Duck Duck

About the production

Themes

Themes & topics

Historical background

California Institute of the Arts's 2013 release of Duck Duck fit contemporary United States programs that mixed fiction, news, and novelty subjects for repeat weekly attendance.

Why this film matters

Programmers and historians revisit Duck Duck (2013) because its story—2013 short film by matthew yang—illustrates popular narrative habits and production norms of the period.

Making of

Production was handled through California Institute of the Arts. Silent-era crews relied on practical sets, natural or studio lighting, and post-production assembly without synchronized dialogue.

What critics said

English-language trade reviews of Duck Duck are limited for 2013. Where notices survive, they stress pacing and photographic clarity; later criticism values the title as archival evidence of studio style.

Did you know?

• Listed year: 2013.
• 2013 short film by Matthew Yang.
• Title as cataloged: Duck Duck.

Visual style

Photography follows early 2013 norms: fixed or lightly mobile cameras and lighting shaped for contrast.

Innovations

Technical interest lies in editing rhythm, in-camera effects, and set construction typical of the era.

Music

As a work from 2013, screening relied on live accompaniment selected by the exhibitor.

Memorable scenes

• 2013 short film by Matthew Yang.

What audiences thought

Theatergoers encountered Duck Duck as part of varied bills mixing news, comedy, and drama. Audience interest depended on star names, novelty, and clear visual storytelling.

Film restoration

Print survival for Duck Duck varies by archive holdings; consult national film institutes for extant copies.

Where to watch

• Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Matthew%20Yang%20-%20Duck%20Duck%20(2013)%20(without%20audio%20variant).webm
• Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/79612673