I’ve been following the progress of the film “Four Eyed Monsters” for several months, but had not been able to see it at several of the screenings they’ve had. In a marketing move and an attempt to get themselves out of debt the creators have put the whole movie up on YouTube to encourage people to signup on the Spout movie review site. Each person that signs up gets them $1 (up to $100K). The movie will be up for 1 week. Have a look and support these guys, they have potential.
This is a film about a creative process that is the driving force in the relationship between the film’s creators. Sounds simple, but the creative act of the film is the basis of their relationship and as you watch the film you really start to wonder where the film stops and the relationship begins (or vice versa). While is obvious that this couple has poured their selves into the film you wonder if they have poured themselves into each other. I guess if the film is them they have. It shows a version of the process that takes place when two people start to merge together, into a “four eyed monster.” This is a very human story. The couple is messed up and really meant for each other. In a way it is quite a charming story.
On another level this project is what is really exciting about the current Internet. Creative people, regular people, getting there ideas out to the world and having a go at fulfilling the dream of supporting themselves on their ideas. Ten years ago you would have not see a project of this scale be done by a few people. With the distribution channels accessible we are in for some real treats in the future as more people explore and expose their ideas. This is assuming that the powers that be don’t lock all of the goodies for themselves, like has been done some many times in the past.
