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Filmmaking Lab | Deep Work Cycles | Installation

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FILMMAKING LAB DEEP WORK CYCLES INSTALLATION SCHEDULE BUDGET TEAM SUPPORT FAQ MAPS

“Memory erases into music” –

Ocean Vuong

INTRODUCTION TO FILMMAKING FELLOWSHIP + LAB The filmmaking fellowship serves as a vessel, carving path ways for artist-filmmakers, and weaving the vivid tapestry of Leimert’s stories through the loom of experimentation and dialogue. Together we will embark on a journey to empathize and connect with the essence of filmmaking. So we ask, “How are we shaped by two horizons?”—helping develop our curiosity not for what we are seeing, but instead feeling, through all of our senses in cinema. Dub Cinema can be softly defined as a mesmerizing blend of cinematic artistry and dub-poetry, entwining to gether intricate illusions and poignant memories. Guided by your own Leimert inquiry, each storyteller will bring forth a profound Black cinematic manifesto response. In the end it will be displayed in a multi-channel installation and beyond. We invite each story to reflect and enter a deep con templation of Leimert Park’s profound influence. Through the creative fusion of experimental film, evocative sound scapes, captivating photography, dynamic animation, and historical archives, these films transport us to wayward time-lives, offering an anthological escape into the lim inal space between the past, present, and future worlds that Leimert embodies. Each film becomes a conduit for intergenerational storytelling, carrying a non-linear song fulness that reverberates across generations and fosters meaningful exchanges.

Ethos: — The films should be engaging and visually compelling in response to the theme. — The films should reference, and contribute to the past, present our future vision of Leimert. — The films should have a clear point of view and make a comment on an element or experience of the Leimert’s community. — The films should be visually impressive, and aim to make an emotional connection with the viewer and not shy away from difficult issues. — The films can be experimental and can develop their own nonlinear language outside of what we have learned about storytelling

The ultimate culmination is the installation “Dub Plat forms” which stands as a prototype, shouldering films as the inaugural satellite location broadcasting the works of each artist. Unfazed by the passage of time, this installation fearlessly reiterates our stories, time and (time) again. 06

FILMMAKING LAB

Cemetery of Splendor (2015), Dir Apichatpong weerasethakul

Our upcoming filmmaking fellowship is an exciting journey of creative exploration and collaboration. We see this as a conversation– an opportunity to develop a unique visual language that may resonate with your existing work and spark entirely new ideas on how we make films together. Throughout the fellowship, we’ll delve into all three critical phases of filmmaking: pre-production, production, and post-production, in a series of three sessions. Each of these sessions serve as chapters in the development of your project, and we’ve designed them to fit in rhythm with the Deep Work Cycles. While we encourage everyone to attend these labs in person, we understand that life comes with complications. Rest assured, we’re flexible and can provide accommo dations via Zoom if any issues arise. Labs will take place at SCI-Arc while most of the filmmaking will take place in Leimert. During the labs, you’ll have access to SCI-Arc tools and support needed to bring your vision to life. We’re eager to witness your unique voice and perspective as you define what filmmaking means to you.

Please refer to the FAQ sheet for more questions about the Filmmaking labs. 08

Here are some key requirements: — Film Length: Aim for a duration of 2-6 minutes. — Aspect Ratio: Opt for 1920x1080 or higher resolution, at 23.96 frames per second (Fps). — File Types Needed: Please provide (1) H.264 MP4 and (1) Apple ProRes 4444. — Stills: Include three high quality images that capture the essence of your project. Prompts developed with Neighbors Skate Shop: — Young children find “a place for me” - wood and wheels (Skate Film) — What do kites say to exit wounds? (Visual Essay) — A dojo made from generations and unfathomable will. (Experimental Documentary) — Beauty and ice cream / Beat an’ blood sonic sounds? (Memoirs) — What would a Ras G-inspired ghetto sci-fi skate film to his younger self look like? (Animation) — Leaves falling on neutral grounds: Blood and Crips (Experimental Audio Visual) — Houseless figures (La Jetée-like Photography)

