There was a time when i used to throw the whole clump into the air out of pure frustration after having tried to manipulate the short and long hairs into one evenly aligned tip. Eric leiser, a recent grad of the calarts experimental animation program, has completed his first feature film, imagination, which combines liveaction with stop motion. Faustbook, citation needed imagination, 1 glitch in the grid, 7 and apocalypsis. Eric leiser former spongebob squarepants prop animator eric leiser explores his passion for his baccalaureate major field of experimental animation with this three year effort cowritten with his brother, the composer and poet jeffrey leiser.
Leiser also has some raw ability as a filmmaker beyond his wheelhouse of animation and sculpture, but imagination s live action portions are less appealing. Indican pictures is releasing eric leisers scifi and horror feature apocalypsis in theaters this week. Clip for my experimental avant garde live actionstop motion fantasy feature film based on twin girls who learn the secrets of heaven and nature. Anna is a young girl who seems to be drifting ever farther away from reality. What we imagine with faith and feelings comes into being. Eric leiser is an awardwinning filmmaker, animator, puppeteer, writer, holographer and multimedia artist working in the new york and london area. Eric leiser is an awardwinning artist, filmmaker, animator, puppeteer, writer, holographer and teacher working in new york and california. Oct 23, 2015 great picture books to spark imagination october 23, 2015 september 25, 2016 pernille ripp whether it is to become less lonely, to find a friend, or to simply create imagination is a huge theme of many amazing picture books at the moment. Nonetheless, leiser s multifaceted abilities are put to great use in imagination s engaging animated segments. Avantgarde cinema is an acquired taste mainly because, as the viewer, you have to give every benefit of the doubt to the artist. While these california natives are not twins, they certainly do try to spend the majority of their time on a more imaginative plain than the hollywood hills that surround them.
Eric leisers surreal experiment with puppetry, stopmotion sketches and claymation. With maria bruun, chris oleary, eros galbiati, azumi tsutsui. The criteria cited seem to give short shrift to avant garde or experimental cinema. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The metz book of hackle, flytying materials, the dettesa.
Imagination and eclectic shorts by eric leiser, and a special thank you credit on imdb. The creative power of imagination has an important role in the achievement of success in any field. A graduate from calarts experimental animation program 2005, he creates animated and live action feature films and shorts as well as works integrating animation, puppetry, holography, live. Eric leiser appears as a mourner at janice woodruffs funeral, and jeffrey leiser is part of the institutions search party the danza. Imagination is a 2007 american avantgarde animatedlive action film, and the first feature length project directed by eric leiser, about young twin sisters who.
Imagination is a 2007 american avantgarde animated live action film, and the first feature length project directed by eric leiser, about young twin sisters who have asperger syndrome. Apocalypsis 2018 the fourth feature film by eric leiser, apocalypsis is the third manifestation of a visionary trilogy of films that began with imagination 2008 and glitch in the grid 2012. Imaginaton 2008 is a feature film directed by eric leiser, with original music by jeffrey leiser. This special feature is from the dvd release by vanguard cinema. Eric leiser is an artist and filmmaker working in animation, painting, drawing, holography, sculpture and film. They cowrote the story about a neuropsychologists attempts to understand two twin girls. He is a graduate of video symphony, an accredited postproduction institute based in burbank, california. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. The unimaginary friend by dan santat, not a box by a. Jan 19, 2018 the fourth feature film by eric leiser, apocalypsis is the third manifestation of a visionary trilogy of films that began with imagination 2008 and glitch in the grid 2012.
