Michael Ivan is a filmmaker and photographer. He specializes in capturing images with a documentary style developed over 20 years running Loud Communications. It all started at age ten with capturing his mother’s expression as she entered their home for her surprise 50th birthday party. His inquisitive approach leans into a passion for learning from others and seeing them in the places they thrive and feel at home.
Brood X
I made this song and cut paper animation during the "brood X" invasion during the summer of 2021.
Medium: animation
Year: 2021
Details: 1:37
Indigo
This animation was a commission for the Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Festival - I was asked to animate a music video for the now defunct Baltimore duo WUME.
Medium: Animation
Year: 2020
Details: 4:11
The Benefits of Radiation
Hand drawn animation about a Baltimore bar.
Medium: animation
Year: 2020
Details: 2:55
Higher Ed
Made with materials sourced entirely from an academic library (video, sound, images), Higher Ed is a commentary that the primary marketing and funding concerns for academic institutions have not changed since the 1960's. While the cost of education has made it unattainable for many (especially without financial hardship), the product being sold has remain basically the same.
Medium: video, animation
Year: 2020
Details: 1:47
The Lunatics
While searching for “animals of alien origin” in deep space, a crew of astronauts discover it's all fun and games until someone breaks the gravity generator. Made with cut paper.
Medium: animation
Year: 2022
Details: 3:00
The Multicultural Bookmarks Project
This multimedia presentation features an after-school program where students create bookmarks that promote literacy and reflect Montgomery County's rich cultural diversity.
Medium: Video
Year: 2017
Details: Approximately 10 minutes
"Labyrinth Journeys" Trailer
"Labyrinth Journeys" is a half-hour documentary which presents the personal stories of adults, teenagers, and children who use seven Washington, D.C. area labyrinths as tools for healing, meditation, rehabilitation, and stress reduction.
Medium: Video
Year: 2016
Details: 27 minutes
Hi! I am Lauren, cellist for the band, Ben DeHan music. In addition to creating writing, creating, and performing music, I am a part-time occupational therapist dedicated to increasing accessibility to the music community to individuals with disabilities.
Kinesthetic and Sensory Awakening
This series of movements is designed to bring you into your kinesthetic and sensory levels of awareness and connect you in to your body. All movements can be done seated or standing, and optional props are a blindfold and essential oils to enhance the sensory experience.
These practices are intended for educational purposes only, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness. By participating in this practice you consent to manage your own health throughout the practice, discontinue the practice immediately in case of any pain or discomfort, and seek immediate medical care as necessary for your situation. No host, participant, or promotor of this video can be held liable in case of injury to yourself or another person due to the instruction in this video.
Video includes sounds of:
Ambient Music by Alex-Productions
Hand Tank Drum 6 by Fanto8BC
These practices are intended for educational purposes only, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness. By participating in this practice you consent to manage your own health throughout the practice, discontinue the practice immediately in case of any pain or discomfort, and seek immediate medical care as necessary for your situation. No host, participant, or promotor of this video can be held liable in case of injury to yourself or another person due to the instruction in this video.
Video includes sounds of:
Ambient Music by Alex-Productions
Hand Tank Drum 6 by Fanto8BC
Medium: Video