Eri Makihara
Eri Makihara‘s work is based on experimental film and installation, and is created from the perspective of the biological body senses of people, primarily visual and sign language.
Her works takes different forms, such as screenings and performances, but the underlying concept is the “eloquence” of the human body and space, and the invisible oppression that exists behind it. By providing devices to visualise the phenomena produced by these works, Makihara continues to explore our commonalities and differences, and to attempt to bring to light the social structure of this world. Makihara co-directed the art documentary film LISTEN (2016) with DAKEI on the theme of Deaf people’s “music,” and The Tanaka Family (2021), they are producing a new commission for the Yebisu International Festival 2025.
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Join Peggy Ahwesh and Laura Guy for an informal discussion
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Join Ilona Jurkonytė, curator of the programme Ultramarine: The Sea as Political Space and Artistic Director of the Kaunas International Film Festival, Lithuania, for an informal discussion.
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Join Hardeep Pandhal and Amanprit Sandhu for an informal discussion
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Join Charlotte Prodger and Laura Guy for an informal discussion.
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The Young Filmmakers’ Competition is back for its 9th year! BFMAF encourages and supports budding young filmmakers in the region through separate competition streams: The Young Filmmakers’ Award (14 years and under) and The Chris Anderson Award (15-19 years old). The Chris Anderson Award is supported by Chrissie Anderson and Paul W.S. Anderson, director of Resident Evil and Alien vs. Predator.
Space to play, explore and to unleash your imagination! Explore is a brand new BFMAF kids and family-friendly space at 59 Marygate with rolling animation programmes (11am-6pm) and creative activities offered (11am–4pm). Artists Katie Chappell and Chloe Smith will be leading drop-in creative activities for children and their families, inspired by the film animations.
