This series of videos explores preparedness in our society, in addition to the everyday challenge of resisting change and maintaining control. It examines fear generated by a world of non-stop technological development, global climate change, and mass media focused on economic uncertainty in consumer culture.
The overall look of these videos purposefully harkens back to 1960’s flight attendant uniforms and instructional films. Using humor, these videos explore the idea of preparing for the future as a means of exercising control. The videos range from serious responses to post-terrorism working environments to post-apocalyptic wilderness survival to more fantastical situations including extraterrestrial communication.
Airing daily Feb 1 – Mar 31, as part of Direct Object/Direct Action Shorts 1:
Communicating with Media and Authorities After a Crisis
Isolation
Extraterrestria
Decipherment
Creating Smoke Signals
Airing daily Feb 1 – Mar 31, as part of Direct Object/Direct Action Shorts 2:
Preparing for Bioterrorism
Crisis Management Questions
How to Build a Hasty Shelter
Evacuation
Maintaining Motivation After a Terrorist Attack
Airing daily Feb 1 – Mar 31, as part of Direct Object/Direct Action Shorts 3:
Physical Training
How to Preserve a Severed Limb
How to Escape When Tied Up
Preparing for a Soccer Tournament
Airing daily Feb 1 – Mar 31, as part of Direct Object/Direct Action Shorts 4:
How to Pass a Bribe
Estate Planning
Preparing for the Holidays
How to Build a Snow Cave
How to Find Water In the Wilderness