#amazing factory

[linnheidi]

Photograph by Andreas Evensen

I developed an old roll for Andreas and found a time capsule from the making of Violent and when our friends stayed in Bergen to make the movie. 

Here is Cayne in Kari´s livingroom

[imatticted-blog]

VIOLENT

2014

Last winter, I went and saw My Bloody Valentine in Seattle. It was one of the loudest, most incredible concerts I have ever been to. Bright  patterns projected everywhere, loud waves of sound that overwhelmed me entirely, and over-all musical textures and emotions that I can't explain. I was a little bit shaky after the experience because it connected with me in so many ways. I felt this way after watching a screening of Violent during the Vancouver Film Festival. The shakes weren't as strong as when I saw Terrence Malick's, Tree of Life, but they were getting there. Not saying that either films have formulas, but this film carried a similar formula to TOL (I hate that I called it that), in that it goes back and forth between a glimpse of a girl's life while she's trying to grow up and fight loneliness to beautiful visuals with some voice-over poetic narration that leave time for meditation and complete understanding on the internal or even spiritual layers of what's really going on with that girl in Norway--just like how in Tree of Life it... agh, just watch it. The cinematography was exquisite and some of the shots were emotionally moving--also like Malick. I was a bit unsure on whether or not this movie was going to be good because it was made by some young dudes in the lower mainland of Vancouver who play in the semi-successful band We Are The City, that gets played on the Peak radio station everyday--which in itself turns me off of the whole idea--not that I don't think they're talented. We Are The City did the score as well and it was by far the best thing they've ever done musically. I would gladly pay good money for the OST on vinyl. All of the moods of this film were pulled off really well. The comedic parts were hilarious, the thrilling part was scary--even upsetting, the spiritual parts were raw and inspiring, the meditative parts were peaceful and didn't feel out of place. It's impressive that this movie was filmed on such a low budget--even the visual effects looked really good. It's also impressive that this movie was filmed in Norway, and in Norwegian--although I don't completely understand why, other than that the people are really cute there, the land is beautiful and the language is quite ear-pleasing. I don't think it'll be easy, but you should watch this movie somehow! I really want a copy on Blu-ray so I can tell people, "Come over to my house cuz I got that Violent movie on B-ray, BITCH!" You could really convince any douchebag to watch this movie by saying, "You should check out this Violent movie!" I'll stop.

9/10

[andygrellmann]

If you’re from or in Vancouver this fall, consider attending a screening of ‘Violent' at the Vancouver International Film Festival, which runs Sep 25 - Oct 10.

Violent is the debut feature film of local production company Amazing Factory, featuring an original (and skin-shivering) soundtrack from local musicians We Are The City, and beautiful cinematography by my friend Joseph Schweers.

Watch the trailer here.

Purchase tickets here. See ya there!

[fuckyeahwearethecity]

[thepermanentrainpress]

New Music Video: "Go To Me" - Jordan Klassen

[fuckyeahwearethecity]

An exclusive 20 min documentary on the album's creation.

After leaving the Magic House, the process was moved to Monarch Studios to track for a grand total of 8 weeks. This intimate look spans from late August to mid-December in 2012. Violent will be released June 4th, 2013 thru Hidden Pony Records.

[forgottentoremember-blog-blog]

We've learned to run.

4:23 gives me shivers every single time.

[thezolas-blog]

We're taking part in this giant benefit for the St. James Music Academy for kids.  Lots of Vancouver bands are involved.  Hey Ocean, Aidan Knight, Members of Said The Whale, Adaline...tons more.  It's happening Dec. 21st in Vancouver, so get your tickets fast.  http://www.facebook.com/events/251193821608525/

I went in and met the kids last week.  Amazing Factory came too and we did this video.   -Zach