Rash (film)
| RASH | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nicholas Hansen |
| Produced by | Nicholas Hansen |
| Written by | Nicholas Hansen |
| Music by | Rhyno Music |
| Editing by | Nicholas Hansen |
| Distributed by | Madman Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | 2005 |
| Running time | 73 min |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Rash, stylized as RASH, is a 2005 Australian documentary film, directed by Nicholas Hansen. Its subject is contemporary urban Australia and the artists who are making it a living host for illegal artwork called street art. Rash explores the cultural value of unsanctioned public art and the ways that street art and graffiti contribute to public dialogue.
Directed by Nicholas Hansen and Mutiny Media, this feature documentary RASH – was three years in the making and includes interviews with many of Melbourne’s inspired street art and graffiti artists as well as visitors who came to Melbourne and leave their mark.
Filming began in 2002 on this documentary story which conveys the commitment, ideals and beliefs demonstrated in Melbourne Street Art. Artists utilize a variety of approaches including bill posters, stencils, and performance art to stick this artwork right in the public eye.
The film was made in the lead up to the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Prior to the games local councils were juggling the need to present a clean and safe city for visitors against the enthusiastic activities of street and graffiti artists. In Rash the spirit of rebellion is channeled into street art and the visual conversations are spread across the walls of Melbourne. This documentary offers a rare look inside these graffiti artists world-view.
Featured artists include Chali 2na, Dest, Dominic Allen, Fers, Fliq (BurnCrew), Ha-Ha, James Dodd, KAB 101, Kano, Lister, Meek, Miles Allinson, Prism, Psalm, Reka, Sixten, Snog, Sync, Tai Snaith, Tower, and Vexta.
[edit] Awards
- Best Australian Documentary, 2005, Film Critics Circle of Australia The FCCA is a member of FIPRESCI
- Runner up Audience Favourite Documentary, 2005 Melbourne International Film Festival
