# Large Ladder Timepieces The Clock for a Filmmaker by Daniel Weil Offers Nostalgic Moments By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clock-for-a-filmmaker References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670837/a-surreal-clock-pays-tribute-to-filmmakings-foundations) & [pentagram](http://www.pentagram.com/en/new/daniel-weil/) The Clock for a Filmmaker is the last timepiece designed for the Matter of Time series. Joining [Clock for an Architect](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clock-for-an-architect), [Clock for an Acrobat](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clock-for-an-acrobat) and Clock for a Card Player, this time-telling creation takes cues from the movie business. In particular, it is inspired by the frame-by-frame construction of 35-millimeter film. Designed by [Pentagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimoog-model-d-synth) partner Daniel Weil, the Clock for a Filmmaker resembles a short six-foot ladder, quite like the ones found in old libraries. It is topped with a film reel-like clock face that is attached to two forks, which represent the sprockets inside a camera to feed the movement with positively and negatively charged metal beads. According to [Fast Co Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-outdoor-furniture), "the pitch of their tines match the pitch of the perforations of the 35-millimeter film." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Timepieces:** Designing watches that take inspiration from a specific era or a profession for nostalgia lovers. - **Cinematic Clocks:** Creating clocks inspired by the art of filmmaking, including film reels and frames for movie lovers. - **Functional Artwork:** Blurring the line between art and function by designing timepieces with a unique and artistic aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watchmaking Industry:** Innovating with unique designs that combine function and art, inspiring alternative timepiece designs for the watchmaking industry. - **Film Industry:** Creating clocks that take cues from the movie business enables innovative opportunities for the film industry to merge design and functionality. - **Collectibles Industry:** Designing watches inspired by specific professions or eras could bring new and interesting collectible opportunities for the collectibles sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Clapperboard-Inspired Desk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-alarm-clock.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Welded Stainless Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-003-clock.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Vertical Enamel Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-regatta-mtiers-dart.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-clock.md)