"OMEGA deals with the end of mankind on earth, prophesying man's liberation from his earthly bounds to roam the universe at will. By sending an "energy ray" to the sun and harnessing its solar power, man is able to make an evolutionary leap. The film can be used to explore the outer limits of the concepts of death, evolution, the after life and the future of mankind. A visual experience to inspire young filmmakers."
I saw this when it first came out. It was the subject of an article in American Cinematographer magazine at the time. Donald Fox followed it up with an adaptation of Hawthorne's YOUN GOODMAN BROWN, then, as you say, apparently disappeared. Thanks for posting it!
Sadly, no. But it was in the May, 1970 issue which ASC has for sale for $100.00(OUCH!). You might find a copy on eBay sometime for much less. Pyramid released it both in 16mm & S-8, and lists it on their website on DVD for around $75. I'm trying to find a print of it in S-8. I don't recall much about the article but I think Fox was a student at the time and did most of it in-camera & using a cheap optical printer. It's still impressive!
Thanks for uploading this far-out sensory trip, maan. i love the 16mm aesthetic; the warm saturation and sound with that hum of the reel running. long live 16mm!
next time try framing your subject and NOT constantly moving in front of the projector!!
dragoonee 1 year ago
so its nothing to do with a group of bone idle hippie students wasting time and money on a crappy project whilst out of there nuts on acid then???
dirkwang1 2 years ago
"OMEGA deals with the end of mankind on earth, prophesying man's liberation from his earthly bounds to roam the universe at will. By sending an "energy ray" to the sun and harnessing its solar power, man is able to make an evolutionary leap. The film can be used to explore the outer limits of the concepts of death, evolution, the after life and the future of mankind. A visual experience to inspire young filmmakers."
soundsfc 2 years ago
but what is the film about? what is the basic message, if their is one?
shamgarus2 2 years ago
I've been looking for this for years-saw it at a film festival once and it's always stuck in my mind. Thanks for posting it.
henrygarfield 2 years ago
I saw this when it first came out. It was the subject of an article in American Cinematographer magazine at the time. Donald Fox followed it up with an adaptation of Hawthorne's YOUN GOODMAN BROWN, then, as you say, apparently disappeared. Thanks for posting it!
cadettim01 3 years ago
wow- do u have the article? my friend at the academic film archive would love to add that to his notes- i'm curious too!
RobinofSactown 2 years ago
Sadly, no. But it was in the May, 1970 issue which ASC has for sale for $100.00(OUCH!). You might find a copy on eBay sometime for much less. Pyramid released it both in 16mm & S-8, and lists it on their website on DVD for around $75. I'm trying to find a print of it in S-8. I don't recall much about the article but I think Fox was a student at the time and did most of it in-camera & using a cheap optical printer. It's still impressive!
cadettim01 2 years ago
Followup, there's a copy on eBay now, 5/6/09 8:06pm EST. Don't know if it's complete but it's less than 20 bucks.
cadettim01 2 years ago
@cadettim01 maybe he tried flying from a window...
bitzofdata 8 months ago
Thanks for uploading this far-out sensory trip, maan. i love the 16mm aesthetic; the warm saturation and sound with that hum of the reel running. long live 16mm!
nodalFlux 3 years ago