Episode 17: Leighton Pierce - Filmmaker

About this episode

Leighton Pierce discusses his work as an experimental filmmaker and his unique techniques.

Leighton Pierce is an experimental filmmaker. His current work uses a “broken” mpeg technique that he has created. His films have dense soundscapes which demand a good sound system or headphones. Longer works include “White Ash” and “Deck” which are made up of thousands of still images. References: https://www.leightonpierce.com/ https://vimeo.com/leightonpierce Instagram: @leighton.pierce

People in this episode

Guest: Leighton Pierce

Topics covered

• experimental filmmaking
• soundscapes
• mpeg technique
• still images

Keywords

• White Ash
• Deck
• filmmaking
• art

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: White Ash, Deck

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