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8 films in package
3 Poems by Dickinson
A collection of three poems by Emily Dickinson, presented as cinematic monologue and exploring the facets of mental health and a dark night of the soul.
Le Son des Pinces (The Sound of the Claws)
This absurd short film follows the intertwined lives of an alluring woman, a beguiled man, and a lobster.
Layered Like a Wig: Bryan Ballinger
The short documentary highlights Bryan Ballinger (aka Breadwig), the Huntington, Indiana-based illustrator and muralist.
Top Secret Jazz
A lone stranger rides into a weathered settlement and tussles with the locals. After a lethal encounter, the gunslinger is transported to a mysterious lounge, where he learns secrets of a trade he never imagined.
Finding Venus
"Auntie Mandi..?" "Yes Harper?" "Am I fat?" When her 5-year-old niece asked this question, it struck a deep chord with Master Photographer Mandi Lynn. She wondered why a child so young was concerned about something like a thigh gap. Fearing that the next generation would endure the same energy-draining body shame that had affected her own life, Mandi decided to create the "Golden Breasted Shield Wall of Reality."
Kimono
A young artist influenced by the society tries to find love in her solitude filled life.
My Grandmother's Story
She is a village girl, and he is a partisan fighting against Soviet oppression in their homeland. Despite the conflict, their love for each other remains profound.
Sack Race With Knives: The Curious Art of Kevin Titzer
Tasked with creating a monumental art installation at the University of Southern Indiana’s Pace McCutchan Gallery, Titzer faces a daunting challenge with only two weeks on the clock.
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Art has the power to open our minds to fresh perspectives, ideas, and values. It can transport us to the past for reflection or propel us into the future with new insights. The art and artists showcased in these eight short films are visually stunning, deeply connective, and demonstrate the profound impact that various mediums can have on us, whether it be film, poetry, sculpture, sartorial style, music, or more.

"Auntie Mandi..?"

"Yes Harper?"

"Am I fat?"


When her 5-year-old niece asked this question, it struck a deep chord with Master Photographer Mandi Lynn. She wondered why a child so young was concerned about something like a thigh gap. Fearing that the next generation would endure the same energy-draining body shame that had affected her own life, Mandi decided to create the "Golden Breasted Shield Wall of Reality."


In December 2016, Mandi put an advertisement on social media asking women to let her cover their torsos in golden clay and photograph them. Six women turned up for the first photo shoot. The numbers quickly rose to 100, and a year and a half later, the “Golden Breasted Shield Wall” was 320 strong. Mandi dubbed the women who were willing to shed their clothing for the movement The Luscious Order of Golden Shield Maidens. Her goal is to reach 600 images which will create a counterpoint to the 400-600 photoshopped images we see daily.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    16 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    New Zealand
  • Content Warning
    This film contains nudity.
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  • Director
    Mandi Lynn
  • Producer
    Carrie Thiel
  • Filmmaker
    Director Of Photography: Jess Charlton, Nina Wells; Editor: Conan Stott