Kickstarter We Love :: Andrew: Story of a Closet Monster
Our friend and past FWL contributor, Elliot Lobell, is working on his senior film, Andrew: Story of a Closet Monster. He has a Kickstarter set up for the project and although he reached his goal, as we all know, films are expensive – especially when you’re dealing with stop-motion animation. So, if you’re inspired by his work, pledge what you can and help spread the word! – Moni Pineda
Shows We Love :: Brooklyn Bourbon Bowl
Like live music? Bowling? Burlesque? Brooklyn? If you answered yes to any of those, you might wanna check out The Brooklyn Bourbon Bowl! Celebrating the kick-off of Bourbon Heritage Month, Marker’s Mark in conjunction with Brooklyn Brewery and Brooklyn Bowl presents the Brooklyn Bourbon Bowl!
Fundraisers We Love :: Andrew : A Story About Closet Monsters
I’ve started a fundraiser through Rockethub.com to raise enough money to complete the sets and props for the film. What’s in it for you, you might ask? Every “fueler,” depending on how much they donate, will receive a one-of-a-kind gift from me or my crew of very talented artists.
Music We Love :: Baby Brother
I’ve always been a huge fan of supporting local bands, in hopes that I could one day say “I saw those guys when they played in some kid’s basement!” But recently, New York City’s local rock n’ roll scene has been getting pretty dull. A few days ago, my good friend introduced me to the Brooklyn-based rock n’ roll band, Baby Brother. Originating from all over the country, the band mixes good old fashioned rock n’roll and mixes it up with country, rhythm & blues, and a little bit of punk rock.
Artists We Love :: Chris Sickels
Chris Sickels, the artist behind Red Nose Studio, takes the idea of illustration to a whole new level. Instead of just drawing or painting his creations, he builds miniature wire + foam puppets and sets to get the picture he wants. He then poses and photographs his characters to create some pretty curious and odd situations.
Exhibits We Love :: A Love Craft
If you’re a fan of horror films, and are in the area of NYC any time this month, be sure to check out A Love Craft at The Observatory in Brooklyn. The show features over twenty artists “inspired by Monsters, Madness, and Mythos,” including one of my favorite photographers, Joshua Hoffine. The show is up now and is running through July 23rd. -Elliot Lobell
Videos We Love :: Keith Loutit’s Small Worlds
The fascinating thing about stop-motion animation, to me, is that the medium can truly bring anything to life, whether it’s handmade puppets or everyday household items. Keith Loutit’s Small Worlds brings entire worlds to life. With thousands and thousands of individual moving pieces, Small Worlds gives us a fast-paced lifelike look at big-city life.
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