Viewing NYC Articles Categorized Under Film

[WATCH] Check Out Nostalgic in New York, an Amazing Black and White Time Lapse of Iconic New York City Locations

2023-12-01T12:00:00-05:00

Back in 2015, time-lapse photographer Aaron Keigher created this amazing time lapse video featuring modern scenes at iconic New York City locations, all in black and white over a timeless bit of Jazz.

In this time-lapse film, I worked to photograph the look and feel of a time long gone — blend the old style of New York with the more modern changes that have become interwoven with the city's true essence. Join me as we go back in time to the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s to a grittier and glamorous New York that can only be captured in black-and-white.

Check out the video page to read more about the inspiration behind the film.

The post [WATCH] Check Out Nostalgic in New York, an Amazing Black and White Time Lapse of Iconic New York City Locations appeared first on Viewing NYC

[VIDEO] EROSION, a Stunning Short Film That Captures an Ever Changing New York City

2023-07-30T12:00:00-04:00

EROSION is a stunning short film from Brooklyn Aerials and others that features 4 flex dancers in slow motion around a fast-paced and quickly gentrifying New York City.

Every New Yorker is familiar with Showtime dancers cheering up a full subway car - though these days dancers get arrested instead of earning tips for their talents. Dancers are being forced out of the subway and now have alternative events like “Its Showtime NYC” to legally dance above ground. This was the original inspiration for EROSION - a changing city, that is losing culture and character while it gets cleaned up. Moving towards a landscape of sterile glass high rises. It is a a safe, clean, boring new world!

Check out the accompanying blog post to learn more about the film, and the video equipment used to make it look this great!

The post [VIDEO] EROSION, a Stunning Short Film That Captures an Ever Changing New York City appeared first on Viewing NYC

[VIDEO] MoMA: Horror Film Experts Take on Slashers, the "Final Girl," and Representation

2022-08-12T12:00:00-04:00

Inspired by MoMA’s summer-long film series "Horror: Messaging the Monstrous," we spoke with scholars Ashlee Blackwell, Kali Simmons, and series co-organizer Caryn Coleman about their formative horror movie moments, moving beyond the slasher film, the “final girl,” and the genre’s long-overdue journey toward inclusion both on screen and behind the camera. Caryn Coleman is a film curator and found of The Future of Film is Female. Kali Simmons is an assistant professor of Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland State University. Ashlee Blackwell is a writer and producer, known for Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (2019).

The post [VIDEO] MoMA: Horror Film Experts Take on Slashers, the "Final Girl," and Representation appeared first on Viewing NYC

[WATCH] The Pits: A Sweet Story About an Avocado Searching for Its Other Half in New York City

2022-04-22T16:00:00-04:00

The Pits is a three-minute sweet story about an avocado searching for its other half. Most recently, the film was featured in the NY Times, was selected for over 30 film festivals worldwide, and premiered in the Oscar-qualifying New York International Children's Film Festival and was selected for their Best of Fest world tour.

The post [WATCH] The Pits: A Sweet Story About an Avocado Searching for Its Other Half in New York City appeared first on Viewing NYC

[VIDEO] The Pits: A Sweet Story About an Avocado Searching for Its Other Half in New York City

2020-11-16T12:00:00-05:00

The Pits is a three-minute sweet story about an avocado searching for its other half. Most recently, the film was featured in the NY Times, was selected for over 30 film festivals worldwide, and premiered in the Oscar-qualifying New York International Children's Film Festival and was selected for their Best of Fest world tour.

The post [VIDEO] The Pits: A Sweet Story About an Avocado Searching for Its Other Half in New York City appeared first on Viewing NYC

Check Out "illusion", 2016 Short Film That Presents New York City as a Giant Fake Film Set

2020-09-18T16:00:00-04:00

In 2016, French filmmakers Claire & Max created this unique short film which imagines the entirety of New York City as a gigantic film set made up of fake building facades and props.

New York City. A switch noise and day appears instantly. This New-York is different: it’s a huge movie set with only facades without depth. Here, all people have a strange characteristic: a confusing and mesmerizing one… But what are we really?

Check out Claire & Max's technical writeup on how they achieved the look and feel of this film.

The post Check Out "illusion", 2016 Short Film That Presents New York City as a Giant Fake Film Set appeared first on Viewing NYC

[SEE IT] Check Out Nostalgic in New York, an Amazing Black and White Time Lapse of Iconic New York City Locations

2020-07-04T16:00:00-04:00

In this time-lapse film, I worked to photograph the look and feel of a time long gone — blend the old style of New York with the more modern changes that have become interwoven with the city's true essence. Join me as we go back in time to the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s to a grittier and glamorous New York that can only be captured in black-and-white.

Check out the video page to read more about the inspiration behind the film.

The post [SEE IT] Check Out Nostalgic in New York, an Amazing Black and White Time Lapse of Iconic New York City Locations appeared first on Viewing NYC

Check Out Nostalgic in New York, an Amazing Black and White Time Lapse of Iconic New York City Locations

2019-08-22T12:00:00-04:00

In this time-lapse film, I worked to photograph the look and feel of a time long gone — blend the old style of New York with the more modern changes that have become interwoven with the city's true essence. Join me as we go back in time to the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s to a grittier and glamorous New York that can only be captured in black-and-white.

Check out the video page to read more about the inspiration behind the film.

The post Check Out Nostalgic in New York, an Amazing Black and White Time Lapse of Iconic New York City Locations appeared first on Viewing NYC

Here's What to Expect at the 2nd Annual NY Cat Film Festival Coming This Winter

2018-10-05T11:00:00-04:00

Now in its 2nd year, the NY Cat Film Festival is a celebration through short film of the love between cats and their humans. This years festival is on Saturday, December 1st, at the SVA Theater in Chelsea. Check out this short teaser video to see what you can expect from the event.

NY Cat Film Festival™ is made up of two different programs that are a mix of short films that honor the mysterious felines who have enchanted us for centuries. Cats have their own unique and indescribable bond with people – even when living independently as community cats. This festival celebrates our relationships with kitty cats, while giving back to animal welfare groups that protect cats and elevate their status.

The post Here's What to Expect at the 2nd Annual NY Cat Film Festival Coming This Winter appeared first on Viewing NYC

Here's What to Expect at the 4th Annual NY Dog Film Festival Coming This Winter

2018-10-02T11:00:00-04:00

Now in its 4th year, the NY Dog Film Festival is a celebration through short film of the love between dogs and their humans. This years festival is on Sunday, December 2nd, at the SVA Theater in Chelsea. Check out this short teaser video to see what you can expect from the event.

The NY Dog Film Festival™ is a philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people, offering dog lovers a shared audience experience of canine-themed films from around the world that inspire, educate and entertain about the human-canine bond. With a New York City premiere every fall, the Festival then travels around the country, supporting local animal welfare groups which bring people and pets together

The post Here's What to Expect at the 4th Annual NY Dog Film Festival Coming This Winter appeared first on Viewing NYC