Dot Squared

About This Movie

Dot Squared is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of computer animation, showcasing Bill Brand's experimentation with technology in 1977. The film feels like a time capsule, teetering between art and the nascent tech world, as Brand dives into creating visuals that are both mesmerizing and primitive by today’s standards. You can almost feel the tension of those early programmers, balancing creativity with the rigid constraints of the machines they were wrangling. It’s a unique look at how film and digital technology began to intersect, with an atmosphere that really highlights that experimental spirit of the late '70s.

Dot Squared is quite rare on physical formats, primarily circulating through niche collectors and digital archives. Its limited releases have made it a bit of a treasure for those vested in the evolution of animation. Interest is growing as newer generations look back at the roots of computer graphics, making it a curious piece in any serious film library.