Blu

With the aide of net research, it seems that one can almost constantly find new interesting things in the new media world. One type of independent film that we haven't touched upon is art film. Granted, film is art -- but "art film," as I call it, combines other forms of art with film. Anyway, I've come across one of the most amazing pieces of art film I've ever seen. It is called "Muto," and it is by an artist that calls himself Blu. You can find it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuGaqLT-gO4

Muto is a combination of independent film, graffiti art and stop-motion film. Shapes, characters, robots and figures make their way through the walls of a busy city. Blu makes his characters interact with each other, their working space, and the objects around them. For example, during one part of the film, a character kicks over a log that is physically leaning against the wall.
Blu does not stop at the walls -- his characters can be seen running across the sidewalks, on ceilings and even crawling around indoors.

Blu brings a new element to the table with his work. He steps outside the box by weaving stop motion film with graffiti art, and also by using the world as his canvas. The soundtrack is strange and very fitting to the rest of the animation. Blu's film would go into the most basic category of indie film - the amateur, no-budgets. Muto shows us that even with the most limited resources, a person with enough drive and hard work can create something that is more interesting to some than a feature film. But enough of my chatter, check out the film for yourself!

For more info. on Blu, go to http://www.blublu.org.