![“Some black filmmakers will say, “I don’t want to be considered a black filmmaker, I’m a filmmaker.” I don’t think that. I’m a black woman filmmaker. Just like A Separation is [by] an Iranian, male filmmaker and his film is through that lens, my fi…](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/535ab950e4b03e3127d4d213/1415399914367-SB4OY8S6A5M4M6KOYDSI/image-asset.jpeg)
“Some black filmmakers will say, “I don’t want to be considered a black filmmaker, I’m a filmmaker.” I don’t think that. I’m a black woman filmmaker. Just like A Separation is [by] an Iranian, male filmmaker and his film is through that lens, my films are through my lens, and I think it’s valuable and fine and worthy to be seen by everyone. So I don’t have any problem with this. I like talking about all the amazing black independent filmmakers that are on the scene—there are a good number that are doing great work. And I love talking about the issues that we deal with as women filmmakers, ‘cause there’s so many—the drastic drop from a woman making her second film to her third film, it drops by, like, 50 percent. Women filmmakers, after the second [film], half of them disappear. That really startled me. That’s something that we have to be mindful of as women critics and journalists and actors and directors. So, yeah, I think it’s worth talking about.”
- Ava Duvernay
This is a color test from the upcoming short film I am Monster that Shannon is not only starring in, but is also co-producing, co-writing, and co-directing with Lori Bowen.
Cinematography by Jim Kunz.
Check out this screencap from the film I’m directing with Shannon Lark! It’s a colour test, but it looks so amazing!
Intriguing for those who enjoy (& sometimes copy) the iconic “Bride of Frankestein” look ~ Elsa’s wig was actually on an auburn hair base, not black.
With black & white films, people often forget all of the colours that were actually in use on set, since pure black & white read so harshly on film. I remember carefully studying the Dracula Bride outfits from the 1931 film way back when I was creating my first Dracula’s Bride Gown, and realized that the originals were quite likely made in pastels to give that pale, but subtle depth.
I rather adore that the original wig is red w/streaks ~ make it a little more burgundy, and it would have been the way I dyed my own hair with silver streaks back in 12th grade.
I always forget about that - how colour influences black and white - when I watch these films…they’re so beautiful, but of course weren’t shot with a gray palette.
Fuzzy but bold during my presentation. #Albuquerque #SouthWestPCA
Yeeeeees! You’re awesome, lady!!!
Dave Grohl & Sound City Players - You Can’t Fix This (Ft. Stevie Nicks) David Letterman 2-14-13 (by IdolXfactor3)
Stevie fucking KILLED it last night! I’m so proud of her! She sounded amazing, despite her cold and she looked great, very slim (and no glasses!). The whole performance was very spirited, great energy.
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!
I wants this version, precious. *grabby hands*
I like taking photos of the planes I board. It’s like I’m stealing their souls.
We have another Women in Horror Month interview for you, with Shannon Lark.
Shannon Lark is a writer, director, producer, actress, and film festival director.
She held the 2009 Spooksmodel crown for Fangoria Entertainment and is the Founder/Chief Officer of Operations at the Viscera Organization, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit dedicated to assisting female genre filmmakers.
Lark is specifically interested in exploring body issues, unhealthy sexual situations, and gender relations in her own films. As an actress, Lark focuses on taking on larger than life and fantastic characters whose vitality relies on the substance of their personalities.
My co-director/co-producer/co-writer on I am Monster, my co-worker, my boss, all around amazing woman, and - most importantly to me - my friend, Shannon Lark!
Also whilst out on walkabout yesterday.
Whilst out on walkabout yesterday.