Roger Beebe: Broadcasting on the Times Square Jumbotron and the McMurdo Station in Antarctica

Roger Beebe, Professor of Art and Theater, Film and Media Arts at Ohio State University, describes his artistic practice of experimental filmmaking and expanded cinema, including his use of found images and multi-projector performances. Beebe’s work seeks to transform traditional film screenings into live events. Beebe shares his creative process, touching on innovative projects like his “Quickie Karaoke Factory” and how the pandemic inspired new artistic directions. He also talks about the significance of material investigation in his filmmaking and the influence of the community garden in his recent works. Lastly, the conversation covers various venues where Beebe’s films have been shown, such as the CBS Jumbotron in Times Square and McMurdo Station in Antarctica.

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