Echo Chamber - 27th DWFLA - Story of the Sun
This is it, the last day of Dances With Films (20th June - 30th June 2024) LA edition and @EchoChamberFP has you covered for 'Day 11'!!!
Now, this film / short isn't actually screening today, but it was so good, inventive, and meaningful, we had to hit you with a feature. Especially when Kelli McNeil-Yellen had a hook-up for a sit-down with the inventive mind behind the work! And what a layered & rich discussion it was, obviously we talked about the making of the film, but also touch upon subjects like sustainability, climate change, corporate manipulation, and collaboration. This was the perfect way to bring our LA coverage to a close....don't miss it!!!
'Story Of The Sun' is written & directed by Phillip Gladkov, and narrated by Tsukuru Fors. This is the first stop-motion animation in the world made entirely from birch bark. It shares the tale of how the first humans discovered fire, changing the world forever. It’s especially meaningful that this film is made from birch bark—a material used for starting fires since the Neanderthal era.
It's a movie for both children and adults, and filled with humor, valuable lessons, and emotionally touching moments.
Watch the conversation: HERE!
Today we have:
Story of the Sun - Poster
Story of the Sun
Watch Review: Here.
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KIDZ BLK 2
Sunday, 23rd June 2024 at 14:00 PT World Premiere,
TCL Chinese 6 Theatres
Director: Phillip Gladkov
Narrator: Tsukuru Fors
Credit: gr&Studios, All Area Crew
Genre: Drama, Mythology, Stop-Motion Animation
Running Time: 7 min
Cert: U
Trailer: Here.
Website: Here.
Watch the conversation: HERE!
Phillip Gladkov
Phillip Gladkov
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor, Cinematographer, Animator, Artist
Phillip Gladkov is a multi-disciplinary artist and filmmaker who has devoted a over decade to working in film and video and a lifetime to being an artist/designer.
At 23, Gladkov released a documentary titled “5,” which renowned filmmaker Godfrey Reggio praised as "a cinematic beacon of simplicity and beauty." Gladkov discussed his film at TedxNYU. He also co-wrote and co-directed the comedy series "Cracking Up in 5" alongside Francis Agyapong, Jr.
Beyond his work in moving pictures, Gladkov creates fine art using the unusual medium of birch-bark, cultivating a unique style that has earned him spots in various galleries and museums. Recently, he has combined his passion for film and birch to create an original stop-motion animation entirely made of birch-bark. “Story of the Sun” is set to be released in 2024.
Follow Phillip via:
IMDb: Here.
Linkedin: Here.
Website: Here.
Instagram: @phillipgladkov
YouTube: Here.
TikTok: @phillipgladkov
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27th Dances With Films
Dances With Films (DWF:LA & DWF:NYC), now in its 27th year, champions the unflinching spirit at the very core of the independent film scene. While the vast majority of film fests rely heavily on celebrity, we have relied on the innovation, talent, creativity and sweat equity that revolutionized the entertainment industry. And that reliance continues to prove successful with alumni moving on to write, direct and produce celebrity-studded vehicles, star in blockbuster movies and television series, produce multi-million dollar films and create hit TV shows. Oh…. and we even have several OSCAR® nominees… In a world of homogenized, formulaic film festivals, DWF:LA continues to defy the rules.
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'Give The People' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020