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MIT MEDIA LAB | Knotty Objects: Phone

CURATED BY BUNNIE HUANG AND KEVIN SALVIN. THE PHONE LIES AT THE FOUNDATION OF 21ST CENTURY HUMAN (AND NON-HUMAN) COMMUNICATION, AND SHAPES THESE EXCHANGES FOR THE HAND, FOR THE EYE, AND IN THE MIND.

THIS VIDEO WAS PRODUCED IN 2015 AND HAS BEEN AWARDED A VIMEO STAFF PICK. IT IS ONE OF A SERIES OF VIDEOS IN COLLABORATION BETWEEN “M SS NG P ECES” AND MIT MEDIA LAB FOR THE KNOTTY OBJECTS SUMMIT, THE FIRST MIT MEDIA LAB SUMMIT DEVOTED TO DESIGN.

I WORKED AS CINEMATOGRAPHER IN THE SHENZHEN, CHINA, PART OF THIS FILM.

CINEMATOGRAPHER

NILS CLAUSS

PRODUCTION

A “M SS NG P ECES” PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH CO.MISSION CONTENT GROUP

VIDEO

SCREENSHOTS

Old-style apartment buildings in Shenzhen, China, contrast with the backdrop of a modern high-rise architectural landscape.
Inside a cell phone repair shop in Shenzhen, China, a technician is carefully brazing a chip on a phone in need of repair.
In a cell phone shop in Shenzhen, China, a round-shaped phone named SUPPU resembles a soda can, showcasing its unique design.
In a cell phone shop in Shenzhen, a pink, round-shaped cell phone featuring a cute character on its display is showcased to the camera.
In a cell phone shop in Shenzhen, China, a yellow and white cellphone shaped like a BMW car, complete with the logo on the roof, stands out with its unique design.
In a cell phone shop in Shenzhen, China, an old-style bulky beige cell phone features a retro display showcasing an MP3 disc player.
In a cell phone shop in Shenzhen, China, a striking red cellphone shaped like a Ferrari, featuring the logo on the roof, showcases its unique design.
In a cell phone shop in Shenzhen, China, a yellow cellphone with a fold-out light attached to its side offers a unique and practical design.
On the street in Shenzhen, China, a Chinese man casually checks his cell phone while surrounded by the bustling city life.
A sprawling view of Shenzhen, China, showcasing newly built high-rise architecture set against a dramatic mountain landscape.

ON BEHALF OF “M SS NG P ECES”

DIRECTOR 


MATTHEW CHAROF

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND FOUNDER

ARI KUSCHNIR

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS AND PARTNERS

KATE OPPENHEIM & BRIAN LATT

HEAD OF PRODUCTION

DAVE SALTZMAN

PRODUCER

JONATHAN FIGUEROA

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

DAN WITROCK

ON BEHALF OF CO.MISSION CONTENT GROUP

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

HARRISON WINTER

PRODUCER (SHENZHEN)

DAVID ATTALI

CINEMATOGRAPHER (SHENZHEN)

NILS CLAUSS

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