Eric leiser is an award winning artist, experimental filmmaker animator and holographer, working in new york city. Eric leiser, the writer, director and animator of the film, will appear in person to screen his movie at the wexner center for the arts on tuesday. It was such a rich discussionthe panelists included jazz violinist zack brock and astronomer luke keller, both featured in the new book, imagination first, plus film producer adam brightman and leslie koch, the impresario of governors island. Filmmaking duo eric and jeffrey leiser collaborate to craft this dreamlike fantasy that combines live action, stop motion animation, and other experimental film techniques to tell the tale of two sisters who may have developed the powers to transcend the physical realm. The creative duo behind imagination is made up of another sibling pairing, eric and jeffrey leiser. While a rating of highly recommended would be easily warranted, this critic acknowledges a couple of marketplace realities. An economic study of institutions 1899, by thorstein veblen, is a treatise on economics and a detailed, social critique of conspicuous consumption, as a function of social class and of consumerism, derived from the social stratification of people and the division of labour, which are social institutions of the feudal period 9th15th c. Dinner for these girls might feel like a bad acid trip for supposedly normal folk but for them it is an animated experience where the contents of their plates dance in a stormy frenzy and thus provides not only. Harry and elsie darbee and walt and winnie dette helped pass down gordons flytying style to modern flytiers. Apocalypsis director to illustrate end of days at the wex the lantern. Making imagination documentary with castcrew interviews 2. The 90minute film is written, directed and animated by eric leiser, with. This release by the brothers jeffrey and eric leiser imagination is centered, or perhaps selfcentered, on the nonevents of their own lives.
Jeffrey leiser is an american producer, writereditor, and composer. Rockworm is describing the way eric leiser likes to handle the calf hair. Imagination is a 2007 american animatedliveaction movie directed by eric leiser and written by eric and jeffrey leiser. Directed by eric leiser, imagination is a fantasy film, released on july 06 of 2007 in the usa. Imagination 2007, a film by eric leiser theiapolis.
Boyd pfeiffer is an awardwinning outdoor journalist widely known for his expertise in fresh and saltwater fishing, tackle, fly tying, fly fishing, and. His stop motion and puppetry work is spellbinding at times. Set in a parallel universe entering a black hole, a woman reading the book of revelation has visions of regeneration during anthropocene. The film centers around a black hole, which strands a woman in an alternate universe. Reineger is a child neuropsychologist who has become confident that the twin anna has a form of autism called aspergers syndrome, rendering her unable to cope with reality. Eric leiser developed hatching charts and fly patterns for stone flies, aquatic insects sometimes favored by trout over mayflies. Eric leiser co founderdirector albino fawn productions. Girl, come through and lets do what we do in your imagination when im gone, show me how you pretend how do you bend your knees. Anna woodruff nikki haddad has asperger syndrome, and her identical twin sister sarah jessi haddad is going blind.
I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. In this haunting work which should be of particular interest to students specializing in the. The book features clearcut instructions on how to tie the major classes of flies for trout, salmon, bass and panfish. Albino fawn productions was established in 2000 by artist filmmaker eric leiser and musician jeffrey leiser to produce films with spiritual, surreal, experimental andor stop motion animated content. Apocalypsis is the newest film by eric leiser, who collaborates with his. While this may not be a chosen philosophy for the young, twin protagonists at the center of independent filmmaker, eric leiser s latest feature, imagination, it is certainly a much closer interpretation of their reality than the otherwise black and white existence you and i know. Last night we held the new york imagination conversation at the new york public library for the performing arts, located at lincoln center.
First published in 1977, eric leiser s complete book of fly tying is a classic. Reineger once cured of a similar condition, are played by john and kevin le. Subtle symbolism seeps into the swirling colors and layered images. Popular imagination books meet your next favorite book. Eric leiser, the writer, director and animator of the film, will appear in person. Drawing on the designs and innovations of the best fly tyers, both past and present, eric. Reineger, a famous neuropsychologist, has become convinced that a twin girl named anna has a rare from of autism called apergers syndrome, rendering her unable to cope with reality. Join facebook to connect with eric leiser and others you may know. Albino fawn productions jules engel fellowship leiser family dr. Great picture books to spark imagination pernille ripp. Eric leiser s surreal experiment with puppetry, stopmotion sketches and claymation. Making imagination with eric leiser and jeffrey roland. Robert fulghum, all i really need to know i learned in kindergarten. Behind the animation documentary with director eric leiser 3.
