Swan’s Island
Synopsis
Katy Martin paints directly on her skin, and uses her whole body to make marks with the paint. Bill Brand frames the action and its trace, in the process, linking painting and cinema. Swan's Island explores gesture in painting, and how it relates to the hand held camera. The film creates abstractions from the glistening blue paint that in turn evoke a seascape or a distant, yet intimate place. In its choreography, Swan's Island is a duet. The painted figure occupies space, and the camera describes that space. The person filming and the person filmed are moving as one, and yet they are separate, each an island. Seeing and being seen are inextricably bound with emotions of love and loss, longing and a sense of place.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katy Martin, Bill Brand
- Original Title
- Swan’s Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katy Martin, Bill Brand
Department Leadership Roster
Katy Martin
Director
Bill Brand
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swan’s Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swan’s Island about?
Katy Martin paints directly on her skin, and uses her whole body to make marks with the paint. Bill Brand frames the action and its trace, in the process, linking painting and cinema. Swan's Island explores gesture in painting, and how it relates to the hand held camera. The film creates abstractions from the glistening blue paint that in turn evoke a seascape or a distant, yet intimate place. In its choreography, Swan's Island is a duet. The painted figure occupies space, and the camera describes that space. The person filming and the person filmed are moving as one, and yet they are separate, each an island. Seeing and being seen are inextricably bound with emotions of love and loss, longing and a sense of place.
Who directed Swan’s Island?
Swan’s Island was directed by Katy Martin, Bill Brand.
Who stars in Swan’s Island?
The principal cast of Swan’s Island includes Not specified.
When was Swan’s Island released and how long is it?
Swan’s Island was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 5m.