When developing the initial concept for Likeness, some of the first sparks of inspiration came from a short documentary piece by Philip Bloom.
The below film was shot using the Sony NEX-5N, a Micro 4/3 camera that has joined the trend of HDSLR filmmaking despite not technically being a DSLR. Regardless of any limitations this small camera has in terms of creative control, Bloom has created a truly interesting and beautiful piece of work.
The opening shot was immediately one that appealed to me, and I wish to recreate it in our own upcoming film. From this, the idea of a story surrounding a photo booth stuck, and the rest of the film idea stemmed from this.
Once this was decided, the works and writings of Maya Deren were a massive influence, and the structure and style of Likeness was intended to reflect and comment upon some of the ideas and questions she raises about the photographic process.
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