Response to Fred Camper's "What is experimental film?"

In this passage, Fred Camper summarizes what experimental film in six points. This in itself is difficult to do because the category of experimental film is arguably too vague for generalizations, but he is able to point out a few consistencies with each point.

He describes the genre as one that mainly consists of beginning filmmakers and are created by individuals or small groups. This is an understandable opinion being experimental is open-ended and any mistakes or limitations can be integrated as stylistic choices with no repercussions. This is an excuse I have made in the past as a beginner and because of the nature of experimental film, it was met with few arguments.

Experimental films to Camper are a source of counter-culture to the norm and invite multiple interpretations. I agree with both points. Hollywood is synonymous with its straightforward narrative style, and the outlet experimental film provides is key to innovating without limitation.

 As I create experimental films, I hope to further express the emotional opportunity that it allows as Camper describes.

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