Fall Series: Ode to Pile

What do you get when you combine 25 rambunctious kids, a giant pile of leaves, and a slow-motion camera? The answer: Ode to Pile.

We made this film as part of Notch Video's Fall Series. On October 19th, we collected a huge amount of leaves into a giant pile. We then let 25 screaming children loose. Leafy mayhem ensued.

A pure expression of what slow-motion cinematography does best — turning an everyday autumn moment into something cinematic, joyful, and unexpectedly moving.

Director & Editor: Ben Goloff
Producer & Cinematographer: Josh Usheroff