Under Darkness

Under Darkness is a poetic, video collage incorporating stop motion animation. This 3 minute video explores ideas behind the theme of Insomnia. Filmed after dark, the multiple layering of images and sound draws the viewer into the unsettling emotional world of the insomniac. The words and text are based on a Poem about insomnia by Rebecca Goldthorpe.

  • Amanda Lorens
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short, Other
  • Genres:
    video art
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 13, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    HDV
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Sol Force, Tremenhere sculpture park and Gallery
    Cornwall
    United Kingdom
    June 21, 2019
    Premiere
  • Short Film Factory

    Romania
    September 30, 2020
    winner
  • ON Art international film festival

    Poland
    August 19, 2020
Director Biography - Amanda Lorens

Amanda Lorens is a video artist based in Cornwall, England. Her current work includes experimental film, artist moving image, video installation and live art. She has been showing extensively since 1990, both in the UK and internationally. She makes work for experimental film festivals, artist moving image festivals, galleries and site specific locations.

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