After years of leaving her hometown to pursue her passion for music, Nicole, a mid-twenties now successful pianists goes back in an attempt to reconnect with the town she left behind… And the people in it. In that, she’ll meet again with her grandfather Frank, a once strong, powerful man[…]
A group of artists on a small Greek island build an experimental music festival aiming to bridge the gap between the Greeks and the islands refugee community. Stories from Leros. Director’s Statement We were struck by the overwhelming feeling of solidarity we found there, and from the positivity of the[…]
Down Again is an exploration of the connection between mental illness and creativity told through the lens of photographer and Chimaira frontman Mark Hunter. The film explores the catharsis of making music and art and how the result affects the fans. Director Statement Down Again is a very personal project[…]
A woman retreats to a cabin to compose a piece of music only to be haunted by writers block. Films are often about tempo and beat, and able to find a rhythm to carry the audience. In 4/4, Kyle Sawyer set out to create that in the most literal of[…]
A grandfather sneaks out for one last night of freedom under the stars. A pit stop to give his grandson his prized Electromatic guitar turns into a pivotal moment for both of them as they reflect on the role music has played in each of their lives. Director’s Statement Electromatic[…]
Exploring a life without music. Within 6 months of the outbreak humanity had been hunted to the brink of extinction and the world plunged into silence. 15 years later, Alex fights for her survival alone in the British wasteland. After discovering an abandoned shelter Alex meets Jordan, a feral orphan[…]
A musical drama revolving around the life of a talented pianist diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s and the punk band who try help him live again through friendship and music.
Pin Park are a polish experimental electronic band formed by Maciek Polak and Maciek Baczyk. The name is derived from a part on the instruments they use to compose, two “EMS Synthis”. Built in 1971, these were one of the first commercially available synthesisers used and praised by musicians ever[…]
In a world where music is banned young Esme Winters, aided by best friend Jacob, must search for her missing brother. On the way she is mentored by mysterious music teacher Havisham before facing the evil force that lurks in the woods.
‘sarah & i’ is a ‘telephonic equivalent of a duet’. If one were to find tapes of a conversation that may or may not have happened, take it home and set it to music, this is what it must sound like. A 3-minute photograph of 2 people who’re soulmates on[…]