Filmmakers (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film
Released in 1969, Filmmakers is a notable film directed by Takahiko Iimura, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Iimura creates a short self-portrait as well as brief portraits of five of his peers: Brakhage, Vanderbeek, Smith, Mekas and Warhol. In each portrait, Iimura attempts to copy the styles and traits of each artist (Vanderbeek's constantly moving camera; Mekas' experiments with film speed; Warhol's use of flashes of white against a black background), while briefly commenting on the images being shown. The film serves effectively as an introduction to the film styles of these artists.
Who’s in it. Filmmakers stars Stan Brakhage as Himself, Stan VanDerBeek as Himself, Jack Smith as Himself and Jonas Mekas as Himself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Filmmakers page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Filmmakers (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Filmmakers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Filmmakers?
- Filmmakers stars Stan Brakhage, Stan VanDerBeek, Jack Smith, Jonas Mekas and Andy Warhol.
- When was Filmmakers released?
- Filmmakers was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.