An animated slideshow that we projected at sQuareone.

With pics from Sonar, Mutek and c-opop, behind the scenes at Barcelona clubs and press conferences, Koln countrysides, a World Cup win, a tripod factory, plane and train travel, lots of lugging and hustling; and — of course — plenty of nightclubs.

We could not have gotten such great stuff without your help.

Thanks to everyone who could make the benefit and those who could not, but still offered support. It’s always great to have an audience, and it again let us know we are on the right track — a crowd is the easiest way to tell what works and what doesn’t. We showed a ton of first edit footage and with every incremental feedback, whether a snicker, a full laugh or squirming, comes knowledge of what the film will become.

It was a long four days all around, hosting the amazing non-event show, playing at the 808 (RobotLoveSongs/unlockedgroove) and Lansdowne Street and the benefit, of course. Thanks to those who came. (Seriously — the money goes right from Paypal and into the movie fund). Thanks will be recognized on screen to those who paid $50 or more.

As heard above, the Akufen treatment of pop stars International Pony, like all Int’l Pony projects, goes off without a hitch. The first one we heard, though, came from Losoul. The shuffling, wicked knock and scathing reverb of “International Snootleg” can strike chords in crowds, and is much different and more abrasive from Akufen’s confection. It’s almost hard to believe they come from the same source material:

International Pony vs. Losoul feat. Malte - International Snootleg