Open Mik! (Open Meek) (2023)

A slice of the invisible battles of life

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A play on the phrase “Open Mic” and the sublime meaning of the word “meek”, filmmaker and activist K. L. Carpio documents the growth of self-taught digital artist—and longtime friend—Mic Comia through their co-shared project Danny & the Magic Doors. Originally conceived, illustrated, and story-outlined by Comia, the work expands under Carpio’s guidance. The project seeks to honour the often-discredited processes of artists and shield them from the effects of the new age of AI development—an age that threatens minorities in the global arts community. Structured into segmented two-minute sessions, it spans four to six years of laboratory work, hybrid meetings, interviews, and forums in art fairs and exhibitions. Ultimately, it lays the foundation of an artistic collective and the belief that no man is an island—a manifesto upheld by Carpio as a visual media practitioner

Director: KL Carpio
Genre: Animation, Documentary, Fantasy
Runtime: 18 min
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Production: Texture: A Foster Visual Media House, Lerk!, Tangerine Documentaries, Virgo Kreative Studio, Texture Lab Artists
Country: Philippines
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: KL Carpio
More Films in Genre: Animation, Documentary, Fantasy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Open Mik! (Open Meek) about?
A play on the phrase “Open Mic” and the sublime meaning of the word “meek”, filmmaker and activist K. L. Carpio documents the growth of self-taught digital artist—and longtime friend—Mic Comia through their co-shared project Danny & the Magic Doors. Originally conceived, illustrated, and story-outlined by Comia, the work expands under Carpio’s guidance. The project seeks to honour the often-discredited processes of artists and shield them from the effects of the new age of AI development—an age that threatens minorities in the global arts community. Structured into segmented two-minute sessions, it spans four to six years of laboratory work, hybrid meetings, interviews, and forums in art fairs and exhibitions. Ultimately, it lays the foundation of an artistic collective and the belief that no man is an island—a manifesto upheld by Carpio as a visual media practitioner
Who directed Open Mik! (Open Meek)?
Open Mik! (Open Meek) was directed by KL Carpio.
Who stars in Open Mik! (Open Meek)?
Open Mik! (Open Meek) stars Mic Comia, KL Carpio.
How long is Open Mik! (Open Meek)?
Open Mik! (Open Meek) has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is Open Mik! (Open Meek)?
Open Mik! (Open Meek) is a Animation, Documentary, Fantasy film.
Where was Open Mik! (Open Meek) produced?
Open Mik! (Open Meek) was produced in Philippines.