Like many great filmmakers of our time, Alan King didn't originally set out to make films. Much like our Jorodowsky's and David Lynch's, Alan's approached making his latest feature Vincent less like a traditional film production and more like a fine art piece—and it's all the better for it. Vincent follows a writer struggling with brutal alcoholism, wavering from writing a renowned literature to children's books, partying deep in the woods with his signature eye patch to finding sobriety through a televangelist pyramid scheme. Oh, and fishing hangs with his pal Gunther (Bill Evans). We all love Gunther. I was delighted to catch the world premiere at Cinequest and absolutely love this film. The perfect blend of pitch black dark comedy and emotional character exploration, Vincent is an unconventionally structured gem that had me laughing uproariously and tearing up in equal measure. Not tot mention the additional flourishes of horror and absurdity, as well as a supporting cast of unforgettable side characters. We'd be so lucky to get more movies like this. Below, writer/director/producer/editor/sound designer/lead performer Alan King chats with No Film School about his unique approach to film, creatively making your movie bigger with a micro budget, and some sound advice for filmmakers everywhere. Alan King On Transitioning From Fine Art to Experimental Film"I started as a professional actor for 25, 30 years, and I started painting and developed that skill and went to night school and became interested in fine arts. I went to fine art school full...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 15 March, 2024