‘Film à Sketches’ Is a Novel Take on the Fashion Film Genre

Berlin-based filmmaker Vladislaw Sinchuk has directed a new fashion film series, Film à Sketches, reimagining the fashion film genre with an 'Editorial in Motion' approach. The series is made up of twelve loosely connected shorts with each video filling in another gap to understand the flair of the common universe. 

Filmed in Tbilisi, Georgia, a country renowned for its local fashion scene and craftsmanship, Film à Sketches showcases the distinctive look of several pieces from the Georgian label Situationist, known for its exceptional tailoring, libertine attitude, and сommitment to Georgian identity. Nele van Olfen styled the looks, which served as an armour for the models to unite them into a cohesive group of characters. 

The project places a strong emphasis on mise-en-scene and the physical performance of the models. The narrative draws inspiration from Raul Ruiz's series Poetics of Cinema, with the overall tone of the film being slightly surreal, light-hearted, yet dry. The soundtrack for the film is inspired by '60s-'70s Crime films such as Point Blank, Night Moves, and The Long Goodbye. 

Film à Sketches tells a story through a series of videos, without being limited to a traditional longer form. Each video provides a new piece of the puzzle for the audience to take on and reinterpret as they wish. Sinchuk explains, "The idea of the series is inspired by the medium of fashion magazine editorials, where photos can be taken in a range of locations only connected by the models and clothing. Film à Sketches blurs the lines between the formats, presenting a long fashion film as an 'Editorial in Motion.'" 

With the rise of video editorials in the fashion industry, Film à Sketches sets out to create something new and exciting for audiences to enjoy. The series is a testament to the creative vision and innovative approach of its director, Vladislaw Sinchuk.