Kwanzaa Parade participants (Los Angeles, Calif.). December 31, 1988

DEEPWORK CYCLES Thabisile Griffin will facilitate a series of “Deep Work Cy cles,” an unbounded version of work study circles that instead prioritize non-linear learning and exploration. From January to March, we will meet three times, oscillating between, and in rhythm with both R&D sessions and film workshops. For the Work Cycles, an original booklet will be made and distributed as a reference reader, for each fellow to keep with them and use during our meet-ups and throughout the entire creative process. Reference booklets will function as a book of spells and incanta tions, intended for both catalyst and reminders of what has come, and what is possible. The book will be mostly textual with some visual components, including social and political histories of Los Angeles and 20th centu ry primary documents and photographs. Page excerpts will include work from Edwidge Danticat, Edward Said, Fred Moten, Kelly Lytle-Hernandez, Toni-Cade Bambara, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Jamaica Kincaid, along with other poets, intellectuals, historians and visual artists. Deep Work Cycles will be loosely organized into a temporal framing of past|present|future, in relationship to a filmic process of pre|during|and post production. Each session will involve reading, study, listening, and conjuring, and will include invited guests to co-facilitate. Our Deep Work Cycles will provide the necessary insistence that creative improvisation is only possible after deep work and deep study, preferably done collectively. It is guided by an ethos of gathering and study as fundamental to the creative process.

INSTALLATION BUILD Architect Mira Henry and Matthew Au are coordinating the design intervention in a public space in Leimert Park to hold space for social and cultural activation on the Peo ple’s Street plaza. Designed in collaboration with Arrey and Tré, bringing their in-sights as skaters and youth mentors to bear on a manner of structuring the urban platforms with a freestyle in-teractive spirit in mind. The versatile structures provide shade and a framework for technical installations to both literally and figuratively support the films, and the culture in the streets, where so much of Leimert’s cultural life thrives. The installation is best envisioned as both a plat form and a frame, serving as the canvas where the art will be projected and embraced within its structure. From a designer’s perspective, we conceive of this as a pli able system, one that gracefully accommodates mobility and transformation. Much like Erick Mack’s installation, this project embodies the qualities of a soft system that gracefully adapts to change. In alignment with Lorraine Grady’s vision, our aim is to create framed perspectives that capture the interplay of light, people, and shifting viewpoints throughout the day in Leimert. Drawing inspiration from other creative minds, such as Rodney McMillian’s sculptures and Minnesota Studio’s Dream The Combine in their construction for MoMA PS1, our current interests have been shaped by diverse refer ences in considering the possibilities of this installation. This creative endeavor will unfold during the fellowship. We warmly invite fellows to engage in this process if it complements your filmmaking journey, though there’s no obligation for all fellows to contribute to the construction. The primary focus remains on crafting the films for this unique installation. Artist Eric N. Mack’s Desert X installation Italic textHalterItalic text (2019) uses the site of a defunct gas station at the edge of the Salton Sea. 13

SCHEDULE November 2023

25 Saturday Meet + Greet - Neighbors Skate Shop

December 2023

14 Thursday Kick Off - Touring SCI-Arc (TBD)

January 2024

13 Saturday Deep Work Cycles - Session 1 27 Saturday Film Lab - Session 1

February 2024

10 Saturday Deep Work Cycles - Session 2 24 Saturday Film Lab - Session 2

March 2024

09 Saturday Deep Work Cycles - Session 3 23 Saturday Film Lab - Session 3

April 2024

06 Saturday Collective Dinner + Private Screening Location (TBD)

June 2024

15 Saturday Film Submission - Submission requirements (Film Lab Requirements) 15 Saturday 6 Week Build Begins - Build Team only (Optional Fellows)

October 2024

05 Saturday Installation Screening - Leimert Park Village (Date subject to change)

November 2024

30 Saturday Fellowship Term Ends - SCI-Arc

David Adjaye, team Adjaye Associates The Webster – Narrative Lighting Wall

December – Kick Off

This month marks the exciting launch of the Fellowship, where we will initiate the process by briefing all fellows on the overall schedule and plan. Our primary aim is to provide clarity on expectations during this period and address any logistical questions that may arise. To capture and commemorate this journey, our school photographer will be on hand to take photos, and we kindly request bios from each fellow for publication purposes.

