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Comment: The sources give only passing coverage to Lynn, being largely about other topics or simple blurbs a sentence or so long. Devonian Wombat (talk) 22:04, 24 May 2026 (UTC)
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Dustin Lynn is an American filmmaker, director, cinematographer, photographer, and composer whose work spans documentary film, contemporary art, fashion film, music video, and experimental music. He has been profiled by Cool Hunting for his documentary and environmental film work.[1]
Career
[edit]Documentary and art practice
[edit]In 2007, Cool Hunting published a feature and interview with Lynn, describing his work in documentary filmmaking, cinematography, art direction, and environmental projects.[1] The article discussed early short films including Tranquil Music and The Half Way Tree, as well as his work with Jack Johnson, Dan Malloy, Minnie Driver, and Adventure Ecology.[1]
Lynn participated in Adventure Ecology’s “Toxico” expedition in Ecuador documenting environmental conditions in the region.[2] His film from the expedition was later presented in the exhibition ECHO wanted at Galerie Karsten Greve in Paris.[3]
Lynn has also worked on environmental documentary projects with David de Rothschild. In an interview with Condé Nast Traveler, de Rothschild referred to making a film in Japan about overfishing with Lynn.[4]
Lynn directed Collected Harmony, a short film about filmmaker Harmony Korine, filmed during the Venice Film Festival and presented by Gagosian.[5]
In 2021, Lynn directed Every Thought Flies (Time is the Teacher), a documentary film presented as part of the COSMOS program at the Le Guess Who? festival.[6]
Fashion film and music video work
[edit]Lynn directed Obscure Desires for Alexander McQueen as part of the Selfridges Film Project in London.[7][8]
Lynn has directed fashion films for brands including Corto Moltedo. WWD reported that a specially commissioned short film by Lynn was shown at the opening of Corto Moltedo’s Milan store.[9]
In 2014, Lynn directed a performance film for Adidas in collaboration with Marina Abramović, reinterpreting Abramović’s work Work Relation. The project was released through SHOWstudio and covered by publications including Adweek and Wonderland.[10][11][12]
Lynn has directed music videos including “If You Can’t Love This All Goes Away” by Flo Morrissey, which premiered in i-D,[13] and “Carried Away” by E Ruscha V, which premiered in the Los Angeles Times.[14]
Music
[edit]As a musician, Lynn is a member of the experimental music project Dukes of Chutney, alongside John Paul Jones and Petra. CLOT Magazine described the group’s work as drawing on field recordings, ambient composition, and experimental pop.[15]
The group’s debut album Hazel was covered by Bandcamp Daily and reviewed by publications including MOJO and HHV Mag.[16][17][18]
Music by Dukes of Chutney was featured in the soundtrack for Chanel’s Cruise 2014/15 fashion show in Dubai.[19]
Selected works
[edit]Film and video
[edit]- Tranquil Music
- The Half Way Tree
- Collected Harmony
- Obscure Desires
- Adidas x Marina Abramović performance film
- “If You Can’t Love This All Goes Away” — Flo Morrissey
- “Carried Away” — E Ruscha V
- Every Thought Flies (Time is the Teacher)
Music
[edit]- Domino — Dukes of Chutney
- Hazel — Dukes of Chutney
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Dustin Lynn". Cool Hunting. Cool Hunting. 2007-05-31. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "Forest Dump: Oil Exploration in Ecuador". TANK Magazine. TANK Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "ECHO wanted". Artmap. Artmap. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "A Conversation with David de Rothschild". Condé Nast Traveler. Condé Nast Traveler. 2008-12-10. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "Collected Harmony by Dustin Lynn". Gagosian. Gagosian. 2012. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "Every Thought Flies (Time is the Teacher)". Le Guess Who?. Le Guess Who?. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "Selfridges Film Project, London, Film 1: Alexander McQueen". Aesthetica Magazine. Aesthetica Magazine. 2012-03-19. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "Obscure Desires". Autre Magazine. Autre Magazine. 2012-03-16. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "Corto Moltedo Opens Milan Store". WWD. WWD. 2011-02-26. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "Watch Marina Abramovic Teams With Adidas on New Film". Adweek. Adweek. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "Marina Abramović x Adidas". Wonderland. Wonderland Magazine. 2014-07-08. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "Adidas x Marina Abramović Performance Film". SHOWstudio. SHOWstudio. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "video premiere: flo morrissey, if you can't love this all goes away". i-D. i-D Magazine. 2015-12-11. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "California Sounds: E Ruscha V video premiere". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "CLOTMix: CLOT Magazine presents Dukes of Chutney". CLOT Magazine. CLOT Magazine. 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "Dukes of Chutney: Hazel". Bandcamp Daily. Bandcamp. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "MOJO Highest Rated Albums of 2020". Album of the Year. Album of the Year. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "Dukes Of Chutney - Hazel". HHV Mag. HHV Mag. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "CHANEL Cruise 2014/15 Show". YouTube. Chanel. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
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