JoAnn Elam Movies

This footage is almost entirely black, save for a few shots possibly showing electric poles outside.

Rape has three victims discussing their emotional, physical and intellectual responses, then and now, highlighted and commented upon by a series of...

Abstract direct animation film made by JoAnn Elam.

Elam records several men moving boxes and furniture as they track across her backyard.

A woman wakes up, gets dressed, makes breakfast and walks down the street. This daily ritual becomes extraordinary seen in a trance-like structure of...

A myriad of purple and blue markings flicker hypnotically across the screen in “Filmabuse.” Periodically a blue screen flashes,...

The title of this fast paced experimental film presumably refers to the American counterculture catalog published by Stewart Brand between 1968 and...

Images of a shadow puppet play, intermittent rapid editing, and sweeping shots of a farm, dogs playing outside, plants, kitchens and interiors,...

Abstract, direct animation consisting of triangular shapes that flow past the frame. Apparently the source for "Filmabuse" (F.2011-01-0262) and...

Digging in the woods.

Elam turns in place while filming nature.

Sprocket holes moving across the screen.

Contrasting environments, in and outside.

Elam's husband prepares vegetables at the sink.

Portraits of Chuck’s cats and friends, as well as a self-portrait.

Optical printing experiments of a 16mm pornographic film.

Abstract images of flames and fire.

The film was made in response to an evening during which a number of male members of Chicago's experimental film scene gathered at JoAnn's house and...

Similar to her "Back Porch" films, JoAnn Elam's "Front Porch" documents the scenes of life in her neighborhood in Chicago. The film pays especial...

An affectionate and humorous portrayal of the relationship between a woman and her dog. As the dog explores the world and meets other dogs on their...