8.26.2014
Maya
Deren’s reflection on the nature of experimental films is an effective one
because of her comparison with studio features. After addressing the innate
discouragement some experimental filmmakers may feel, she reassures us as to
the freedom of the craft by pointing to the lack of it in large-budget
productions. Deadlines, portability, creative decisions, all of these work in
favor of poetic films. The burden of worrying about financial success can even
be a pleasant absence if a filmmaker expects none. While I disagree with her
notion of the incredible tripod of the human body, and would prefer to have
large clunky camera mechanisms at my disposal, I appreciate her thoughts.
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