On December 7th, 2005, federal agents conducted a nationwide sweep of radical environmentalists involved with the Earth Liberation Front — an organization the FBI has called America’s “number one domestic terrorism threat.” IF A TREE FALLS: A STORY OF THE EARTH LIBERATION FRONT is the remarkable story of the group’s rise and fall, told through [...]
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Ekoplekz: Uncanny Riddim (Scratch Video)
A great find from ekolad on the Found Objects blog. Heavy beats with some wicked scratch video make for an incredible audio visual feast. Check it: Scratch Video/ Cabaret Voltaire-inspired video created by Jade Boyd for Uncanny Riddim by Ekoplekz, originally for his live set at The Outer Church in March. Various sections of films [...]
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Hacking Group Lulz Security Opens a Request Line
The hacker group Lulz Security has opened a telephone request line so its fans can suggest potential targets. It claims to have launched denial of service attacks on several websites as a result, although it did not detail which ones. The unspecified hacks formed part of a wave of security breaches that the group called [...]
“GASLAND” by Josh Fox: Environmental Impacts of Gas Well Drilling
It is happening all across America and now in Europe and Africa as well – rural landowners wake up one day to find a lucrative offer from a multinational energy conglomerate wanting to lease their property. The Reason? In America, the company hopes to tap into a huge natural gas reservoir dubbed the Saudi Arabia [...]
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Errol Morris – Tabloid (Official Trailer 2011)
Errol Morris’ film “Tabloid” has a trailer, the film’s premier was last year at the Toronto International Film Festival and it opens July 15th New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Expands Nationwide beginning July 22nd. Synopsis: Thirty years before the antics of Lindsay, Paris and Britney, Joyce [...]
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Art Auction and Loteria Party. High School #9, Downtown L.A., June 2nd
This is an event not to miss if you’re a supporter of L.A.’s youth and an art collector! Over 100 L.A. artists have donated artwork to raise money for students at the #9 High School in Downtown L.A.. The artwork will be sold via a blind auction on the 2nd of June 2011 at HS#9. [...]
NEA to Support Video Games, Internet Based Art and work created on Mobile Phones
Can you beleive it, finally the NEA has recognized new and emerging media as a grant worthy art form. In 2007 I graduated with a degree in Digital Screen Arts from UCA back in the UK. People laughted a joked about digital video and web applications, now who’s laughing. New media artists are at the [...]
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Early Electronic Music: Computer in Action, Mac II
This video post by dj2mn made me giggle and sneak a little smile. Growing up with acid house, psych trance and British electronic music in late 90′s, I’m instantly attracted to progressive electro sounds and musicians. This kid’s was way ahead of his time and I kinda wish I had the opportunity to attend his [...]
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Friday May 16th: 1st All ICEF Public Schools Art Exhibition
This Friday the ICEF Visual and Media Arts Department is holding its 1st All ICEF Public Schools Art Exhibition. Student artwork, films, graphic design, and animation from all 15 ICEF Public Schools, grades K-12 will be on display. The exhibit is open to all community, students, staff, and families. Location: Norm Maxwell Gallery at 430 [...]
GoPro Acquires Award Winning Video Compression Software Company CineForm
March 30, 2011 – Half Moon Bay, Calif. – GoPro, the world’s leading wearable and gear mountable camera company, today announced that it has acquired CineForm, Inc., a leading developer of video compression and workflow technology for the professional film and television industry. “We’re extremely excited to welcome the CineForm team to GoPro,” exclaims Nicholas [...]
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