and so it begins....
this website is just a shell. but inside the shell, a living organism. from the outside, it does not appear so.
it is resurrected.
"ya:twtd" has entered the chat
"ya:twtd" has moved one foot into the domain of post-prod (1 of 2 major works in prod for the year 2021)
"ya:twtd" // image 0
©2021(2) ANIMALS
why so quiet....
a) new feature-length film (“y.a.t.w.t.d”) about to enter post prod
b) secret something else that I’ve had to remain silent on
c) 2021 NFT collection….a very small handful….this was the first piece uploaded (Mikasa 2021) to learn, was not yet avail but the NFT super artist Ali Sabet found it, made a bid & encouraged me to go forth…so, I will make exceptions for a collector with the right bid before the rest of the small 2021 collection goes live.
Mikasa 2021 - NFT edition
Edition 1/1
Open to Bids ( .844 ETH for bid consideration )
Exclusive Limited Collection for 2021….a handful of originals only.
one small thing, ali sabet
Hi friends - today is the launch of my latest media project, "one small thing". It's a series that merges bite-sized digital microfilm character studies with analog collectibles & one-of-a-kind apparel. Our launch subject & title is "one small thing, ali sabet", which is a collaboration with my dear friend, and extraordinary artist Ali Sabet.
Below is the description of the project.
With love
am
________
"one small thing" is a series that focuses on the tiny details in the streams of individual life.
It is from this stream that creativity flows and with each microfilm, limited collectible works are made available.
They are certified, rarified, original one-of-a-kind offerings from the subject to you.
There are four extra rare pieces of apparel available in this series. Pick one up below:
www.sabet.art/one-small-thing-sabet-x-amir-motlagh
——
Youtube & Vimeo Embeds Below:
![three eleven or (a meditation on stillness inside chaos) // [free through july]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5005e80cc4aa85ab54282691/1594490582130-725LYTKJW89FGSBFSWBR/three_eleven_titlecard1+copy.jpg)
three eleven or (a meditation on stillness inside chaos) // [free through july]
Starting today (7-11-20), "my latest single-channel film work, “three eleven or (a meditation on stillness inside chaos)” is available to stream for free on Youtube & Vimeo through the month of July. Links below.
You can continue to buy/support the work here:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/threeeleven
**note: headphones advised**
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the United States went into shutdown to keep citizens sheltered from the threat of a mysterious global pandemic sweeping the world. In this meditative days-in-the-life-of work, a small family experiences the fog of time from a mandatory stay at home order, as a strange, comforting togetherness forms in a very uncertain time.
--
directors statement:
"three eleven" is a meditation. It is a reflection of boredom, of togetherness, of uncertainty, and most of all, stillness. It intends to direct the viewer into the granularity of life in its most basic, mundane practicalities, and thus, direct focus into the beauty of routine, and of the nowness, all while under the umbrella of impending & uncertain chaos, a lingering scent of anxiety as the real outside world experiences shocks unlike any other in modern times.
It is intended as an experience, hypnosis, and a reflection. The stillness is the message. While stripping the “narrative” of the filmic medium into its most minimal building block, the frame clicks out of “narrative” time, and into clock time. It’s a universal acknowledgment of this very “moment in time”, and we intend for this to be a visual/audio documentation at its most basic level while conveying the beauty of togetherness and separation at its most minimal.
This work is indebted to Ozu & Kiarostami, who oddly enough (the latter), and without my prior knowledge shares his birthday with our release date.
----
credits:
Shot & Directed by Amir Motlagh
Produced by ANIMALS & Charles Borg
Story by Charles Borg & Amir Motlagh
Music by Amir Motlagh (three eleven zazen) - BMI
© ANIMALS 2020
----
release date: 06/22/20
trt: 33 min
original aspect: 1:85:1
"three eleven zazen" now available as a standalone audio track
The release of my latest work “three eleven or (a meditation on stillness inside chaos)” includes a single track 33min 11sec composition titled “three eleven zazen” that is now available as a standalone purchase.
You can pick it up now for $5 USD on the ANIMALS Bandcamp. I think it’s best to experience the film first, but I cannot dictate my preferences in the digi space. Do as you wish my friend.
This marks the first time I’ve used my full name on a commercial music release.
The film is below. The soundtrack is below that (just click the image).
three eleven or (a meditation on stillness inside chaos) - new film work
At midnight PST (06/22/20) is the official release (soft release) of my latest work, three eleven or (a meditation on stillness inside chaos). Below is information on the featurette including a rare director’s statement. As always, if you cannot afford to watch but desire to, let me know and we’ll hook you up. Stay well.
synopsis:
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the United States went into shutdown to keep citizens sheltered from the threat of a mysterious global pandemic sweeping the world. In this meditative days-in-the-life-of work, a small family experiences the fog of time from a mandatory stay at home order, as a strange, comforting togetherness forms in a very uncertain time.
