The Mongrel "Free-media" documentary

“5+5=5” is a collection of 5 short documentaries by 5 film makers about 5 networked art projects. They were commissioned by arts organisation Furtherfield in order to introduce audiences to UK based artists who explore “imaginative and critical approaches to social engagement”. The full program consists of “Free Media” with Mongrel, “Polyfaith” with Chris Dooks, “Golden Shot (Revisited)” with Simon Poulter, “Want and Need” with C6 and “VisitorsStudio” with Furtherfield (see netartfilm.furtherfield.org

Our doco talks about Mongrel's early history, its decision to set up the MediaShed and its committment to "free-media".

Mongrel’s “Free-media” doc for “5+5=5” was made by Dave Valentine.

Play back the Quicktime version here (76Mb)

Play back the Windows version here (28Mb)