This was a really interesting presentation about the scientific foundations of animation (which I would argue is the origin of all cinema), and how the presentation and projection of film can be deconstructed and reconstructed into new spaces.
I really loved the short film “Line Describing a Cone” because it explicitly deconstructs what film projection is: a scientific marvel that utilizes light, machinery, and rotation to create the illusion of moving images.
The clip exploring the Museum of Jurassic Technology was really fun too.
“Congregation” was a really moving and interesting film, and it made me think about how the immigrant experience is closely correlated to religious institutions in their non-native countries.
I was really moved and inspired by the expanded presentation of Studio Ghibli features via an installation in the Studio Ghibli museum, thereby making movies a social experience rather than a passive viewing experience. It gave me a lot to think about in terms of what kind of filmmaking I would like to pursue in my career while adhering to traditional 2D animation.