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Light Waves & Sound Forms⁠
Micro Spells, Program 1⁠
<link in bio>⁠
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Presented in association with Vallejo Experimental Arts⁠
Friday, October 9, 7pm⁠
Odd Fellows San Pablo Lodge #43⁠
342 Georgia St⁠
Vallejo, CA⁠
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𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙧𝙤 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙨: 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙖 & 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 is a quarterly series of live collaborative exchanges between artists working within the areas of performance cinema and the sonic arts, curated by John Davis & Steve Polta and presented by San Francisco Cinematheque and Vallejo Experimental Arts. Each live event will offer audiences an opportunity to share in the multisensory integrations and temporal shifts unique to the juxtaposition of moving images and sound, featuring artists from California and beyond. ⁠
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Program 1:⁠
• Music In The Air by Scott Stark; sound/music performed by Mabbie Bug (Luca McGrath & John Davis).⁠
• Persistence of Vision No Longer Exists by Anna Geyer; sound/music performed by Transient (David Molina & Edwin Ayala).⁠
• EROSION IS THE MASTER PLAN by Zack Parrinella; sound/music performed by Josh Wismans.⁠
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#sfcinematheque #vallejoexperimentalarts #microspells #expandedcinema #experimentalmusic #experimentalfilm #avantgardefilm by @noisefor

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10 days ago

30 spots available
rsvp to kim@winslowhouseproject.org
this event is now full
still taking rsvp(s) for waitlist by @noisefor

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a month ago

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red dot film series no.2

greta snider

saturday may 16 6-9pm

please rsvp for this event

link in bio & on website

for this series, instead of a programmer or curator selecting an artist's works, filmmakers are invited to develop a program embedded in their own relationship to their work. artists are encouraged to show lesser known or even unknown projects, especially ones foundational to their artistic growth. in addition to their own work, filmmakers are encouraged to select other artists' films (or media) which have impacted their creative development, or where a clear connection might not be apparent to those familiar with their work.
the title for the series is taken from a psychology test developed by gordon gallup jr. which determines if an animal possesses the ability to self-recognize. for the experiment, an animal is marked with paint or a sticker and then given access to a mirror. if it touches or examines the mark, the behavior is interpreted as a confirmation that the animal sees its reflection as an image of itself, rather than that of another.

rsvp only on a first come, first served basis

30 spots

filmmaker no. 2 @sparklypinecone
series concept & curation @noisefor
menu @reginatsasis
thank you to all by @noisefor

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5 months ago

other cinema tonite presents SOVIET SILVER! come support micro-cinema art!! tonite 8pm by @noisefor

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6 months ago

Excited to share info about an artist-led film program called the "Red Dot Film Series" screening at Winslow House Project in Vallejo this Sunday 3/8 from 6-9pm. The series focuses on current emerging and established San Francisco Bay Area filmmakers, each bringing a singular voice to the crucial history of avant-garde filmmaking situated in the Bay Area. The event is free and open to the public - donations welcome at the door to help cover artist/program fees.

First up is Zachary Epcar who will be showing related film works that have informed his practice alongside some of his early and more recent work. Please RSVP at link in bio if you are interested in attending, as there is VERY limited seating available.

For the series, instead of the programmer or curator selecting an artist’s work, filmmakers are invited to develop a program embedded in their own relationship to their practice. Artists are encouraged to show lesser known or even unknown projects, especially ones foundational to their artistic growth. In addition, filmmakers are encouraged to select other artists’ films (or media) which have impacted their creative development, or where a clear connection might not be apparent to those already familiar with their work.

The title for the series is taken from a psychology experiment developed by Gordon Gallup Jr. which determines if an animal possesses the ability to self-recognize. For the test, an animal is marked with paint or a sticker and then given access to a mirror. If it touches or examines the mark, the behavior is interpreted as a confirmation that the animal sees its reflection as an image of itself, rather than that of another.

Zachary Epcar (b. San Francisco) is a filmmaker whose work has screened at the international film festivals of Toronto, New York, Rotterdam, San Francisco, Vancouver, Edinburgh, and Melbourne; Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive, Media City, IndieLisboa, European Media Art Festival, EXiS, 25 FPS; and in solo screenings at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Museum of the Moving Image, and Black Hole Cinematheque.

Hope to see you there! by @noisefor

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7 months ago

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red dot film series no.1

zachary epcar

sunday march 8 6-9pm

please rsvp for this event on website

we will be taking donations for the artist

notaflof

for this series, instead of a programmer or curator selecting an artist’s works, filmmakers are invited to develop a program embedded in their own relationship to their work. artists are encouraged to show lesser known or even unknown projects, especially ones foundational to their artistic growth. in addition to their own work, filmmakers are encouraged to select other artists’ films (or media) which have impacted their creative development, or where a clear connection might not be apparent to those familiar with their work.

the title for the series is taken from a psychology test developed by gordon gallup jr. which determines if an animal possesses the ability to self-recognize. for the experiment, an animal is marked with paint or a sticker and then given access to a mirror. if it touches or examines the mark, the behavior is interpreted as a confirmation that the animal sees its reflection as an image of itself, rather than that of another.

these events are rsvp only on a first come, first served basis - donation/sliding scale request at the door to support the artists/project. we can accommodate ~30 people max. please rsvp if you would like to attend. screenings run approximately one hour, with an hour for q&a/discussion to follow. light refreshment and food will be offered.

filmmaker no. 1 @zacharyepcar
series concept & curation @noisefor
16mm prints rented from @canyoncinema
office themed menu @reginatsasis
thank you to all involved by @noisefor

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7 months ago

10:53 by @noisefor

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10 months ago

We’ve extended the sign-up window for our upcoming workshop! Join us on Saturday December 13th, 2025 for Tangible Media: Magnetic Tape & Creative Reuse with instructor John Davis.

