SYNOPSIS “If everything that we create only ever exists in a digital cloud then I think thats an incredible shame”- Sam Arthur (nobrow) The last 15 years has seen a boom in the UK graphic arts and illustration industry, with a DIY scene emerging and prospering alongside new and affordable leaps in technology. So much of our lives is now spent in the virtual digital realm, so what will become of the tactile objects we all hold so dear? Will we see books disappear in our lifetime? And why are more and more creatives moving away from the computer and getting back to using their hands to create art, both commercially and for art’s sake.
Made You Look is a documentary which sets out to explore the landscape of the commercial arts in the 21st Century. It’s a film that gives an insight into how modern creative people feel about the challenges and triumphs of living in a hyper digital age. This film is a rare and candid insight into the work of some of the UK’s top creative talent, including beautifully shot footage of artists at work and play in their own creative environments.
THE CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER) Sam Arthur Jon Burgerman Ben The Illustrator Anthony Burrill Sophie Dauvois Fred Deakin Ed Cheverton Pete Fowler Kate & Fred Higginson Will Hudson Adrian Johnson Kate Moross Helen Musselwhite Andrew Rae Ian Stevenson Hattie Stewart Spencer Wilson
Co-founder of Nobrow and Flying Eye books King of the pens, doodler and illustrator extraordinaire Award winning illustrator and half of Huddle Collective Renowned graphic artist, print maker and designer Co-founder of Okido Magazine Co-founder of Airside studio and Lemon Jelly Paper artist, illustrator and owner of Jazz Dad books Artist, illustrator, creator of monsters and record sleeves. Cofounders of Print Club London Co-founder of It’s Nice That magazine Occasional D&AD judge, Illustrator and graphic artist Illustrator, graphic designer and owner of Studio Moross V&A award winning paper artist Artist, illustrator and member of Peepshow Collective Illustrator, painter and vandal of discarded rubbish Artist, illustrator and self professed professional doodler Print maker, llustrator and member of Peepshow Collective
DIRECTORS STATEMENT Back in 2013 I was interviewed by Print Club London for a little film they were doing about their Film 4 Summer Screen exhibition at Somerset House. I answered questions about my artwork, my process and opinions on the modern creative landscape. When I left their Dalston studios it dawned on me that there was very little representation of the UK graphic arts scene committed to film, especially in long form documentary format.
twenty four hours a day, and longing for some time away from the multitude of screens through which we work, consume, create and record the world around us.
There was a definite story to be told, and one that would allow for pure visual indulgence in recording the working processes of artists from many disciplines.
However very few creatives could have an audience or career without the trappings of the internet and social media, and this tension between the analogue and digital world is the story we are pursuing in Made You Look.
But this film isn’t just about the creative brilliance of people who have informed the way our world Looks. It’s also a story that sympathises with the way many people feel in the modern age: overwhelmed and bombarded with information
So many creative people are turning to mediums that take them away from their computers, methods of making work that involve making real, tactile items to be cherished and kept, instead of being consumed and forgotten.
-Anthony Peters
CREW Directors Producer Director of Photography Editor Sound Grade Graphics Score Music
CAMERAS Paul O’Connor & Anthony Peters David Waterson Stuart Smith Paul O’Connor Mechanical Mouse Mechanical Mouse Imeus Design Mathieu Karsenti
FILM SPECIFICATIONS Title Duration Screen Ratio Ditrubution Print Sound Genre Language Year of Production Country of Production
Sony F3 35/50/85 Zeiss Prime Lenses Tvlogic VFM-056W Monitor Zaguto Focus Assist Black Magic Cinema Camera 35/50/85 Zeiss Prime Lenses CN-160 LED Light
LIGHTING AND GRIP Made You Look 70m 2.35:1 DCP Stereo Arts Documentary English 2014 United Kingdom
1 x Kino Flo with stand 1 x PAG Light 1 x Dedo Kit 1 x Vinten Dolly 1 x Glideacm HD400
ABOUT THE CREW Paul O’Connor - Technical Director & Editor Paul O’Connor is an award winning multidisciplined director and producer with over ten years experience in the industry. Paul is also a talented DOP and Editor who has managed and directed projects for clients such as Blackberry, HP, VW, Nokia and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. David Waterson - Producer David has over 10 years experience working in film production, exhibition and strategic industry development. He was the creative director of the Wood Green International Short Film Festival for two years, and has managed short film production funds in partnership with the BFI, Film London, Creative Skillset and the Mayor of London, commissioning over 20 short films from emergent directors, which have gone on to be programmed at London Film Festival and Venice Film Festival.
Anthony Peters - Content Director / Concept Anthony is a muti-disciplined creative who has over ten years experience in the graphic arts and has worked with clients such as Shortlist, New Scientist, Nobrow, HSBC, Macmillan Cancer Charity & John Lewis amongst others. His work has been exhibited in London, Los Angeles, New York, Milan and Paris and he is a long time collaborator with Print Club London, with whom he has exhibited since 2009. Stuart Smith - Director of Photography Stuart has worked all over the world as a lighting cameraman and DOP for a diverse range of clients such as Microsoft, Shell, Blackberry, Forever and TED. He has also worked on a variety of projects such as award winning mini-docs for Atkins, commercials for B&Q, documentaries about Romanian orphans and Welsh literacy and live camera for TV news specials and charity fund raisers.
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