Elisabth Smolarz
Her video “You & Me” is part of the VideoChannel selection “gender indentity”
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10 questions—>
1.
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Tell me something about your life and the educational background
Answer
I was born in Poland and I grew up in Germany.
in 2006 I received my MFA at the State Art Academy in Stuttgart
2.
Question
When, how and why started you filming?
Answer
when I was 18 in high school
3.
Question
What kind of subjects have your films/videos?
Answer
people
4.
Question
How do you develop your films/videos, do you follow certain principles, styles etc?
Answer
no not really. I usually start with an idea, and then decide what kind of technique I will use for it
5.
Question
Tell me something about the technical equipment you use.
Answer
so far I worked with my old sony, but I’m thinking about using a canon for my next piece.
G4 final cut after effects
6.
Question
What are the chances of new media for the genre film/video in general
and you personally?
Answer
?
7.
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How do you finance your films/videos?
Answer
my self
8.
Question
Do you work individually as a videoartist/film maker or do you work in a team?
Answer
individually
9.
Question
Who or what has a lasting influence on your film/video making?
Answer
fischli und weiss
10.
Question
What are your future plans or dreams as a film/video maker?
Answer
I’m going to china next week to make new work. yeay!
out of competition:
Can works of yours viewed online besides on VideoChannel?
List some links & resources
http://smolarz.com/links.swf
Elisabeth Smolarz
www.smolarz.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elisabethsmolarz/