Pallaoro's 2009 short film was part of her MFA work at CalArts in the directing program. It beautifully examines the relationship between a mother and her son and the space they've cultivated together. This is a great example of lighting, composition, set design, sound design and directing! "WunderKammer" is a powerful 10 minutes. This 1902 French silent film has paved the way for many experimental and narrative filmmakers with its innovative use of theatrical special effects, camera-dissolves, original hand-painting, and science fiction! Méliès created a fantastical narrative satirizing European nationalism and colonialism, wrapped up in visually-delicious costumes and set design, appealing to many generations of film enthusiasts! Definitely worth checking out this early classic for some inspiration! |