Rhode Island School of Design Movies

A story of a mythic samurai coming out of retirement for one final battle.

In Kitchen Girl, Trecartin's frequent collaborator Lizzie Fitch throws herself into a state of total hysteria, portraying a girl who takes the childhood game of "playing house" to a dark and disturbing place. After pretending to cook dinner for her "kids," represented by colorful plush toys, she...

In Yo! A Romantic Comedy, Trecartin borrows clichés from hip-hop culture and genre films to craft a dark, dream-like narrative that veers from comic melodrama to goth fantasy. Applying his signature digital editing and delirious sound processing to remarkable effect, Trecartin creates an...

A Gold Medal recipient at the 1987 Student Academy Awards.

“Fur and Feathers.”

This rare collection of Ryan Trecartin's early short films, produced as a student at the Rhode Island School of Design, showcase the artist's maturation in experimental video which would culminate in his debut feature film - "A Family Finds Entertainment." Included are seven of Trecartin's titled...

A house at the center is home to dog and cat. The sun shines down, and a day goes by. Thesis film from the Rhode Island School of Design.

"This was my first animated film, produced at RISD in my junior year." - Jamie Maxfield

A short film showcasing the artist’s maturation in experimental video which would culminate in his debut feature film – “A Family Finds Entertainment.”

A short animated film

“Cat’s Cradle.”

A guy is forced by his therapist to run, facing the physical and mental hurdles of a marathon.