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What did Stan Brakhage first receive notable recognition for?
in the early 1960s Stan Brakhage began to receive recognition in exhibitions and film publications
Who did Stan Brakhage receive recognition from?
Film Culture. The award statement, written by Jonas Mekas, cited Stan Brakhage for bringing to cinema an intelligence and subtlety that is usually the province of the older arts.“
Which films won awards?
The Dead, a film by Stan Brakhage, won an award
What else did Stan Brakhage receive attention for in the early 60s besides The Dead?
Stan Brakhage soon began working in the format, producing a 30-part cycle of 8mm films known as the Songs from 1964 to 1969.
What was notable about Stan Brakhage's 30-part cycle of 8mm films known as the Songs from 1964 to 1969?
The Songs include one of Stan Brakhage's most acclaimed films, 23rd Psalm Branch, a response to the Vietnam War and its presentation in the mass media.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this Stan Brakhage article besides 23rd Psalm Branch, a response to the Vietnam War and its presentation in the mass media?
Stan Brakhage continued to make regular visits to New York. During one of those visits, the 16mm film equipment he had been using was stolen.
What did Stan Brakhage use for film equipment after the 16mm film equipment he had been using was stolen?
Stan Brakhage couldn't afford to replace it, instead opting to buy cheaper 8mm film equipment.

Question: What other solutions to the theft did he employ?
Self-contained rewrite: What other solutions to the theft did Stan Brakhage employ by opting to buy cheaper 8mm film equipment?