Rhythmic Dream Architextures
December 2025
Yole!Africa
Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
Explore the different textures and architectures of dreams: daydreaming, visioning, re-membering, sensory recall, ancestral histories, memories - as imprints of emotion and experience on the spirit. Through digital and celluloid based filmmaking techniques, immersion in dream and meditation; audio experimentation through natural landscapes will help us go deeper into the elemental processes of filmmaking while reconnecting with the power of visioning beyond sight. Students ideate, create and edit their own films or work in groups, mapping dreams and memories into new sensorial translations of cinematic form.Aspect Ratio Vol. 3
February - June 2025
LACMA / Willowbrook Library
South Central Los Angeles, California
Filmmaking as an artistic outlet, enhancing understanding of art concepts and methods, and learn how to break down footage and film work into assets for personal, artistic, and social media purposes and beyond. Walk away with the essential tools and resources needed to develop and complete a short film while being introduced to professionals and career pathways in the film industry.
Using the latest iPhones as well as analog filmmaking tools to shoot films in various perspectives and aspect ratios, including 16:9 widescreen, 4:3, 1:1, 1.33x anamorphic, and 9:16 for social media. Delve into local stories new and old, utilizing modern as well as cameraless filmmaking techniques and activating archival stories and materials to examine the history of Willowbrook and the surrounding neighborhoods. Create films that are meaningful and reflect on the places, people, and experiences that matter most.
Aspect Ratio Vol. 2
June - October 2023
LACMA / Willowbrook Library
South Central Los Angeles, California
Filmmaking as an artistic outlet, enhancing understanding of art concepts and methods, and learn how to break down footage and film work into assets for personal, artistic, and social media purposes and beyond. Walk away with the essential tools and resources needed to develop and complete a short film while being introduced to professionals and career pathways in the film industry.
Using the latest iPhones as well as analog filmmaking tools to shoot films in various perspectives and aspect ratios, including 16:9 widescreen, 4:3, 1:1, 1.33x anamorphic, and 9:16 for social media. Delve into local stories new and old, utilizing modern as well as cameraless filmmaking techniques and activating archival stories and materials to examine the history of Willowbrook and the surrounding neighborhoods. Create films that are meaningful and reflect on the places, people, and experiences that matter most.
Aspect Ratio Vol. 1
February - June 2023
LACMA / Willowbrook Library
South Central Los Angeles, California
Filmmaking as an artistic outlet, enhancing understanding of art concepts and methods, and learn how to break down footage and film work into assets for personal, artistic, and social media purposes and beyond. Walk away with the essential tools and resources needed to develop and complete a short film while being introduced to professionals and career pathways in the film industry.
Using the latest iPhones as well as analog filmmaking tools to shoot films in various perspectives and aspect ratios, including 16:9 widescreen, 4:3, 1:1, 1.33x anamorphic, and 9:16 for social media. Delve into local stories new and old, utilizing modern as well as cameraless filmmaking techniques and activating archival stories and materials to examine the history of Willowbrook and the surrounding neighborhoods. Create films that are meaningful and reflect on the places, people, and experiences that matter most.