This playful documentary uses a local focus to show how VHS changed art forever. It explores the personal collections and practices of Melbourne's renowned media artists, uncovering a secret history of the video shop era. The film delves into the libraries and back catalogues of artists, discussing how they used video shops as a source of material, an accessible art school, and a social space. Against a backdrop of constantly shifting technology, the documentary explores the history of indie video shops and libraries in Melbourne, and the underground artists that used them.
Rainbow Video
The film explores the profound impact of VHS on the art world, highlighting a distinctive regional perspective to demonstrate its lasting influence.
