First Point (2012)

First Point (2012) poster

Phillips has embarked on a new phase of work that hinges on the self-awareness of real-life subjects. Lindsay Lohan (2011) and Sasha Grey (2011), his first two films, made their debut at the “Commercial Break” film project at the 2011 Biennale di Venezia. In these "motion portraits ", the notorious actresses pose erotically—Grey in a modernist John Lautner home, and Lohan in an aquamarine infinity pool. Both actresses project self-conscious recognition in their performances and in turn point toward the transformative potential of narrative action, framed by their compelling beauty. Phillips’s third film, First Point (2012) marks his second collaboration with Lohan and third collaboration with legendary surf filmmaker Taylor Steele. A contemporary film noir, First Point juxtaposes haunting nocturnal imagery with surf sequences in which female pro-surfer Kassia Meador (Lohan's acknowledged stunt double) and Lohan herself appear.

Director: Richard Phillips
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Thomas Bangalter
Cinematography: Todd Heater
Editing: Jay Rabinowitz
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Trailer

First Point Trailer
More Films by Director: Richard Phillips
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Point about?
Phillips has embarked on a new phase of work that hinges on the self-awareness of real-life subjects. Lindsay Lohan (2011) and Sasha Grey (2011), his first two films, made their debut at the “Commercial Break” film project at the 2011 Biennale di Venezia. In these "motion portraits ", the notorious actresses pose erotically—Grey in a modernist John Lautner home, and Lohan in an aquamarine infinity pool. Both actresses project self-conscious recognition in their performances and in turn point toward the transformative potential of narrative action, framed by their compelling beauty. Phillips’s third film, First Point (2012) marks his second collaboration with Lohan and third collaboration with legendary surf filmmaker Taylor Steele. A contemporary film noir, First Point juxtaposes haunting nocturnal imagery with surf sequences in which female pro-surfer Kassia Meador (Lohan's acknowledged stunt double) and Lohan herself appear.
Who directed First Point?
First Point was directed by Richard Phillips.
Who stars in First Point?
First Point stars Sasha Grey, Lindsay Lohan.
How long is First Point?
First Point has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is First Point?
First Point is a Drama film.
Where was First Point produced?
First Point was produced in United States of America.