Where the wild things are by maurice sendak, the adventures of beekle. Imagination is a collaborative experimental film effort by brothers eric and jeffrey leiser, which combines handdrawn animation, stopmotion puppet animation, pixilation, and timelapse techniques by directoranimator eric with a haunting musical score by composer jeffrey. He is the author of fly tying materials, the complete book of fly tying, 2nd edition, as well as coauthor with larry solomon of the caddis and the angler. The fourth feature film by eric leiser, apocalypsis is the third manifestation of a visionary trilogy of films that began with imagination 2008 and glitch in the grid 2012. Thankfully, imagination avoids these potential pitfalls, relying on the unstoppable invention of eric leiser to forge its cinematic staying power. Over 1,000 patterns for the construction of artificial flies. Girl come through and lets do what we do in your imagination when im gone, show me how you pretend. Imagination is an internationally acclaimed 2008 live actionstop motion 16mm feature film by the leiser brothers. Junejuly 1973 fly fisherman magazine story titled tying the llama and why by eric leiser. Making imagination with eric leiser and jeffrey roland leiser. Gildersleeve, nikki haddad, jessi haddad, courtney sanford. Imagination is a creative power that is necessary for inventing an instrument, designing a dress or a house, painting a picture or writing a book.
He named imagination and apocalypsis as the favorite films hes. It was the book that got me started tying flies successfully and has been the foundation for a lifelong hobby. Apocalypsis director to illustrate end of days at the wex. Sep 24, 2011 a digital copy of the glitch in the grid soundtrack, a jeffrey leiser mixcd of his favorite compositions, and signed copies of our films. Leiser s holograms have been shown at a number of galleries. Dinner for these girls might feel like a bad acid trip for supposedly normal folk but for them it is an animated experience where the. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. Eric leiser is a master fly tyer, teacher, and expert on the materials of the craft.
Oct 21, 2019 the fourth feature film by eric leiser, apocalypsis is the third manifestation of a visionary trilogy of films that began with imagination 2008 and. Reineger is a child neuropsychologist who has become confident that the twin anna has a rare form of autism called aspergers syndrome, rendering her unable to cope with reality. I was thinking of quoting this passage before and now i cant resist. Eric leiser is the author of complete book of fly tying 3. Imagination is a 2007 american avantgarde animatedlive action film, and the first feature length project directed by eric leiser, about young twin. He has made numerous short films, eight of which appear in the dvd release eclectic shorts by eric leiser, and four features. Eric leiser books list of books by author eric leiser.
Girl come through and lets do what we do in your imagination when im gone, show me how you pretend how do you bend your knees. The book of fly patterns by eric leiser if looking for a book by eric leiser the book of fly patterns in pdf form, then you have come on to the loyal site. Imagination is a 2007 american avantgarde animatedlive action film, and the first feature length project directed by eric leiser, about young twin sisters who have asperger syndrome. Nonetheless, leisers multifaceted abilities are put to great use in imaginations engaging animated segments. Gildersleeve is starring, alongside nikki haddad, jessi haddad, courtney sanford, travis poelle and anthony caraday. Its a genre that focuses more on cinema as a visual medium rather than a storytelling device. Leiser is counted among the brightest of voices in. Eric leiser author of the complete book of fly tying. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. As much distaste as i have for the filmmaker or his friends having tried to use this and the eric leiser article selfpromotionally, imagination has gotten much more coverage than most avant garde or experimental films get.
Using the story of stricken twins, and a doctor hoping to unlock their lost world, the filmmaker explores the limits of fantasy, and how the mind can hold undeniable wonders and unfathomable horrors. While imagination attempts to combine the two worlds of avantgarde visuals and a straightforward plot, it loses itself in the gap between reality and dreams. Can humans stay on top of the evolutionary chain or have we reached the point of. Leiser also has some raw ability as a filmmaker beyond his wheelhouse of animation and sculpture, but imaginations live action portions are less appealing. Although eric is responsible for popularizing the pattern he first got the pattern from ray benedict who used it frequently on the wolf river and supposedly miles tourellot, a wisconsin menominee indian originated the fly pattern back in the 1940s. Eric leisers scifi feature apocalypsis is in theaters now.
971 800 595 720 21 11 1172 337 893 285 1366 916 161 130 1294 724 1081 650 82 815 852 958 653 289 1394 368 488 715 767 431 1061 839 701 135 171 543 943 1032 747 1214 830