For artists and consumers alike, the rapid shift from analog to digital media platforms over the past few decades presented both an economy of means and a seemingly unlimited range of possibilities. Though some artists, driven perhaps by nostalgia or curiosity, continue to work with obsolete media, inspired by the fundamentally unique materials and aesthetic properties inherent in them.

This workshop, led by musician/filmmaker John Davis, digs into the past to mine some veins of discarded media culture—more specifically, the creative use (and re-use) of magnetic audio tape technology. We’ll take a brief look into its history and look at some of the ways the technology has been used creatively and unconventionally. We’ll also demonstrate some accessible ways of using the media, while covering practical tips and strategies for sourcing playback and recording machines, new and used tapes, as well as some related tools and equipment. Participants will be encouraged to independently expand on the information provided, as the workshop serves as a jumping off point for those curious about working with magnetic tape for artistic exploration and experimentation.

Featured audio from John Cage’s Williams Mix (1952/1953)

#workshop #tape #analog #obsoletemedia #audiotape #magtape #magnetictape #sound #soundrecording #experimentation #soundart #media by @noisefor

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10 months ago

SIGN-UPS CLOSE IN TWO DAYS! Grab a spot on our website for Tangible Media: Magnetic Tape & Creative Reuse with instructor John Davis on Saturday, December 13th!

12-5pm
In-person at Shapeshifters Cinema
Admission: $60 (+ $25 materials cost, including a tape splicer attendees keep) (Discount for Shapeshifters members)
NOTE: Registration will close November 13th to allow us time to purchase materials!

For artists and consumers alike, the rapid shift from analog to digital media platforms over the past few decades presented both an economy of means and a seemingly unlimited range of possibilities. Though some artists, driven perhaps by nostalgia or curiosity, continue to work with obsolete media, inspired by the fundamentally unique materials and aesthetic properties inherent in them.

This workshop, led by musician/filmmaker John Davis, digs into the past to mine some veins of discarded media culture—more specifically, the creative use (and re-use) of magnetic audio tape technology. We’ll take a brief look into its history and look at some of the ways the technology has been used creatively and unconventionally. We’ll also demonstrate some accessible ways of using the media, while covering practical tips and strategies for sourcing playback and recording machines, new and used tapes, as well as some related tools and equipment. Participants will be encouraged to independently expand on the information provided, as the workshop serves as a jumping off point for those curious about working with magnetic tape for artistic exploration and experimentation.

Promotional Image: “Random Access” by Nam June Paik (artwork courtesy of the Nam June Paik Art Center, photograph by Manfred Montwé)

#workshop #tape #analog #obsoletemedia #audiotape #magtape #magnetictape #sound #soundrecording #experimentation #soundart #media by @noisefor

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a year ago

Workshop alert! Join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025 for Tangible Media: Magnetic Tape & Creative Reuse with instructor John Davis

12-5pm
In-person at Shapeshifters Cinema
Admission: $60 (+ $25 materials cost) (Discount for Shapeshifters members)

NOTE: Registration will close November 13th to allow us time to purchase materials! Sign up soon!

For artists and consumers alike, the rapid shift from analog to digital media platforms over the past few decades presented both an economy of means and a seemingly unlimited range of possibilities. Though some artists, driven perhaps by nostalgia or curiosity, continue to work with obsolete media, inspired by the fundamentally unique materials and aesthetic properties inherent in them.

This workshop, led by musician/filmmaker John Davis, digs into the past to mine some veins of discarded media culture—more specifically, the creative use (and re-use) of magnetic audio tape technology. We’ll take a brief look into its history and look at some of the ways the technology has been used creatively and unconventionally. We’ll also demonstrate some accessible ways of using the media, while covering practical tips and strategies for sourcing playback and recording machines, new and used tapes, as well as some related tools and equipment. Participants will be encouraged to independently expand on the information provided, as the workshop serves as a jumping off point for those curious about working with magnetic tape for artistic exploration and experimentation.

Promotional Image: “Random Access” by Nam June Paik (artwork courtesy of the Nam June Paik Art Center, photograph by Manfred Montwé)

🔗 Link in bio to sign up 🔗

#workshop #audio #sound #experimentalsound #magtape #magnetictape #analog #tape #experiments #deadmedia by @noisefor

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a year ago

Please join us at Winslow House Project this Saturday 8/16 for the second iteration of the community gathering “Night Soul Seance” - a durational all day performance event with many friends and contributors - bring food to share - your presence is most welcome! DM for address. Sight, sound, object and movement to enliven the senses - 3pm to 10pm. @winslow_house @picking_up_sticks_ @kathleenquillian @condormind @noisefor by @noisefor

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a year ago

saturday august 16th 3-10pm. a potluck in spririt of night soil. please join us for the second iteration of this durational experience of sound and light. details forthcoming. dm for address. by @noisefor

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a year ago