“Baeumler’s works are a credit to his creative bravery, each one a unique exploration of the human condition, aesthetics, and philosophy. ”
– Short Films Matter
NEWS
The Lake Ivan Film Journal recently published a review for my new film, “The Fifth Floor”. David Finkelstein beautifully describes the visual juxtaposition of old 8mm films and abstract colorful imagery: “The decaying home movie footage suggests a time-bound, earthly plane of consciousness. Memories of the past are a constant reminder of the passage of time, and the physical decay of the film only underscores our own ephemeral nature as time-bound creatures. The abstract layers, on the other hand, suggest a timeless level of reality, some elevated plane of consciousness where the interplay of pure energy is eternal, the hidden reality behind the time-bound illusions of our earthly existence.”
I have finished my latest short film, “The Fifth Floor” and am currently sending it out to festivals. It’s a visual meditation on the beauty of loss, decay, and transcendence. Visually, the film is an interplay between time ravaged 8mm found footage and pristine kaleidoscopic abstractions. You can learn more about the film and watch the trailer at the film’s web page.
MOVIE PITCH CHALLENGE
A podcast about pitching fake movies from two very real film fanatics. Dave B and Casey Stegman gave themselves a challenge: 30 movie pitches in 30 days. Come hell or highwater, they had to come up with an idea a every day. Did they do it? Come for wacky genre-bending high concept stories and weird sequels to long-forgotten films, stay for the many Donald Pleasance references.