What would you do with a blank canvas? Artist James Jean plays a dual role in Canvas by Mora Stephens. (The short reminds us of Dirty Hands: The Art & Crimes of David Choe.)

Here’s a statement by Mora Stephens about the short:

I’m a huge fan of James Jean’s work so it was a thrill to be able to collaborate with him on this. Watching James through his process, starting from a blank canvas — and to see him paint in the styles of the two different characters — it was hard not to geek out just a little.

You have a chance to create your own work on a blank canvas through the Interpretations Film Initiative. Deadline for submissions have been extended to September 15, 2010. There is no submission fee.

For inspiration, view these commissioned examples : Far East Futura, Orient Express by Wong Fu Productions, Represent by Iris Yamashita, Blowout Sale with Danny Pudi, Good Shot with Leonardo Nam, Cambodian American, I Felt My Life in Both Hands by Kenneth Bi, and Rumble by Ken Leung. Get inspired and join the competition.

Canvas with James Jean