Thursday 12.14.2023 10:30-11:30 Introductions & Q+A 11:30-12:00 Tour 12:00-01:00 Lunch

January – Session 1

The initiation of Deep Work Cycles + Film Lab is at hand, and we are set to delve into the realm of pre-production, emphasizing the inception of our projects and the art of idea-sharing. During this session, we invite each fellow to contribute materials that pique their interest. These mate rials may encompass notes, image references, sketches, and more. The collective objective is to effectively convey and communicate your creative concepts.

Saturday 01.13.2024 10:30-11:30 Deep Work Cycles 1 11:30-12:00 Discussion 12:00-01:00 Lunch

Saturday 01.27.2024 10:30-11:30 Film Lab 1 11:30-12:00 Discussion/Dailies 12:00-01:00 Lunch

February – Session 2

During the2nd session of the fellowship, production will continue to be a central focus. Filmmaking sessions will progress to the next phase of production, delving into the exploration of advanced editing techniques. Special guests will be welcome to share valuable insights into their creative processes. This month’s agenda prioritizes individual support with the inclusion of personalized one-on-one sessions, aiming to enhance the fellows’ experience. Moreover, an exciting opportunity awaits, as fellows will have the chance to book dedicated time with Cleon Array, a distinguished Cinematographer, further enriching their learning journey.

Saturday 02.10.2024 10:30-11:30 Deep Work Cycles 2 11:30-12:00 Discussion 12:00-01:00 Lunch

Saturday 02.24.2024 10:30-11:30 Film Lab 2 11:30-12:00 Discussion/Dailies 12:00-01:00 Lunch

March – Session 3

During the culminating month of our fellowship, we will be shifting our focus to Deep Work Cycles and the sup portive labs dedicated to putting the finishing touches on our films. The Filmmaker Fellowship will conclude with a spotlight on post-production, as we solidify ideas and techniques, equipping each participant with the tools to carry their creations forward for exhibition.

Saturday 03.09.2024 10:30-11:30 Deep Work Cycles 3 11:30-12:00 Discussion 12:00-01:00 Lunch

Saturday 03.13.2024 10:30-11:30 Film Lab 3 11:30-12:00 Discussion/Dailies 12:00-01:00 Lunch

April – Gathering

Getting together to acknowledge the hard work, sharing experiences, and collective being.

Saturday 04.13.2024 06:00pm Collective Dinner + Private Screening

June – Delivery

Fellowship begins to come to a close and SCI-Arc access will shift into general usage and visitation.

Saturday 06.15.2024 09:00am Build Team begins construction 06:00pm Films Due (Extension upon request)

October – Celebration

Installation will be showcasing films from Fellows and Screening Artists as a collective gathering. (Date subject to change.)

Saturday 10.05.2024 06:00pm Saturday Installation Screening - Leimert Park Village

November – Fellowship Term Closing Saturday 11.30.2024 06:00pm Fellowship Concludes

Fellowship begins to come to a close and all access to SCI-Arc will be a general usage and visitation.

Raven Jackson - all dirt roads taste of salt

BUDGET We are pleased to provide each of you with a $1,000 bud get allowing you the freedom to allocate these funds as you see fit. This budget will be distributed in two parts: Part A ($500): You will receive this first portion during the initial week of the fellowship, either through a check or a direct deposit. Part B ($500): The remaining $500 will be distributed upon the successful submission of your film at the end of the fellowship. Should you have any further inquiries or require assistance regarding fund distribution, our dedicated team at SCI-Arc is here to help. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

TEAM

Charles “Teenie” Harris (1970s)

Current Interests, a Los Angeles architectural design studio founded by Matthew Au and Mira Henry, focuses on material specificity, color relationships, assembly details, and critical cultural thinking. Established in 2017, our collaboration combines our diverse knowledge. Over the past decade, we’ve crafted various projects, from residential and commercial to public cultural endeavors, always prioritizing meaningful client relationships and aesthetically nuanced work. Thabisile Griffin, PhD, is a historian specializing in the Atlantic world, Black indigeneity, and colonial insecurity. Published in prestigious journals and an ACLS Emerging Voices Fellowship recipient, she’s lectured at Yale, UCLA, Harvard, and UPenn. Faculty at SCI-Arc, she teaches on property, the commons, the Caribbean, market capitalism, and racialization. With an upcoming manuscript on Black Caribs in the 18th-century Atlantic, she contributes to global discussions on race and history. Kordae Jatafa Henry is a Los Angeles-based Filmmaker and Visual Artist known for his 2019 film, “Earth Mother, Sky Father.” His work has been showcased globally, and he received a ‘New Director of the Year’ nomination in 2020. Kordae’s artistic vision spans various mediums, exploring human experiences and the radical imagination. Currently, he teaches Visual Studies at SCI-Arc.

