I was on brief hiatus after finishing Filmmaker‘s Summer issue on July 3, so I missed Dustin Defa’s inspired new short Declaration of War when it debuted on VICE’s website this Independence Day. More than a week on, though, it’s still timely and relevant — and no doubt will continue to be for a long time after. Below, from a short interview on VICE, Defa talks about the context surrounding his seven-minute film: The edit highlights tons of playful claps, private looks, and secret conversations happening among the dignitaries during what’s supposed to be a serious public address. What’s your […]
by Nick Dawson on Jul 12, 2013