The ATTC Theme (ATTC #20)

WTF? Why are you making films in Airline Toilets?
I’m a musician who tours the world a lot - but I’m also a songwriter who thinks that making albums in this day and age is pretty much a complete waste of time, who cares anyway? Why not be a big fish in a small pond and make music videos in airplane toilets? There’s only one other person on the planet who does this.....
But why don’t you just watch the movie, like normal people?
I don’t like passive consumerism - I’d rather make my own movie than watch some CGI blockbuster on a plane. 90% of touring is NOT performing but sitting around on a plane/train/bus staring into space - I’m just trying to do something creative to make the time pass.
What’s the setup/process once you get in there?
Get in, lock door, stick iPhone to mirror, turn on camera, start filming, ukulele/puppets/props out of bag, earbuds in (always miming, it’s too noisy to play live) and get going. Reverse process and get out. Basically all the most recent films have been assembled slowly in bits - very much like regular film making.
Aren’t you worried about getting busted?
As I’ve gone on (and I’ve been doing it for five years) I’ve found the key is staying relaxed, once you’re in the toilet, you’ve got a certain amount of time - say 7-10 min tops) before peeps become suspicious (is he building a bomb?). I usually take in a bag of props, with my standby excuse that I suffer from haemorrhoids and need to change my pants (believe me, this is a conversation no one wants to take further).
Thanks Dept:
The ATTC Theme - Spotify/itunes/Soundcloud etc
Played by The New Wonders bit.ly/2UwwmCP
Queueing Passengers: UOGB - bit.ly/2P5QrCa
Sound Design: Philip Larsen - bit.ly/2QjB45K
Post Production: John Gidley bit.ly/2P8HGae
Merch: www.tonypenulti...
Info on this project: bit.ly/2hXEFbL
Doc: bit.ly/2ihRGcK
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