Creative Recommendations #13 — Lilly Baldwin

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Welcome to Episode 13 of the Creative Recommendations Newsletter, an email series I have worked on since 2017, sharing product and entertainment recommendations from the world’s best creators.

With over 180+ issues sent out, I am now republishing these on Medium to help preserve the content.

The 13th issue comes from filmmaker Lily Baldwin and was originally sent out in our newsletter in 2017.

Lily Baldwin is a filmmaker and dancer working in NYC and LA. Recent film work includes SLEEPOVER LA (SXSW premiere, Berlinale EFM, Vimeo Staff Pick and Short of the Week), A JUICE BOX AFTERNOON (Lincoln Centre premiere, Dance on Camera Tour, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth) and SEA MEADOW (SXSW premiere, V&A Museum London, Art Basel Miami, Academy-Qualifying theatrical run).

Photo of Lilly Directing Misty Copeland.

1. What is your favourite book and why?

I am a huge fan of the authors Chris Kraus and Anne Carson; they are two women who have really bold voices, and I am friends with both. I studied with Anne Carson at UM, and she was pivotal in terms of how she approached a story.

2. What is your favourite film?

Under The Skin.

(Click the link to watch the trailer.)

3. Who is your favourite musician?

I think I am going to just tell you my favourite album that I am currently listening to. Well, there are two; Myles Davis — Kind of Blue and then it would be Aphex Twin — Selected Ambiance Sound Works Volume 1 and 2.

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If you want to read more about Lilly Baldwin then be sure to pick up a copy of 99 Percent Lifestyle Volume 2.

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