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Blinding

The experimental film Blinding explores an artist challenging the idea of what a film is “supposed to be.” The bright lights and lack of sound aim to create chaos not only visually but within viewers, attempting to supply them with something they need, not what they want. My approach in putting this film together was simply unorthodox creativity, using objects that we see but never think could be used in art. The goal I had in mind was to showcase the unconventional mindset I carry with me into every project I work on.

  • Larz James Luecht
    Director
  • Larz James Luecht
    Writer
  • Larz James Luecht
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Experimental
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 2, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    No Dialogue
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Stevens Point, Wisconsin
    United States
    February 6, 2025
Distribution Information
  • YouTube
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
Director Biography - Larz James Luecht

Larz Luecht is a filmmaker, producer, and artist, based in Portage, Wisconsin. Luecht is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, majoring in Media Studies with minors in Art and Arts Management, set to graduate in May 2026. Luecht also works as a mobile DJ entertainer for Viking Entertainment & Dells DJ, based in Portage, Wisconsin. Luecht directed his film, Blinding, in 2025, in response to the Swept Over The Rug exhibition at the Carlsten Art Gallery in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and was put on display at the exhibit. Luecht’s goal is to continue making art of various mediums post-college, eventually creating an art studio of his own to conceptualize his works.

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Director Statement

Blinding is built around light and harnessing the chaos that I captured. I wanted to focus this work on a visually intense work that will bring emotion out of viewers. To create this film, I studied a couple of films, Heterodyne (1967) by Hollis Frampton, Dog Star Man (1961-1964) by Stan Brakhage, and Exploding Plastic Inevitable (1967) by Andy Warhol. These are some of my favorite experimental films, and they guided me to break the rules of filmmaking by focusing the audience’s attention on fast-moving visuals using unorthodox materials that create unpredictability.