Film Favs 2020
Films I watched (again) and dug in 2020 — in no particular order:
I Lost My Body – directed by Jérémy Clapin
Inception – directed by Christopher Nolan
1917 – directed by Sam Mendes
Klaus – directed by Sergio Pablos
The Skeleton Twins – directed by Craig Johnson
Honey Boy – directed by Alma Har’el
One Child Nation – directed by Nanfu Wang, Lynn Zhang
Marriage Story – directed by Noah Baumbach
Yesterday – directed by Danny Boyle
MFKZ – directed by Guillaume Renard, Shoujirou Nishimi
Wild Wild Country – directed …
STRAIN (Award-Winning Short Film)
Reel
From award-winning film director Reynier Molenaar (Replay/2007), comes an eerie look at the last days of mankind. STRAIN follows two survivors of the zombie apocalypse who must travel across ground zero — an abandoned Los Angeles — to deliver important biological samples.
BRIDE is a battle-weary and jaded warrior who has lost everyone and given up on people. CHRIS is a struggling optimist who is desperate for anyone he could call a friend.
When the mismatched pair discover they are being hunted, …
Film Favs 2019
Films I watched (again) and dug in 2019 — in no particular order:
Bohemian Rhapsody – directed by Brian Singer
The Master – directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
The Incredibles 2 – directed by Brad Bird
The Handmaiden – directed by Park Chan-wook
The Stanford Prison Experiment – directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez
He Won’t Get Far On Foot – directed by Gus Van Sant
The King’s Speech – directed by Tom Hooper
The Red Violin – directed by François Girard
Music and Lyrics – directed by Marc Lawrence
Black …
PROJECT MIDNIGHT: Color Dance
When yin yang flows black and white in color. A render experiment created by Reynier Molenaar for his forthcoming film, PROJECT MIDNIGHT.
Title: PROJECT MIDNIGHT (working title)
Directed by: Reynier Molenaar
VFX/Design by: Pixelmutt aka Reynier
REYNIER MOLENAAR: CDDP Finalist
I’m so proud to be SELECTED AS A FINALIST for the 2019 Commercial Directors Diversity Program, from over 300 submissions! In partnership with the Director’s Guild of America (DGA) and the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP), this program answers a much needed call for more diverse voices in film.
I’m honored to be mentioned with this amazing group! Very special thanks to Tamika Lamison for supporting underrepresented voices, and big congratulations to the fellows!
Read the full press release over at …
STRAIN: Theatrical Trailer (Award-Winning Short Film)
From award-winning film director Reynier Molenaar (Replay/2007), comes an eerie look at the last days of mankind. STRAIN follows two survivors of the zombie apocalypse who must travel across ground zero — an abandoned Los Angeles — to deliver important biological samples.
BRIDE is a battle-weary and jaded warrior who has lost everyone and given up on people. CHRIS is a struggling optimist who is desperate for anyone he could call a friend.
When the mismatched pair discover they are being hunted, …
PROJECT MIDNIGHT: Infinite Yin Yang 360
Virtual Reality animation featuring a 360 yin yang spiral, original binaural beats music and hypnotic countdown. The music starts at 8Hz (Alpha Waves) and drops down into 4Hz (Theta Waves). Listen with headphones for full effect.
Director: Reynier Molenaar
VR Production/Animation: Pixelmutt VFX
Music and Voice: Reynier
STRAIN: Film Festivals
From award-winning film director Reynier Molenaar (Replay/2007), comes an eerie look at the last days of mankind. STRAIN follows two survivors of the zombie apocalypse who must travel across an eerily abandoned Los Angeles in order to save their lives — and their humanity.
AWARDS:
WINNER: EXPO FILM AWARD @ LATINO COMICS EXPO: BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville, Texas – 2018
WINNER: BEST HORROR FILM @ OFFICIAL LATINO SHORTS FEST – New York, NY – 2017
SEMIFINALIST: BEST SHORT @ SHAPE: AT&T FILM AWARDS – Warner …
Film Favs 2018
Films I watched (again) and dug in 2018 — in no particular order:
Imperial Dreams – directed by Malik Booth
Dope – directed by Rick Famuyiwa
Sicario – directed by Denis Villeneuve
The Shape of Water – directed by Guillermo del Toro
50/50 – directed by Jonathan Levine
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – directed by Martin McDonagh
The Gift – directed by Joel Edgerton
Last Flag Flying – directed by Richard Linklater
Arrival – directed by Denis Villeneuve
Only The Brave – directed by Joseph Kosinski
Brawl In Cell Block …
PROJECT MIDNIGHT: Pixelmutt Vortex
I made this trippy animation for a special project I’m directing. Stare at the center and ask yourself “how far down the rabbit hole will Reynier take me?”
Design and Animation by: Reynier Molenaar aka