Featuring the music of Third Angle New Music and Cappella Romana in collaboration with the architecture of Alvar Aalto.
Alvar Aalto, one of the key figures of midcentury architecture, was known for his humanistic approach to Modernism. Aalto only designed two buildings in the US, one being the Mt Angel Abbey Library in Oregon.
Portland’s Third Angle New Music ensemble designed an interactive musical experience around Aalto’s architecture to create an immersive performance that would turn the entire building into an instrument.
“My building is my talking. Let my building speak to you.” – Alvar Aalto
Going through the keyhole at Pacific Northwest College of Art – one of the most prestigious art schools in the Northwest – this short documentary explores the lasting impact that arts education has on its students and the importance of scholarships to open the doors to new artists.
Uber is committed to connecting you to places and possibilities. Blacktop Films is proud to announce that we have created the video to help launch Uber’s partnership with Special Olympics Oregon to inspire athletes to pursue their goals and live the lives they want to everyday.
Special Olympics athletes—like Katie, who has lived and breathed her sport for the last 35 years—embody the spirit of independence.
Exploring the relationship between Oregon and its makers’ craft, space, community and place, this series of short documentary films was created as part of the State of Oregon exhibit for the Museum of Contemporary Craft.
This film focuses on Oregon’s first Anagama kiln in rural Willamina, Oregon which is based on an 8th century Korean kiln design. Artists gather to fire and stoke the kiln over two weeks and create ceramics with the community.
The only daughter of a mid-western preacher uses her precocious gifts of entertainment, moral teachings of the gospel, and writing talents to champion a sexual revolution from the stages of strip clubs. Her irrepressible bravery and intelligence cannot prepare her for the ultimate sacrifice that she must endure. Elise seduces you beyond good judgement to support the arts, even if it’s your last one dollar bill.
Exploring the relationship between Oregon and its makers’ craft, space, community and place, this series of short documentary films was created as part of the State of Oregon exhibit for the Museum of Contemporary Craft.
This film focuses on Portland glass artist Andy Paiko and his conceptual sculptural work.
Exploring the relationship between Oregon and its makers’ craft, space, community and place, this series of short documentary films was created as part of the State of Oregon exhibit for the Museum of Contemporary Craft.
This film focuses on Pendleton’s legendary saddle makers Hamley & Co. Steeped in Western history, the hand crafted saddles keep the tradition alive in the cowboy country that is home to famous the Pendleton Round Up rodeo.
Exploring the relationship between Oregon and its makers’ craft, space, community and place, this series of short documentary films was created as part of the State of Oregon exhibit for the Museum of Contemporary Craft.
This film focuses on Bullseye Glass, a handmade glass company with a factory, school, retail store and gallery. Based in Portland, Oregon and expanded nationwide they focus on architectural and craft glassmaking.
Exploring the relationship between Oregon and its makers’ craft, space, community and place, this series of short documentary films was created as part of the State of Oregon exhibit for the Museum of Contemporary Craft.
This film focuses on Sitka Center for Arts & Ecology on the Oregon Coast and Portland based Hanis Coos tribe artist Sara Siestreem.
Exploring the relationship between Oregon and its makers’ craft, space, community and place, this series of short documentary films was created as part of the State of Oregon exhibit for the Museum of Contemporary Craft.
This films focuses on Native American basket weaver Natalie Kirk who curates The Museum At Warm Springs showcasing the tribal history and craft of the region.
Exploring the relationship between Oregon and its makers’ craft, space, community and place, this series of short documentary films was created as part of the State of Oregon exhibit for the Museum of Contemporary Craft.
This film focuses on Portland based ceramicists Mudshark Studios following the making of one of their signature pieces, the Portland Growler, through all facets of the small factory process.
Exploring the relationship between Oregon and its makers’ craft, space, community and place, this series of short documentary films was created as part of the State of Oregon exhibit for the Museum of Contemporary Craft.
This film focuses on Eugene based jewelry artist and metalsmith Anya Kivarkis who teaches at University of Oregon and creates metal jewels inspired by film that play with perspective and scale.
Exploring the relationship between Oregon and its makers’ craft, space, community and place, this series of short documentary films was created as part of the State of Oregon exhibit for the Museum of Contemporary Craft.
This film focuses on Portland native and 6th generation Oregonian Hilary Pfeifer who crafts fauna inspired sculptures in her Alberta home.
Blacktop Films’ camera expertise is put to the test in a blindfold assembly demonstration with the Canon EOS C100.
Profiling the making process of featured designers, this piece was shown as part of an integral video projection for annual furniture design event ShowPDX as part of Design Week Portland 2014. Phloem Studio won the “Best In Show” award.
Phloem Studio’s designs were featured in the ShowPDX 10 year Retrospective Exhibition presented by the Museum of Contemporary Craft in 2014/2015.
Short film created as an introductory promotional tool for Portland’s Third Angle New Music Ensemble.
The story of Third Angle, a Portland based group of musicians playing modern compositions using classical symphonic instrumentation. Take a look at upcoming shows and their full story here: thirdangle.org
The story of the heritage brand Settlemiers Jackets and their amazing multi-generational journey.
You can take a look at some of their work here oddfellowco.com/collaborations
Check back for the full version as part of our Tastemaker series.
The owners of Frances May boutique in Portland, OR share part of their buying trip to NYC with Blacktop.
You can take a look at their curated collections here francesmay.com
Check back for the full version as part of the Tastemaker series debuting 2014.
A quick teaser as part of our taste maker series debuting in 2014 featuring the owner of 12345 clothing in Los Angeles, CA.
Take a look at their curated offerings here: 12345clothing.com/shop/
Profiling the making process of featured designers, this piece was shown as part of an integral video projection for annual furniture design event ShowPDX as part of Design Week Portland 2014.
QuarterTwenty’s designs were featured in the ShowPDX 10 year Retrospective Exhibition presented by the Museum of Contemporary Craft in 2014/2015.
Profiling the making process of featured designers, this piece was shown as part of an integral video projection for annual furniture design event ShowPDX as part of Design Week Portland 2014.
Merkled’s designs were featured in the ShowPDX 10 year Retrospective Exhibition presented by the Museum of Contemporary Craft in 2014/2015.
Profiling the making process of featured designers, this piece was shown as part of an integral video projection for annual furniture design event ShowPDX as part of Design Week Portland 2014.
Profiling the making process of featured designers, this piece was shown as part of an integral video projection for annual furniture design event ShowPDX as part of Design Week Portland 2014.
Profiling the making process of featured designers, this piece was shown as part of an integral video projection for annual furniture design event ShowPDX as part of Design Week Portland 2014.
Esque Glass Works’ designs were featured in the ShowPDX 10 year Retrospective Exhibition presented by the Museum of Contemporary Craft in 2014/2015.
Profiling the making process of featured designers, this piece was shown as part of an integral video projection for annual furniture design event ShowPDX as part of Design Week Portland 2014.
Drip Drop collectives international animation project connecting artists of the world with a simple paper plane.
Take a look at their website for details on how the project developed at paperplaneproject.org
Artist: Micah James
Title: Shadows
Director: Thed Jewel
Executive Producer: Carolann Stoney
Director of Photography: W. Alexander Jones
Editors: Daniela Repas / Adam Johnson
Runson Willis is a talented musician we had the privilege of meeting while in Los Angeles for another project.
You can hear more of his catalog here soundcloud.com/runningwill
