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The Screen Guide

DARK JAM derives its name from the black background against which the made-up heads improvise performances. In turn these bright painted faces are rephotographed many times to create layers of movement and light. Zooms and speed variations form a kind of counter dance through the cinema medium. However, it all feels very primitive, even many close-up shots fail to break the primitive ambience. The music is percussive, using a simple tuned box instrument and occasional cymbals. The music suggests but does not specifically imitate some generic 'tribal' form.

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Crew

Director
Maeve Woods
Writers
Maeve Woods
Producer
Maeve Woods

Production Details

Production Completion
1995

Sales

Australian Sales
Watters Gallery
International Sales
Watters Gallery