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A short documentary about DC-based artist Billy Colbert shot between July and December 2007.

Billy Colbert works from his studio in an abandoned warehouse at the corner of 14th and T streets in Washington, DC. The location couldn't be any hotter in terms of its development potential... So Billy can only occupy this space temporarily while the owners of the building search for development opportunities for their property.

In the meantime, Billy is creating a series of art that examines commercialism in our culture. He combines imagery from bus stop ads, cutting and pasting from various posters to create new posters with ironic new meaning.

Co-Directed by Brandon Bloch and Marc Alexander
Edited by Brandon Bloch
Crew: Deran Brown, Zundra Bradley, Josh Solomon
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  • Blake Whitman 3 months ago
    Great work Brandon, this was a great piece. Thanks for sharing.
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  • Twins-918 3 months ago
    such unique imaginations and talents. Thanks
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  • Nat 3 months ago
    Really well done. I'm a fan.
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  • DaVincicode 3 months ago
    Brandon nice directing and editing on Billy Colbert "Corporate Merger". . Kudos go to Billy Colbert for his artistic gifts. Thanks for sharing it on
    Vimeo.
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  • Brandon Bloch 3 months ago
    Thanks all. It was a great experience producing this piece... and it's led me to make more artist profiles. You can check them out here:

    Part II of Billy Colbert: vimeo.com/607114
    Scott Brooks: vimeo.com/1001434
    Ming Yi Sung: vimeo.com/609671

    And stay tuned for more!

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  • Texas Gentleman 3 months ago
    I enjoy how he speaks about his artwork in such a direct, unpretentious manner. Also, nice use of DJ Shadow.
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  • xanq 3 months ago
    yes, very good video. simple, cool, enjoyable.
    thanks!
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  • Robert Elneskog 3 months ago
    im specechless. brillantly made.
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  • chris ramey 2 months ago
    He creates art from discarded items in a place that itself, was once discarded. nice.
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  • James 2 months ago
    good stuff man..
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