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Vertical Cinema photos
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Kontraste Festival Krems
The first showing of Vertical Cinema at the Kontraste Festival Krems in Austria in October 2013. The event was held at the church of Grey Friars, a venue typically used for music performances. (Markus Gradwohl)
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Sideways projector
Turning video on its side meant special modifications to a Kinoton projector. A newer modification since this version is smaller, and more portable. (Sasha Osaka)
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Still on film
The artists who made the films being shown shot or created on digital, works that were transferred to 35mm film later in the process. (Sonic Acts)
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A test reel
A test reel is used to calibrate the projection onto the screen, which uses standard 35mm film. The movies are viewed sideways instead of horizontally, but the film is printed just the same. (Sonic Acts)
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Fitting it in
The screen for the Austria premiere is positioned into place. The festival's organizers pick locations with tall ceilings and a narrow viewing angle to make use of the medium. (Sonic Acts)
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Pillows
Something you won't find in most theaters: pillows and other cushions. They're set up in the rows closer to the front, where viewers would need to crane their necks to see everything over a long period of time. (Sasha Osaka)
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Bean bags
Viewers in the front row take in the show from bean bag chairs, while others watch from church pews. (Pieter Kers)
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