Split Decision
Jan 01, 1979 · 15m
Director
Bill BrandOverview
This film is a scrambled narrative that illustrates, in soap opera fashion, life of artists in Lower Manhattan and at the same time dramatizes questions about the nature of filmic representation. Split decision is a boxing term used when the judges divide their votes in finding a winner. In this case the fight is between the two heroes of the film who are seen intermittently in a bar, negotiating a pick-up, and at home, breaking up in a domestic quarrel. The fight is also in the telling, between modes of conventional representation and modes of radical representation - between conventional continuity editing, and abstraction created through computer generated grids. The film features an appearance by Carolee Schneemann and digital imaging from before the era of personal computers.
Cast of Split Decision
Carolee SchneemannTracy
Nicky ParaisoChing- Helen PrischepenkoAnn
- Kevin ColemanSam
- Jack ShapiraBartender
- Brett SusslerChic Woman
- Sylvia MoralesChic Woman
- Lauren AbramsBar Crowd
- Bruce BixlerBar Crowd
Bill BrandBar Crowd
Betzy BrombergBar Crowd- Felix KutlikBar Crowd
- Carmen VigilBar Crowd
- Jacki OchsBar Crowd
- Katrina MartinBar Crowd
- Louis LaudfieldBar Crowd
- Edward DunphyBar Crowd
Crew of Split Decision
- Bill BrandDirector
- Lauren AbramsProducer
- Mike DooleyProducer
- Barbara MayfieldProducer
Gloria NorrisProducer- Bruce BixlerProducer
Kathleen KingAssistant Director- Tom SiegelCamera Operator
Pamela YatesAssistant Camera- Helene KaplanSound Recordist
- Mike PenlandSound Recordist
- Felix KutlikLighting Technician
- Ruth HardingerStill Photographer
About Split Decision
What is Split Decision about?
This film is a scrambled narrative that illustrates, in soap opera fashion, life of artists in Lower Manhattan and at the same time dramatizes questions about the nature of filmic representation. Split decision is a boxing term used when the judges divide their votes in finding a winner. In this case the fight is between the two heroes of the film who are seen intermittently in a bar…
When was Split Decision released?
Split Decision was released on January 1, 1979.
How long is Split Decision?
Split Decision runs 15 minutes.
Who directed Split Decision?
Split Decision was directed by Bill Brand.
Who is in the cast of Split Decision?
The cast of Split Decision includes Carolee Schneemann (Tracy), Nicky Paraiso (Ching), Helen Prischepenko (Ann), Kevin Coleman (Sam) and Jack Shapira (Bartender).