A programme of works which use the material of film itself as a canvas. These visceral, vibrant films feature camera-less techniques such as scratching, painting and printing onto the filmstrip, subjecting film to decay and decomposition, and affixing materials such as letraset or insects to its surface. The remarkable visions created through these diverse approaches fill the frame with dynamic textures and colour, and many will be presented on 16mm and 35mm prints. Seen in the cinema, these works achieve a powerful effect, immersing us in strange and previously unseen worlds, and displaying the breadth and scope of abstract film.

Edge of Frame presents an evening of films exploring ideas of experimental documentary, moving image portraiture and abstraction, featuring special guest Jordan Baseman, who will show a selection of his work followed by a Q&A. Preceding this will be a programme of films curated by Edge of Frame, connecting to the ideas of experimental documentary, moving image portraiture and abstraction which run through Jordan’s work, featuring films by Jesse McLean, Kayla Parker, Aaron Zeghers and others.