. Smashed against the standing poles, I got to know everyone’s hands very well– their smells, scars, rings… After that episode, the subway air smelled like a fresh spring breeze!
Artitecture
Screening!
‘Can We Be Happy Now‘ screened for two audiences today! The viewers were primarily children. It was very interesting seeing (and hearing) their reactions and interpretations. It was such an honor to answer questions and see that it’s meaning carried over to non-English speakers.
Speaking of which, Germans have got everything figured out; Berlin is amazingly efficient.
Sight-seeing continued with the Brandenburg Gate, a blocky memorial, some Wall remainders and a random art gallery. Oh yes, and all sorts of interesting people on the Underground trains!! Plenty of pictures are being taken (and scarves make nice jackets for rain, I discovered late tonight). Also, Caran d’Ache makes the most amazing ballpoint pens!
Right, and you can purchase lederhosen and the female Oktoberfest equivalent at the mall. Sorry, I didn’t drop the $400 for an outfit…
Hallo, Berlin!
So I’m sitting in a hostel in Berlin, optimistic that this blog will be a successful form of communication!
I’m incredibly impressed with how happy everyone is to help– I’m also incredibly impressed with the quality of food… And chocolate!!! ANIMATION MINT CHOCOLATE!!!!
The REC festival has been really fun. It’s amazing how young kids are making such quality films– yes, they’re being helped with the production process by adults, but there have been some charming stories and visual styles.
Haircuts!
