Special Works School
Synopsis
‘Special Works School’ was the codename used by the British War Office between 1917-1919 for a group of artists tasked with the job of ‘camoufleur’ - painters, textile artists, scenographers, designers, sculptors and scenic painters who were employed by the military to work specifically on developing camouflage technology. The artist, armed with the skill of rendering their surroundings with utmost acuity, was appointed to remove things from the realm of perception. Bambitchell’s ’Special Works School’ takes its name from this military unit to investigate the connections between artistic practice and surveillant technologies. With this video, the duo ask what an overtly aesthetic approach to surveillance can render visible, or invisible. By framing surveillance as an aesthetic practice, ‘Special Works School’ hones in on the psychic, embodied and material dimensions of surveillance - both from the position of the surveillor and the surveilled.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gallery TPW
Festival / Special Debut
May 4, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sharlene Bamboat
- Original Score
- Richy Carey
- Original Title
- Special Works School
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Gallery TPW
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sharlene Bamboat
Richy Carey
Rita Macedo
Sara Matthews, Dina Georgis, Kim Simon
Department Leadership Roster
Sharlene Bamboat
Director
Sara Matthews
Producer
Dina Georgis
Producer
Kim Simon
Producer
Rita Macedo
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Special Works School.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Special Works School
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What is Special Works School about?
‘Special Works School’ was the codename used by the British War Office between 1917-1919 for a group of artists tasked with the job of ‘camoufleur’ - painters, textile artists, scenographers, designers, sculptors and scenic painters who were employed by the military to work specifically on developing camouflage technology. The artist, armed with the skill of rendering their surroundings with utmost acuity, was appointed to remove things from the realm of perception. Bambitchell’s ’Special Works School’ takes its name from this military unit to investigate the connections between artistic practice and surveillant technologies. With this video, the duo ask what an overtly aesthetic approach to surveillance can render visible, or invisible. By framing surveillance as an aesthetic practice, ‘Special Works School’ hones in on the psychic, embodied and material dimensions of surveillance - both from the position of the surveillor and the surveilled.
Who directed Special Works School?
Special Works School was directed by Sharlene Bamboat.
Who stars in Special Works School?
The principal cast of Special Works School includes Not specified.
When was Special Works School released and how long is it?
Special Works School was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Special Works School?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Special Works School was composed by Richy Carey.