Fun fact; this press release is 365 words long, just like Minneapolis artist Nate Maydole's year long film. Maydole, filmed a word each day for 366 days in 2007-08 and he didn't stop there. With a new theme to tackle, he set out to continue his journey to say one word a day for the rest of his life. His 2008-09, 365-day film titled, Word of the Day, Chapter 2: Memory, focuses on what we remember and what we forget day to day. "It's amazing how much information is given to us everyday. Memory is such a vital part of our existence," states Maydole. Regarding what inspired him, Maydole explains, "After I completed year one I wanted to continue to develop the, 'Word of the Day', concept into a different, unique theme. Memory was the first thing that popped in my head and it just stuck... Saying one word a day grows on you, it's like brushing your teeth. Once you start you never want to go back to having bad breathe again." Maydole plans to choose a new topic and release films annually over the course of his life. This year's film includes many locations and national landmarks such as the Space Needle in Seattle and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Maydole also captured one word while zip lining in Vancouver. "I just had to do it," says Maydole after the guide strongly recommended he didn't. In 2008 Maydole stated, "I was inspired to use my passion for film to chronicle my life, so that annually I can look back and be reminded of the last year, and in 30 years I will be able to see the true metamorphosis. It is a simple concept that I hope others will be inspired by, too." See: http://www.natesword.com
