Animation!
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A short preview of "Thundering Through the Dawn," Summer 2006

The saddening, true tale of the Hagenbeck-Wallace Traveling Circus. Eighty six of their performers were killed in 1918 during one of the worst American train wrecks in history. In the preview you'll witness portions of their last day on Earth. By Bernie McGovern and Patrick Tianen.
6 minutes long
"Early Joy," 2005

Low-tech animating at its infancy, but it can still be beautiful.The song featured within, "Is it True What They Say" is an unfinished number by the majestic San Lucas. By Bernie McGovern and Patrick Tianen.
3.5 minutes long
Manifest Theatre Videography!
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On Developing "The Bird Show," August 2006

A brief meditation on the magic of wind and other influences for
"The Bird Show", Chicago. Edited by Bernie McGovern
"The Bird Show," July 2006

Performances from evenings in Welles Park and Hamlin Park, Chicago. Edited by Bernie McGovern
"The Bird Show," July 2006

Performances from evenings around town in Chicago.
Edited by Bernie McGovern
"Rehearsal Session for The Bird Show," June 2006

Rehearsal session in the loft space EL FISH, Chicago.
Edited by Bernie McGovern
"The Heroes of Wicker Park," May 2005

A short presentation of 2005's enormous collaborative performance in Wicker Park, Chicago.
Edited by Bernie McGovern

 

The work found on this site comes from Bernie McGovern.
He is a creature of Chicago and is of late surrounded by people he loves.
Contact him via email:
bernie (at) rockwellfarmer (dot) com