Cleon Arrey and Edwin N. Lampkin III, (Tré), founders of Neighbors Skate Shop, are young Black entrepreneurs, and their shop and outdoor skate parks serve as vital hubs for youth culture and connectors for young families in Leimert Park. Neighbors Skate Shop bridges generations and preserves our community’s legacy through the energy and momentum of skateboarding. For us, legacy means continuity and bridging the gap between generations. Ben Caldwell is an American filmmaker. He began his career while drafted and serving in Vietnam, taking photographs of his fellow soldiers. He studied film alongside Charles Burnett and Julie Dash at UCLA, became an integral part of what became an integral art of what became known as the LA Rebellion, a cinema movement that focussed on telling Black stories. In 1984 he founded KAOS Network, a community arts centre in South Los Angeles.

Rene Fisher-Mims founded S.H.I.N.E. MUWASI to promote West African drum culture among women in her community. The organization aims to inspire women of African descent to engage with the drums and explore joyful West African drum culture through education and performance. Additionally, ‘Mama Nene’ uses the “power of the drum” to provide inspiration to young people dealing with emotional pain, individuals in supportive housing communities, and anyone in need of upliftment. Jillian Leedy is an M.Arch I student at the SCI-Arc, specializing in architectural anti-violence, impermanence, and organic growth. Her diverse background includes teaching, youth development initiatives, and exploration of power dynamics in student-teacher relationships for her thesis. Jillian is also a graphic designer, muralist, and artist assistant who holds an MS in Art + Design Education from Pratt Institute and a BFA in Illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology. “Tunde” Babatunde-Majadi Adejare is a Los Angeles based Architectural Designer. His creative work is inspired by the relationship between presence and space, on both individual and community levels. A SCIArc graduate and designer at Blue Revolver Inc., his design skills have been applied to a wide range of projects throughout his career.

Nihan Caydamli, a Taiwanese-Turkish Designer from Istanbul with a B-Arch from SCI-Arc, views Material, Craft, and Making as potent tools for storytelling and placemaking. Guided by a focus on collectivity, her design work reflects a passion for community building and cultural storytelling, inspired by her multicultural upbringing. Nihan channels her love for material, composition, and color into a small knitting and textile development business, offering workshops and classes in Los Angeles and NYC. Kai Simone Daniels, (M.Arch 1 ’23) is a Spatial Designer and Culinary Curator based in Los Angeles, California. Kai’s work investigates our relationships to land and community and uses gathering as a spatial practice. Kai is working on continuous material investigations that center reclaimed apparatus’ of construction to iterate social transparencies and challenge our relationships. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and her M.Arch from the Southern California Institute of Architecture.

SUPPORT

Jenn Nkiru - Rebirth Is Necessary

SCI-Arc — Mira Henry, Installation mira_henry@sciarc.edu — Matthew Au, Installation matthew_au@sciarc.edu — Kordae Henry, FilmLab jatafa_henry@sciarc.edu — Thabisile Griffin, Study Cycles thabisile_griffin@sciarc.edu

Assistance — Nihan Caydamli nihan_caydamli@sciarc.edu — Jillian Leedy jillian_leedy@sciarc.edu — Babatunde Adejare babatunde_adejare@sciarc.edu

24’ Fellows — Asari Aibangbee Asari141998@gmail.com — Barbara Barnett bmbarnett@yahoo.com — Ava Lightwood avasofiasoriano@gmail.com — Malachi Daubon Malachidaubon@yahoo.com — Qwenga Cole marcusrcole@gmail.com

