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200515mUnited Kingdom

Vowels & Consonants

Synopsis

A film collaboration using six projectors that evolved from Lynn Loo's film o and Guy Sherwin's printer installation bdpq. The images were produced by printing letterforms directly onto raw 16mm film, and their shapes make sounds as they pass through the projectors' optical sound heads. These optical sounds may at times resemble the uttered sound of the letterforms. The work is sometimes performed as a live interaction with musicians.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Guy Sherwin, Lynn Loo
Original Title
Vowels & Consonants
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
15m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Guy Sherwin, Lynn Loo

Department Leadership Roster

Guy Sherwin

Guy Sherwin

Director

Lynn Loo

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Vowels & Consonants.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vowels & Consonants

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Vowels & Consonants about?

A film collaboration using six projectors that evolved from Lynn Loo's film o and Guy Sherwin's printer installation bdpq. The images were produced by printing letterforms directly onto raw 16mm film, and their shapes make sounds as they pass through the projectors' optical sound heads. These optical sounds may at times resemble the uttered sound of the letterforms. The work is sometimes performed as a live interaction with musicians.

Who directed Vowels & Consonants?

Vowels & Consonants was directed by Guy Sherwin, Lynn Loo.

Who stars in Vowels & Consonants?

The principal cast of Vowels & Consonants includes Not specified.

When was Vowels & Consonants released and how long is it?

Vowels & Consonants was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 15m.