Spot the Microdot (1969)

An unprintable film, handmade by punching holes into an opaque 16mm strip.

Spot the Microdot (1969) poster

This film was made by punching circular holes into fully opaque film stock and laying discs of colour film into some of the punched holes. Only the original copy of this film exists – it cannot be printed and is therefore projected only on rare occasions. As with other Le Grice films from the late 1960s, Spot the Microdot is marked by a radical rejection of ‘illusionism’, choosing to focus instead on the material properties of the film medium itself.

Director: Malcolm Le Grice
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date:
Production: BFI
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spot the Microdot about?
This film was made by punching circular holes into fully opaque film stock and laying discs of colour film into some of the punched holes. Only the original copy of this film exists – it cannot be printed and is therefore projected only on rare occasions. As with other Le Grice films from the late 1960s, Spot the Microdot is marked by a radical rejection of ‘illusionism’, choosing to focus instead on the material properties of the film medium itself.
Who directed Spot the Microdot?
Spot the Microdot was directed by Malcolm Le Grice.
How long is Spot the Microdot?
Spot the Microdot has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Spot the Microdot?
Spot the Microdot is a Animation film.
Where was Spot the Microdot produced?
Spot the Microdot was produced in United Kingdom.