Battling high winds and blowing dust, cinematographer and storm chaser Martin Lisius captured the first-ever 3D tornado footage this week in Nebraska.
In all, Lisius managed to capture and photograph three tornadoes which were spawned by a potent storm system that tracked across the Plains on Monday. The most significant tornado lasted 20 minutes and derailed a train and caused damage to area farms. In addition to the tornadoes, Lisius shot 3D footage of supercell thunderstorms, downpours and dramatic lightning this spring.
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StormStock is the world’s premier collection of weather imagery. Founded in 1993 by cinematographer Martin Lisius, StormStock includes tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, stormy seas, blizzards, disasters and sky elements. Lisius is responsible for photographing the first-ever violent-class tornado and Hurricane Katrina’s landfall on Super 35mm. StormStock is part of Texas-based Prairie Pictures, Inc. www.stormstock.com
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Asian World Film Festival Announces Dates, Opening and Closing Films, Special Programs, and Gala Awards Ceremony
The Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), Los Angeles' annual celebration of Asian filmmakers, announced the dates and highlights of its highly anticipated 10th anniversary edition. Taking place November 13-21, 2024, the festival will showcase a diverse range of new movies and special programs and celebrate Asian cinema’s legacy. Opening night will feature the critically acclaimed Korean drama, “A Normal Family,” while the Filipino romantic drama “Hello, Love, Again” is the closing film. Screenings will be presented at the Culver Theater, Culver City, November 13-20. A star-studded Closing Night Gala and Award Ceremony will be celebrated at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) complex November 21. Georges N. Chamchoum, AWFF Executive Director, said “We have chosen ‘heritage’ as this year’s theme to honor our first decade. This focus underscores AWFF's commitment to Asian cinema’s rich past as well as its ongoing efforts to champion contemporary and emerging Asian film.” OPENING AND CLOSING FILMS Directed by award-winning filmmaker Hur Jin-ho ("The Last Princess," "Happiness"), "A Normal Family" is a searing family drama that stars Sul Kyung-gu and Jong Dong-gun. Multi-layered yet accessible, the film was meticulously crafted in widescreen and premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival to critical acclaim. The heartwarming sequel to Philippine box office phenomenon "Hello, Love, Goodbye," "Hello, Love, Again" reunites director Cathy Garcia-Sampana ("The Hows of Us," "One More Chance") with stars Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards. The filmmaker, actors, and other cast members will attend the screening at the film’s festival debut. MAIN PROGRAM - IN COMPETITION AWFF's main... Read More