William Raban Movies

Three screen piece. "I was looking for a pure image, an image which was intrinsic to the medium of film. This film is not an abstract film; the...

A land and sea-scape film drawn from rich sources of imagery: the constantly changing mood of the sea to the distinctly different shorelines of Kent...

“This film is the starting point of a continuous investigation into ways of presenting cubist space in terms of the flat surface of the film...

"This experiment determines what happens when a negative is superimposed upon its own positive image. The center of the picture forms the optical...

Raban layers recordings of successive film performances in which he stands before a projection, states the date and time, and says "A camera is...

"ISLAND RACE contrasts everyday events with actions of right wing extremists, counter anti-racist demonstrations, the funeral of a gangland leader,...

The paradox of the present as a time that cannot be reflected upon until it has already become past, seems consistent with the idea of thinking about...

With the threat of nuclear conflict between North Korea and America comes the realization that the blast effects of a nuclear strike would be...

This film documents the transformation of a derelict fire station into studio and living spaces for artists. The opening of the restored building is...

A documentary/art film inspired by the Charles Dickens essay "Night Walks."

"For this short film event, the film is removed from the film feed reel, and is unwound, to span the space between the projector and screen. The...

Originally, this was a four-minute time-lapse film that was shot continuously over a twenty-four-hour period. The camera was positioned on a busy...

Documentary about architectural structures in the UK.

Documentary about the surroundings of a skyscraper in London.