'Canned Laughter' Short Film Kickstarter Campaign by Chris Brake

'Canned Laughter' is a short film that tells the story of Deirdre Gossamer, a retired comedian who has knitted herself an audience in lieu of performing to a real one. 

But when one of her home-made punters comes to life and destroys her career memorabilia, she’s forced to re-think her attachment to the ‘glory days’ and face the once unthinkable prospect of moving on...

Written and directed by Chris Brake, an award-winning writer / director and a graduate of the London Film School, 'Canned Laughter', features the puppetry skills of award-winning London-based puppet artist, Oliver James Hymans, and follows in the footsteps of other 'faded star' films that explore the trappings of fame and its toxic allure for those who have lost it. Films like 'Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?' and 'Sunset Boulevard' that have characters in a state of arrested development at their heart.

Check out the video for the Kickstarter campaign below and go here for more information. Be quick, as the campaign ends on May 19 2021.

 

#CoolArt: Hero Complex Gallery presents 'The Legend Of Zelda' 30th Art Celebration

Hero Complex Gallery presents 'The Legend Of Zelda' 30th Art Celebration.

The exhibition is at Hero Complex Gallery, 2020 South Robertson Blvd, Studio D, Los Angeles, CA 90034, and will be on view until March 13.

by Dave Song

Cool Art: 'Monster Minis' by Chris Brake

Just in time for Halloween, Chris Brake has created 8 incredible 'Monster Minis' that can be purchased as singles or as a matched numbered set.

Inspired by Dracula, Frankenstein, Kang, Jack Skellington, The Fly, Mars Attacks, Ghostbusters and Pan's Labyrinth these are 6" x 6" giclée prints in limited editions of 100 and cost $12 each or $85 for a matched numbered set, and only available through Hero Complex Gallery.

Order ANY print from this set before midnight on Halloween and one lucky winner will be chosen to commission an original 'Monster Mini' of their choice!

Go here to buy.

Cool Art: Hero Complex Gallery presents 'King For A Day' - A Tribute To Stephen King

Hero Complex Gallery presents 'King For A Day', an art tribute to the works of Stephen King, including his novels, short stories, scripts, television shows and films.

by Sam Gilbey

A portion of the proceeds from this exhibition will benefit The Haven Foundation, Stephen King’s charity of choice, a non-profit service that serves to benefit freelance creators of all types who have found themselves unable to work due to disease or accident.

The show runs from March 21 until April 6 at Hero Complex Gallery, 2020 South Robertson Blvd., Studio D, Los Angeles, CA 90034. The opening reception is on Friday, March 21 from 7-10pm and the online release will be live on Saturday March 22 around 1pm PST here.

Check out a preview of some of the art below.

by Paul Shipper

Cool Art: Hero Complex Gallery presents 'Bleeding Metallics'

This Friday (August 3rd) Hero Complex Gallery opens a new art show; 'Bleeding Metallics', which focuses on artwork crafted with metallic inks, paints, papers, and metal itself, highlighting all manner of things made of metal, covered in metal or injected with metal. Robots, Mechs, Cyborgs, Spaceships, Steampunk, Suits of Armour and just about every type of metal goodness you can think of will be represented in this show!

Opening reception is this Friday, August 3rd from 7-10pm. Go to the Hero Complex Gallery website or follow @HeroComplexArt on Twitter for updates. Art will be available online Saturday at 1pm.

Check out a preview of some of the art below.