June 30, 2022
Commissioned by Chicago Film Archives
Screened at Constellation
Chicago, IL

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Fresh Cut Flowers is a short film collaboration between Tempestt Hazel and musician Azita Youssefi, created from footage and sound from the collection of the Chicago Film Archives. The film tells the story of an attempt to co-opt and manipulate beauty, joy, and a liberated spirit. The film uses a combination of found and original sounds, animations, and intimate moments from the Chicago Film Archives to remind us not to mistake tenderness, quiet, or tranquility for weakness.

The film will be premiered as part of the 10th Annual Media Mixer, alongside two other new works commissioned by Chicago Film Archives. The other two pieces were created by two other pairs of Chicago media artists and musicians, Kishino Takagishi with Daniel Knox, and Janelle Dowell with Sen Morimoto.

Photos:
[1 - 4] Stills from Fresh Cut Flowers.

[5] Digital flyer for the film screening.