Night Portraiture (2021)

Night Portraiture was a series of experiments in improvised filmmaking, created during the hours between 1:00 and 6:00 a.m. across various New York locales (Gowanus, Kensington, the subway system) in 2013. In semi-somnambulistic altered states, the artists play out scenes inspired by the night, the city, and found objects along the way. This eight-minute edit, recut by the filmmakers in 2021, comprises scenes from the first Night Portraiture. (Screened 2/17/22 at MoMA as part of Millennium Film Workshop: “Nighttime” NYC event).

Director: David J. White, Joe Wakeman, Nikki Belfiglio
Runtime: 8 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Night Portraiture about?
Night Portraiture was a series of experiments in improvised filmmaking, created during the hours between 1:00 and 6:00 a.m. across various New York locales (Gowanus, Kensington, the subway system) in 2013. In semi-somnambulistic altered states, the artists play out scenes inspired by the night, the city, and found objects along the way. This eight-minute edit, recut by the filmmakers in 2021, comprises scenes from the first Night Portraiture. (Screened 2/17/22 at MoMA as part of Millennium Film Workshop: “Nighttime” NYC event).
Who directed Night Portraiture?
Night Portraiture was directed by David J. White, Joe Wakeman, Nikki Belfiglio.
How long is Night Portraiture?
Night Portraiture has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).