i’m happy to announce that my 2018 feature film THREE WORLDS is finally available worldwide on APPLE TV.
like much of my work, this is proudly not a film for everyone, nonetheless, everyone on earth should in fact buy it ;)
THREE WORLDS
2018
Feature Film
Film Pipeline Interviews Amir Motlagh and Charles Borg about the feature film MAN
This is a recent article conducted on Film Pipeline (Script Pipeline) about my latest film release, MAN. Both Charles and myself answer great questions posed by Script Pipeline about the process of MAN. You can read the whole interview by clicking here:
Here a small snippet:
"Options and possibilities have opened quite a bit. Filmmakers tend to idolize the big names because they like the toys and scale that comes with moviemaking. Most of the time, that’s just a hindrance because it gets in the way of truth."
MAN is available on Amazon Prime (US/UK) and Vimeo On Demand (worldwide) with a host of other platforms coming soon.
"Three Worlds" Teaser Trailer Debuts
Three Worlds teaser trailer - Vimeo
Three Worlds teaser trailer - Youtube
Three Worlds - Mother's Day Surprise!
Happy Mother's Day! This is a surprise clip from the upcoming feature film, THREE WORLDS. Sign up for the mailing list on the sidebar to be the first to know our next screening/release schedule. Look out for our trailer coming shortly.
Synopsis
Three Worlds (2018) is a psychological science fiction drama that explores the three lives, or 'worlds,' of a man who undergoes an experiment that triggers haunting memories and alternate life 'memories.
Cast / Crew
Written & Directed by Amir Motlagh
Produced by ANIMALS, Amir Motlagh, Charles Borg
Director of Photography: Amir Motlagh
Cast:
Amir Motlagh Saam Heidari
Samantha Robinson Ashley Evans
Rey Deegan Charles Adler
Keaton Shyler Danica Mihajlović
Gregory Linington Thomas Blaumberg
Editing: Bryan Tuck, Amir Motlagh
Original Score by: Julian DW Brink
Sound Designer & Re-Recording Mixer: Stephen Holliger
Media Quotes
“It’s always exciting whenever a distinct new voice makes itself heard on the indie landscape. Amir Motlagh is such a voice.
honest and soulful.. ”
— Adam Schartoff FILMWAX RADIO
““These unique experiences are made even more exceptional for their Iranian-American perspective.”
...the experience of both films (MAN + Three Worlds) is one that any film connoisseur must have. To sit with an awareness of the film, and, an awareness of how you are watching it, is a surreal act that can only be described as “art.” Motlagh’s work is definitely a piece of art in the medium of film.”
— Jonita Davis THE IRANIAN
“there is without a doubt a definitive boldness to “Three Worlds”, both in its tone and aspirations, and it will certainly require viewers to lean in a little closer, which is never a bad thing…..a curious and fascinating watch.”
— David Fowlie KEEPING IT REEL
Video Killed The Movie (at least for today)
Video is the new mainstream form. I've been saying it for a few years now, but as it's producers have gotten more savvy with technology and techniques, they can mimic, but more importantly, innovative trends and styles in the visual medium at a hyper kinetic pace. This is why individual music video directors are not as sought out as before. Because, anybody with some visual map can do it. And they are. In droves. You get the good and the bad, but, you get it all. And fast. And new, and fresh. TV anyone?
That in lies the huge challenge for Hollywood and feature films in general (especially ones that really on novelty and gimmicks). The human appetite for novelty knows no bounds. And video quenches that thirst weekly, for 1/100th of the price. Plus, for its consumers, hell, it's free.
That's why, in some weird essence, a movie like SPRING BREAKERS competes with RiFF RAFF and his once a week music videos (the man who I believe is the genesis of the film, even if it be subconscious). RiFF RAFF has been around for a few years, doing videos which are in the same spirit of the feature film. For people familiar with his work, the movie feels tedious and outdated.
Of course, I'm exaggerating to make some point. But, we cannot turn a blind eye to this phenomenon. It exists. Just today, I watched a well made, action POV music video that is buzzing the net. Comments include, "best thing I've ever seen", or "hollywood can never touch this". Of course, this happens almost weekly and is a by product of internet hyper hyperbole. And, once the surface of the video is scratched, the novelty wears off quick. But, the savvy generation has seen it, internalized it and moved on.
You can no doubt see that this is where the wellspring of ideas originate these days. And, by the time Hollywood or some indie director rips it off and places the same scene in a larger context, it's already old news for the next generation. They've seen it, experienced it, and moved on to about 20 other new things. This generation doesn't place the same importance on scale as they did before. In the game of originality, who done it first is as important as who done it better.
For feature films to keep a footing in its proper place, it must rely on it's core strengths, that of unique storytelling, expression and originality no matter how difficult. The rerun, sequel game is not a long term strategy. If it is, ruin is almost guaranteed. Once the nerds turn away because there favorite comic book video game is better than the movie, well, then what? You don't think that's going to happen?
Long form films must also adapt to a faster distribution strategy. One that keeps it fresh in a market that changes faster than a blink of an eye. Certainly not an easy task.