On Fred Camper and "What is Experimental Film?"

Fred Camper’s attempt at defining experimental films is a noble effort. What can and cannot be defined as an experimental film often exists along a finely blurred line. The very essence of experimental film is the amount of raw innovation that goes into their production. While some filmmakers and viewers alike may argue that experimental films can only be created independently, there are experimental films that are created by means that are very similar to studio productions. Whether a film is truly experimental or not depends on its content and the methods through which it was produced, not necessarily by whom it was made. Nonetheless, the best experimental films often gain their gleam and glamour from their humble modes or production.