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[published: May 14, 2008]

Feed

A 16mm portrait exploring how caring for others, specifically animals, might help one get through the difficulties of life.

By Kelly Deegan

Feed was made in 2001, at my aunt’s home in Long Island, New York. A “portrait” assignment for a film class at Boston University, this was shot on 16mm film using a Bolex. The sound was recorded separately on cassette tape, and it was all hand edited on a Steenbeck. No computers were involved. I felt the setting and subjects were well suited for the film’s grain. My challenge was to honor one of the strongest influences of my childhood while exploring how caring for others, specifically animals, might help one get through the difficulties of life.

Reader Comments [6]

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    Editing film on a Steenbeck is the way to go. Or if you prefer a really tactile experience, use scissors and tape.

    Steve · May 14, 06:42 AM ·#

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    This film was terrific! How refreshing to see people and creatures living in harmony. The animals looked very healthy and certainly well loved. In today’s society we are bombarded with images of animal neglect. It is lovely to see caring people dedicated to their pets. Kudos to this filmaker for giving us this inspiring piece!

    Tina Torello · May 15, 08:07 AM ·#

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    I am telling everyone I know to check it out. where can I find more from kelly deegan?

    mona fox · May 16, 03:46 AM ·#

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    Many people think that film making is very easy. It is not, it takes a lot of time, passion, dedication and attention to detail to pull off a film. Kudos to you kiddo I loved the natural feel of the piece.

    DJ · May 16, 04:08 PM ·#

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    I love horses and finally a film that teaches us something about them. A friend told me to check out this film and she was right…it is so worth looking at. I plan to tell my stable mates too. Was there ever a follow up or a part 2 ? If anyone knows , I’d love to know about it !

    Niki Novak · May 16, 07:41 PM ·#

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    Wow. What a great little film! They just don’t make ‘em like that anymore… Good work!

    Moonbeam · May 22, 02:33 AM ·#

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