The Shape of Things to Come

Synopsis

The Shape of Things to Come is a short film that weaves together footage depicting the ethereal beauty of birds in flight (culled from forgotten VHS tapes rescued from thrift shops) with the visceral auditory experience of air show recordings from an even farther bygone era. The degraded quality of the VHS tapes and subsequent digital manipulation contribute to the dreamlike quality of the visuals which, with the aid of a soundtrack reminiscent of 90's educational films on acid, are at once alien and nostalgically familiar. The juxtaposition of nature's grace with the mechanical cacophony of vintage aircraft creates a hypnotic and surreal atmosphere. The film intentionally blurs the lines between digital and analog as it does organic elegance and motorized spectacle; inviting contemplation on the interconnectedness of natural and human-made elements. Through this experimental lens the film offers an immersive experience reminding us of the transient beauty found in the convergence and contradiction between the natural world and the hand of man. Also, bird go vroom vroom.