--
directors statement:
"three eleven" is a meditation. It is a reflection of boredom, of togetherness, of uncertainty, and most of all, stillness. It intends to direct the viewer into the granularity of life in its most basic, mundane practicalities, and thus, direct focus into the beauty of routine, and of the nowness, all while under the umbrella of impending & uncertain chaos, a lingering scent of anxiety as the real outside world experiences shocks unlike any other in modern times.
It is intended as an experience, hypnosis, and a reflection. The stillness is the message. While stripping the “narrative” of the filmic medium into its most minimal building block, the frame clicks out of “narrative” time, and into clock time. It’s a universal acknowledgment of this very “moment in time”, and we intend for this to be a visual/audio documentation at its most basic level while conveying the beauty of togetherness and separation at its most minimal.
This work is indebted to Ozu & Kiarostami, who oddly enough (the latter), and without my prior knowledge shares his birthday with our release date.
credits:
Shot & Directed by Amir Motlagh
Produced by ANIMALS & Charles Borg
Story by Charles Borg & Amir Motlagh
Music by Amir Motlagh - “three eleven zazen” © 2020 ANIMALS Publishing Worldwide - BMI
© ANIMALS 2020
release date: 06/22/20
trt: 33 min
original aspect: 1:85:1
things i've revisited
first, open your eyes. recognize it. you do not carry the same weight.
this is a turning point. i am hopeful.
Richard Wright - Black Boy
mirs + kidgusto - close up (otototoro) available now worldwide
mirs + kidgusto - close up (otototoro)
hi friends -
my latest drop is now available worldwide, including these establishments below.
if you purchase directly at Bandcamp , the singles comes with a digital art-book done in collaboration with artist jin park and a bonus instrumental -
Testing something new here.....like a late boy
Testing audio here for possibly including them in my journal updates. Let me know if you prefer this over writing.
More than likely, this will just be added as auxiliary.
A casual discussion over at NYC Fantastic....
Hello, just sat down for a relaxed convo over at NYC Fantastic Podcast. Check it out below -
Description from YouTube pulled from the video reads as:
We had a low key, chill, but illuminating discussion with filmmaker, actor, musician Amir Motlagh on Sunday 5/10/20. Many topics were discussed - including living in the Covid19 era, layers being removed from society, his 20 films, and music work. For all things Amir Motlagh visit his website - https://www.amirmotlagh.com/.
From his website - "Amir Motlagh has written and directed 20 titles (+ -), including the feature films THREE WORLDS, MAN, WHALE & RAINBOW SEASON (also a full length LP). He is the recipient of multiple awards (art is not about competition) and is a cross-media artist who makes music under the moniker, Mirs as singer, songwriter and record producer. He frequently collaborates with other artists. He is the founder of ANIMALS. Partial List of Festival Screenings & Awards include - deadCenter Film Festival, San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival, 24fps International Short Film Festival, CiCFF, Iranian Film Festival, DanceswithFilms, Vancouver Asian American Festival, Los Angeles Asian American Film Festival, DeepEllum Film Festilval, Silverlake Film Festival, Microcinema International Independent Exposure Series, Chicago Asian American Film Festival, Taos Shortz Film Festival, Hells Half Mile Film & Music Festival."
Read the rest of the biography here - https://www.amirmotlagh.com/biography Check out https://www.amirmotlagh.com/ for updates on new projects.
Visit NYC Fantastic blog for other interviews by Sujewa Ekanayake - http://nycfantastic.com/blog/
"love in the great uncertainty" - available to stream on all platforms
the bandcamp embargo for the recent demo ep has lifted.
you can stream “love in the great uncertainty” on your preferred platform.
love in the great uncertainty
“mirs experiences love loss during the beginning of a great crisis period.”
written & directed by Amir Motlagh
produced by Charles Borg, ANIMALS, Amir Motlagh
music by Mirs
ep available only through Bandcamp:
https://mirs.bandcamp.com/album/love-in-the-great-uncertainty
—
tracklist as they appear:
soma (demo2044)
minima (demo2020)
namu (demo1984)
—
below are links to Youtube & Vimeo. under that is the link to the EP.
Wells Blog
Duis mollis, est non commodo luctus, nisi erat porttitor ligula, eget lacinia odio sem nec elit. Maecenas faucibus mollis interdum. Nulla vitae elit libero, a pharetra augue.