For nearly a century, found footage has provided both inspiration and raw material for experimental filmmakers. For some filmmakers, found footage has provided access to a vast archive of cultural production, often providing the means to comment on the status of the image in society or to deconstruct cinematic language. For others, it has served as a vehicle for exploring the material qualities of the film stock itself, shifting attention from the photographic content of the footage to the formal effects of the artist's manipulation. From virtual non-intervention to intricate strategies of editing and reprinting, the films in this program represent a range of approaches to found footage over the last half-century.

This program was curated by Jacob Proctor and has been scheduled to coincide with the installation "Girls on Film" by artists Julie Buck and Karin Segal, on view through September 18 in the Sert Gallery, located on the third floor, Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts.