hirsute

I just watched a short film Hirsute that was very interesting piece that touches on issues of time travel and homosexuality. The way in which it brings these topics together is very interesting and gets at the roots of what identity is and becomes over time. The story is about a young researcher who discovers the notion of time traveling and goes back in time to meet his former self. When he enters the past he meets himself and tries to teach the things he has learned from the future. Once they go to sleep there is a confrontation, when the future self tries to have sex with the present self. This leads the future self to commit suicide.

Recently we had AJ Brooks, the director, in our class to have a guest lecture, and it became quite inspiring to me in listening about his process and how he approaches his work. It gave me great insight into the business side as well as the creative side. There were so many things I was unaware of that I now feel a little more prepared, but not at all ready to go into the commercial world of film.

The film wasn't dramatically original in terms of cinematography or vision, but inspired me to create pieces that were not merely for commercial gains but also have personal relevance to me, the artist. I think that the strongest feature of this film is the personal connection that you form with the director and his way of seeing the world. I think that this is the best way to make art. To find things that resonate within your soul and express them in whatever form you wish.