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The EXPLODING CINEMA is a coalition of film/video makers committed to developing new modes of exhibition for underground media; from DIY screenings in all kinds of venues to low/no budget film tours, cable T.V. and the internet.
It’s TWENTY years since the Exploding Cinema was founded in a stone cold bunker at the back of a squatted sun tan oil factory in Brixton. At that time it was a gathering of media misfits rejected by the `Independent’ film/video establishment who decided that rather than griping about the fucked up state of the industry they would stage their own screenings in cafes, pubs and disused buildings and would set about fusing together the isolated and disenchanted fragments of the underground media. The Low/No Budget film is the source of so much talent and creativity, but they need a place to be shown. Not a sterile, unfriendly “arthouse” but a relaxed, open environment where the audience can watch, chat, discuss the film and meet film/video makers.
We hold regular OPEN SCREENINGS of film/video for makers who want a popular audience for their work, we have no preference as to the kind of work …drama, experimental, documentary, splatter, animation, true confessions, protest, pop promos, home videos, found footage….and we’re looking for performance work and musicians. We have facilities for Super 8, 16mm, Standard 8, VHS, tape/slide, and performance. If you want to bring your own equipment or set up an installation that’s no problem neither.
The group is voluntary and totally democratic, anyone can contribute, anyone can join the group and sign up for the mailing list. As the cinema is unfunded and non-profit making, we are unable to pay contributors but we do offer an exciting interactive public forum for work and ALL the money we make goes back into the events and buying better equipment.
I quite clearly remember being born at Exploding Cinema festival, bursting out into a darkened room with brightly lit colourful Walls of swirling kaleidoscopic imagery and bizarre films some 20 years ago. And what a revelation it was landing in a pool of warm sun tan oil to take my first breath of strangely fragrant summer night air surrounded by open minds and creative hands winding 6th long dreads around a vast mound of audio visual equipment. It was the best (and only, to be Frank) birth I have had and I’m grateful to my dear mama for choosing such an inspirational environment to break her waters. I’d recommend Exploding to anyone with an interest in free self expression that would like to showcase their artistic output free from the pressures of the linear logical and economically aware/motivated, share holder pleasing mainstream film world. Now I breathe Super8 Cine film fumes on a daily basis and eat jellied VHS tape for breakfast. I’m a whole human with arms and legs and a head for singing. Eyes for watching, ears for listening and hands for making film. Thankyou EXPLODING CINEMA. ice Creams of the whirled salute you… Xx mORGANIC
Hi there , I heard that will be showing one of Alpert Yilmaz’s short film at 30 of Sep evening ! I would like to be there to see the film and to meet you guys , could you please tell me whats the address and exact time of showing ? Have a nice week , C
im not sure of the exact time it will bee shown but here is the address.
if you come at 8pm you can get to see all the films we are showing on the night..
EXPLODING CINEMA @ THE OTHERS – Friday 30 September
The Others
6-8 Manor Road
Stoke Newington, London, N16
Rail & Tube: Stoke Newington, Dalston Junction (+243, 149, or 67), Dalston Kingsland (+243, 149, or 67), Finsbury Park (+106)
Buses: 106, 243, 149, 67, 73,
8 pm – 12:00 am or so
£5 entry (no concs)