DUNE STUDIES
short non-fiction
2026; 16mm
Dune Studies observes a sand dune ecosystem and its unique movement through time. Sand is composed of silica, the mineral that is a primary ingredient in manufacturing silicon chips, lenses, binoculars, microscopes and mirrors - devices that extend our vision. The film progresses through short studies that render the sand dune through different optical aids, scales, and analog processes. Through physical manipulation of the film strip and experimental analog processes, the film merges the elemental forces of a sand dune ecosystem with the physical properties of the celluloid itself.