The Inevitable Unveiling

April 3, 2010 - 8:00 pm 

THE INEVITABLE UNVEILING 

A Masque Films Production

 

Los Angeles, CA – From the creators of decadent and dark short films, music videos and commercials – Masque Films is putting on a production you don’t want to miss. Hosted at the ASTO Museum of Art and in association with Mayfield Brewing Co. – Masque Films is at last ready to introduce themselves formally to the public.
“THE INEVITABLE UNVEILING: A MASQUE FILMS PRODUCTION” will be on April 3, 2010 at 8pm at the ASTO Museum of Art located at 4505 Huntington Drive South, Los Angeles CA 90032.

“THE INEVITABLE UNVEILING: A MASQUE FILMS PRODUCTION”  will be a night coveted with music by “Machinery of Nature” described as D.E.A.D (Desireable Electronic Ambient Dance). The atmosphere will be set with smoke, mirrors and dark corners and hosted by Masque’s resident vampire Bobby Webstar, with a monologue or two. After guests have enjoyed a glass or two of the fine and exquisitely hand-crafted “Iconoclast Beer” sponsored by Mayfield Brewing Co. they will be delighted to watch “The Masque’s Meow.” Choreographed by Natalie Metzger, the Masque’s Meow is a burlesque trio that will tastefully unveil themselves to the audience.

Masque Films is a team of four professionals with diverse artistic and analytical backgrounds - ranging from fine arts, fashion, experimental cinema and biology, all of which result in rich and inspiring visuals outside the industry norm. Masque Films has created several works that have been screened and exhibited to audiences worldwide, including LACMA and EXIS in Seoul, Korea. Most recently they have been receiving photography commissions and new media proposals, and have submitted work to Cannes Independent, Dance Camera West, Chicago Underground, Los Angeles and the Milano International Film Festival.

Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/102320 or at the door  
$10 General $5 Students
 

Websites of Artists Involved:

•    Dubstep music by Machinery of Nature: http://www.reverbnation.com/doornick
•    Mayfield Brewing Company: http://www.mayfieldbrewing.com
•    Burlesque Troupe: The Masque's Meow: http://www.metzart.org
•    Film Screening by Masque Films: http://www.masquefilms.com

Bedlam Magazine Features: http://www.bedlammagazine.com/content/sex-beer-experimental-film-and-vampires

Music Video of the Day

There are several things working in this video, besides the luscious black and white cinematography. The CG mixed with live action is very smooth and subtle. I also enjoy that there is no lip-singing. The result is thoughtful and elegant. The overall choreography is also quite subtle and the editing creates a lovely, unobtrusive structure.

Yoriyos - Endoscopises from Ron Winter on Vimeo.

Timur & The Dime Museum & Misc.

I finally picked up these photos from the lab-- they're from the America's Got Talent filming day. They were really strict about photography so I couldn't take many photos and the 2 I took of the whole band came out too blurry. At least there's a nice clear one of Timur. Then there are a few of the prettiest puppy in the world: Bella Lola Mia :)

Inspiración...

I am really looking forward to this weekend. Tomorrow I have to go to the Orpheum Theatre, in downtown L.A. ,with Timur & The Dime Museum for NBC taping and interviews for "America's Got Talent." I'm going to try to take photos and write about it later. Then on Sunday I'm hosting a small lunch with everyone involved in the Masque event, "The Inevitable Unveiling". I guess it's true: work hard- play hard.
I'm itching to do another photo shoot. Here are some images that brighten my day!

Coffin Couches

This is a Green company I <3.
http://www.coffincouches.com
They take coffins that have slight imperfections and can't be used and convert them into couches! I want one!

Afraid Of Light

Monique, 11 years old, was born with a fear of the light. As a newborn, she would cry, scream and wail until all the lights were turned off. Her parents learned to keep her bedroom dark and had many failed attempts to bring light into her life. They tried small lamps, shear curtains and tiny candles- all to no avail. Every time Monique would cry, not just any cry, a scream and intonation of the worst torture imaginable.

When Monique turned 5 her parents brought in psychiatrists and specialists, all trying to find a cure, a reason and a cause. How would Monique go to preschool? How would she ever live in our society? They tried everything, from hypnosis, art therapy to extreme counseling. Monique was a difficult case. She was so small and sweet that a single tear would make a monster disappear.

Then one night while sleeping a boy entered Monique's room. He spoke to her in her sleep, "The dark matter is gone. Be born star."
Monique woke up that morning and ran outside. All the animals in the neighborhood greeted her presence. Monique was not an ordinary girl. Monique was life.

Illusions of a Beautiful Reality

These images have made my day just peachy! I am always impressed by the power of a beautiful image. It gets a smile on my face faster than any joke ever could.
<3 s.