It is an underutilization of the medium of film to merely tell a story. As filmmakers, we have imposed that restriction upon film; as viewers it has become our only expectation. Through the fusion of sound, editing and cinematography, deeper texts can be created in order to create a more enriching viewing experience. We must show as much as tell a story: a films' formative strategies should mirror the content. The film itself should pulse with a vitality that supports the content and allows for more intricate and complex interpretations of the material being explored. It is important for film to enlighten an audience to different viewpoints and modes of thought as film has a social and cultural duty to not merely entertain, but to inform, and encourage discussion. Fiction film has the capacity to change the world the way that some documentaries can. The best documentaries should possess the artistry to captivate audiences with the spectacle inherent in cinema. The film is merely a medium, and the genre is merely a vessel to communicate, stimulate and invigorate an audience.
-- Brendon Foster-Algoo Director, Neutral Density Films
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Director's Statement
It is an underutilization of the medium of film to merely tell a story. As filmmakers, we have imposed that restriction upon film; as viewers it has become our only expectation. Through the fusion of sound, editing and cinematography, deeper texts can be created in order to create a more enriching viewing experience. We must show as much as tell a story: a films' formative strategies should mirror the content. The film itself should pulse with a vitality that supports the content and allows for more intricate and complex interpretations of the material being explored. It is important for film to enlighten an audience to different viewpoints and modes of thought as film has a social and cultural duty to not merely entertain, but to inform, and encourage discussion. Fiction film has the capacity to change the world the way that some documentaries can. The best documentaries should possess the artistry to captivate audiences with the spectacle inherent in cinema. The film is merely a medium, and the genre is merely a vessel to communicate, stimulate and invigorate an audience.
-- Brendon Foster-Algoo Director, Neutral Density Films