24’ Screening Artists — Madelyn Reasin-Bodden — Seyna Clark

Funds — Sarah Yanni, Development Projects Coordinator sarah_yanni@sciarc.edu

Equipment — Phil Logan , Audio/Media Technician phil_logan@sciarc.edu — Reza Monahan, SCI-Arc Channel Producer/Director reza_monahan@sciarc.edu

Neighbors Skate — Cleon Array contact@cleonarrey.com — Tre neighborsskateshop@gmail.com

Kaos Networks — Ben Caldwell bencaldwellfilm@aol.com

Online — sciarc.edu — neighborsskateshop.com — kaosnetworkla.com — currentinterestsla.com 25

Film Equipment — 35mm Camera, 500T/5219 (Film rolls Included) — Super 8 Camera Braun Nizo (Film rolls not included)

SCI-Arc Film Equipment — Media Department library.sciarc.libguides.com/media

Please stop by or call us at 213.356.5323 to make a reservation in advance. (On-campus use only) — Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro — Slik F153 Lightweight Aluminum Tripod — Targus TG-660TR 66” Tripod — Canon VIXIA HF S200 Full HD Flash Memory Camcorder — See link above for full inventory list and reservation hours.

Online Library Access

Fabrication Shop

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Software Available — Computer Lab 24/7 — Login w/ SCI-Arc email — Adobe Creative Cloud (2023), Blender (3.5.0), Cinema 4d (2023), Unreal Engine (5.1.1), Touchdesigner, Autodesk Access, Microsoft Office (2016), Unity (2022.2.16f1), and more. List can provided on request.

— Mon – Fri: 8am – midnight — Sat: 10am – 7pm — Sun: 10am – 11 pm Office Hours — Sun – Fri: 11am – 1pm, 7pm – 9pm — Sat: 3pm – 6pm

Print Center

Store Supplies

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— Mon – Fri: 10am – 5pm — Sat – Sun: Closed

— Mon – Fri: 10am – 3pm

FAQ

Who’s the main contact?

For any inquiries related to the film fellowship and films, please don’t hesitate to contact Kordae. If you have questions concerning the Research and Design of the installation, Mira is your point of contact. Thabisile will be leading the Deep Work Cycles, so feel free to reach out to her for guidance in that area. And for any general inquiries, please feel welcome to get in touch with any of our team members.

What’s the best way to contact the team?

We recommend using Microsoft Teams and email as the primary means of communication. This will help us efficiently track project-related discussions and updates.

Will we have storage for files?

Yes, we will utilize Microsoft Teams and OneDrive to store media files, ensuring easy access and organized data management.

What if I can’t attend all sessions in-person?

We encourage each fellow to attend at least three sessions, but we understand that circumstances may vary. Contact us to discuss the best method for receiving the support you need, even if you can’t be present in person for all sessions.

What if I’ve never used a camera or editing software?

No worries! We offer assistance for both camera usage and editing throughout the process. If you don’t have access to a computer, you’ll have 24/7 access to our computer lab. Each Film Fellow will also schedule time with Cleon Array for cinematography support and receive a roll of film.

Can I use my own equipment?

Absolutely, you’re welcome to use your own equipment, provided it can be formatted for the final delivery as specified in the film lab section. All resources listed within the packet are available for your use.

What benefits do Screening Artists have?

Screening Artists will have the opportunity to showcase their work during the final exhibition. Each submission will be reviewed by our team to ensure it aligns with the project’s goals.

What happens at the end of the fellowship? Will I still have access to SCI-Arc?

After November 2024, you can enter SCI-Arc during business hours. However, please note that access to amenities such as files, the computer lab, and the library will no longer be available after this date.

How experimental can we be, what other mediums can be used?

We encourage you to embrace a broad interpretation of the term “film,” considering this as an experimental space for storytelling by any means conceivable. We extend an open invitation to explore mediums that span photography, soundscapes, and even AI-generated animations. The overarching aim is to view the exhibition as a canvas for showcasing works that encompass the essence of the cinematic—defined by the fluidity of moving images, whether singular or in a sequence.

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MAPS

Neighbors Skate Shop: 4344 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008

KAOS Network: 4343 Leimert Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008

SCI-Arc: 960 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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