SHORT OF THE WEEK
“Transmissions” by Chris May
Runtime: 2 minutes
Category: Cinematic Poetry, Video Art, Experimental Short
Country of Origin: United States
Sound Meets Vision in a Hypnotic Digital Ballet
Transmissions, by Chris May, is a mesmerizing exploration of the relationship between sound and vision, reimagining the visual music tradition through contemporary digital techniques. This short experimental film transforms audio into fluid visual compositions that dance across the screen, creating a dynamic interplay between the senses.
The visuals, derived from the graphical interface of the sound source, evolve through AI-assisted animation—delicate lines, glowing forms, and ephemeral figures appear and dissolve against a stark black background. This symphony of light is paired with an ASMR-inspired soundscape, heightening the viewer’s sensory immersion.
Drawing on influences from mid-20th century visual music pioneers, Transmissions invites the audience to contemplate the synesthetic relationship between sound and image, blurring the boundaries of perception and engaging the viewer in a dialogue between structure and chaos.
Director Biography: Chris May
Chris May is a Denver-based artist whose practice spans experimental video, installation, performance, music, and sound. His work is grounded in personal memory and spiritual inquiry, using abstraction to evoke transcendent experiences.
May’s art creates immersive, multi-sensory narratives through the interplay of structure, space, and time. His deep curiosity about consciousness and perception fuels explorations that encourage introspection and reflection in his audiences.
📷 Instagram: @chrismay
Credits & Specifications
- Director: Chris May
- Runtime: 2:00
- Category: Cinematic Poetry, Video Art, Experimental Short
- Completion Date: May 2025
- Country of Origin: United States
- Visual Style: Abstract AI-assisted animation
- Soundscape: ASMR-inspired, immersive audio
