Burnt: Episode 1, Introduction

A look into the dirtiest and most exhilarating bar in Detroit; The R&R Saloon

Participants Needed!

Are you currently in a relationship with more than one partner? If so I would love for you to be a part of my upcoming student documentary!

I am a senior film student at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and my specialty over the past four years has been in LGBT filmmaking and documentary making.

For the sake of total disclosure, I identify as a gay male which drives the majority of my research. The purpose of the film is not to criticize or affirm polyamorous (multiple partner) relationships, but rather explore your everyday lives together and the story of how your relationship came to be. I'm also interested in investigating why poly relationships lack the general stigma that is often seen in heterosexual society.

So, what's in it for you?
As a student and especially as a student filmmaker I can not offer to pay participants for their involvement in the documentary (should the film receive some sort of award or grant I would be happy to share though after expenses), but what I can offer is a chance for you to tell your stories and for you to play a part in the validation and acceptance of LGBT lifestyles. Very little exposure of poly relationships have been made to both mainstream academia and society at large so you would be a significant contributor to that being changed. You would also have my undying gratitude for life and free copies of the finished film (on DVD or Blu-ray).

So…
If this project sounds like it would be something you might want to be a part of, please email me and we could set up a iChat or Skype call and go from there. I am hoping to begin filming towards the end of October, finish the film in late November or early December and submit it to the Lightworks student film festival at the University of Michigan near the end of December (which you would be more than welcome to attend!). I am based in Ann Arbor but I may be able to travel up to 300 miles from my home depending on university grant approval.

Thank you for your consideration,
-Jordan

Samples of my work:
www.kittyfishumich.blogspot.com (My production blog)
www.vimeo.com/29310090 (“Pitch” video for this film)
www.vimeo.com/11175815 (“Emet (truth)” my award winning film about a man in transition)(2010)
www.lsa.umich.edu/sac/ (University of Michigan film department website)

SAC 401 - Assignment 1

First Assignment. No moving images or transitions. The assignment was intended to be a pitch for the final project. I'm interested in polyamorous relationships (3 partners) as well as the stigma (or lack thereof) in the gay community with those who engage in polyamory. Final project will premier at Lightworks in December 2011.

Cameron's Dirt Bike

Past Family Reunion Slideshow

Cameron's Videos

Cameron Self Directed Video 1/2 from Jordan Robinson on Vimeo.

Cameron Self Directed Video 2/2 from Jordan Robinson on Vimeo.

SAC 300 Final Project: Gordon Krane

SAC 301 Final Project: Emet (Truth)

**Selected as the Best Digital Short at Lightworks 2010**

*Contains brief artistic nudity*

Emet (truth) Re-Upload from Jordan Robinson on Vimeo.

Click on the "vimeo" button to see larger version

Project 2 (Re-make/Re-upload)

Gordon Krane (Rough Edit)

My First Movie (Ever, SAC 290) Blunderbus

It's really rough compared to what I've been doing lately but it was a lot of fun.

The Hairless Grave

My project from SAC 300 I'm finishing up

The Hairless Grave (redux 1) from Jordan Robinson on Vimeo.

Project 3 (Re-Upload)

Annarborfield  by  jordino

I wanted to go for a Cloverfield effect in a senario that nobody on my street can hear the monster but me. I live most of my life between 1 and 6 am so I wanted to see what a monster attack would sound like during an ordinary trip to BTB at 3:30 am.

P.S. You may need to turn your speakers all the way up to get the full effect
P.P. S. If your computer doesn't have a subwoofer then the bass may not come through and the sound will probably sound empty.

Clones

Clones from Jordan Robinson on Vimeo.

Old Art Found! (Alice In The Boys Bathroom)

It's funny how you can forget about things and once they come back they feel brand new. I made this picture senior year and i completely forgot about it. It was the first time something in photoshop actually worked out for me.


Bailey in wonderland by ~viper205 on deviantART

If for some reason you want to see more of my stuff the link is: viper205.deviantart.com

1st Weekly Video Blog

Video Blog 2/24/10 from Jordan Robinson on Vimeo.

I forgot to turn off the speakers on my computer so there's a slight echo. Maybe I'll go back and fix it in soundtrack pro.

In Class Editing Demo

In Class Editing Demo from Jordan Robinson on Vimeo.

It's not that interesting really. Just playing with the FCP editing tools in class (2/4/10).

First Video Project

SAC 301 First Video Project from Jordan Robinson on Vimeo.