Links+Dings aus der Kalenderwoche 2018/32

Immer am Wochenende (Bleiben wir realistisch: soweit möglich.) gibt es hier einen Sammelpost mit allem, was es nicht zu einem eigenen Artikel gebracht hat. Das ist mal mehr, mal weniger. Mal gucken, wie’s klappt.

➔ 25 Tattoo Artists Reveal Their Craziest Client Stories

25 top tattoo artists share their craziest client stories from SWAT team busts to strange tattoos in strange places.

➔ In Tokyo, These Trains Jingle All the Way

While most train stations alert passengers with basic dings and dongs, metro riders in Japan are treated to uniquely crafted melodies. Minoru Mukaiya is the mastermind behind these jingles—he’s made around 200 distinct chimes for over 110 stations. For Minoru, there’s no greater joy than bringing a little bit of music to millions across Japan every day.

➔ Killer whale observed dragging sailboat around Vancouver Island Harbour

➔ Mudslide sweeps into Swiss village

A mudslide has hit the Swiss village of Grugnay in the municipality of Chamoson, sweeping across roads as witnesses stood close by. No injuries were reported as a result of Tuesday’s mudslide, which local media said began after storms caused a river to expand and burst its banks.

➔ Alpha Fish

Rodrigo the talking goldfish is at odds with his owner, Conner. He’s sick of performing tricks for Conner’s dates, and would rather be getting cozy with a lady of his own. Then one fateful night, Conner brings home Bianca, a beautiful marine biologist. Once Bianca meets Rodrigo, sparks fly — and Rodrigo is on his way to becoming the Alpha Fish.

➔ Prends-Moi

A nurse working in a center for the disabled is confronted with his principles when he’s asked to accomplish a particular task.

➔ “Hello, I’m Mark”

We were recently tasked with creating a 3 minute short film all in camera without using any edits. This is the result. Inspired by „This is John“ by the Duplass brothers.

➔ Stasis

My senior thesis film at Montana State University. A dark comedy about an unhappy school portrait photographer who discovers the power to pause time through the simple act of holding his breath.
Stasis ist ein Kurzfilm von Brendan Beachman, von dem hier auch schon der herrlich bekloppte Bad Deal zu sehen war.

➔ Contact

Stranded on a distant planet, a lonely astronaut sends out a signal in search of human contact.

➔ Yunaisy

Selbstzensur ist ein langsames aber effektives Gift.

➔ Overtime

Working late is a killer!

Stuck at the office working overtime, Ralph must race home before nightfall… or his terrible secret will be let loose.

➔ This little girl’s reaction after stepping out at Celtic Park is amazing