HIGHLIGHTS: September 2023 MUSIC Festival

Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today.

Audience Award Winners:

Best Short Film: MOM TOLD YOU SO
Best Music Video: WAYNETTE – DISTANCED AND HOLLOW
Best Sound & Music: PARTY LIKE 2009 BY MELOTIKA
Best Cinematography: THE MAN I LOVE
Best Direction: KALSA BLO MI – RHYTHM OF BALUAN
Best Style Film: ALIVE
Best Animation: DOTGABI – FIRE

Watch the Audience Feedback Video for each film:

WAYNETTE – DISTANCED AND HOLLOW, 3min., Germany
Directed by Zee Marla Osh
The official music video for Waynette – Distanced and Hollow.

WATCH HERE – The audience feedback video of the film!


MOM TOLD YOU SO, 8min., France
Directed by Cécile Cournelle
A girl tries to go home after a party at night … as a videogame character.

WATCH HERE – The audience feedback video of the film!


THE MAN I LOVE, 5min., Brazil
Directed by Olga
The music video “The Man I Love” by Caetano Veloso is a tribute to the German choreographer Pina Bausch. The song was recorded in 2004 and is part of the album “A Foreign Sound.” The video, directed by Olga – Felipe Lion and Lucas René, presents a visually experimental narrative with water reflections to symbolize the story of an imaginary man. The project involved the collaboration of actor and choreographer Antonio Miano and the production company Vetor Zero.

https://vetorzero.com.br/#/works/the-man-i-love?lang=pt-br
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu4YT_dLvgC/

WATCH HERE – The audience feedback video of the film!


PARTY LIKE 2009 BY MELOTIKA, 3min., Canada
Directed by Johny Mikhael, Melany Yelle-Nikischer
The official music video for Canadian Electropop artist Melotika’s latest single “Party Like 2009.” Filmed and directed by iRadios Productions, Melotika reinvents Retro with her throwback music video paying homage to the year 2009, reminiscing the golden age of dance pop through thrifty indie sleaze fashion at a house party with a retro and Victorian aesthetic. “Party Like 2009” is more than just a trip down memory lane; it’s an anthem of empowerment and liberation.

https://melotika.com/
https://www.facebook.com/melotikamusic/
https://twitter.com/melotikamusic
https://www.instagram.com/melotika/

WATCH HERE – The audience feedback video of the film!


ALIVE, 3min., USA
Directed by Pavithraa Sudhakar
“Alive” is a music video that captures the essence of New York City through a simple yet captivating storyline. Follow the journey of a young adult as they embark on a surrealistic adventure through the city on a magical taxi.

WATCH HERE – The audience feedback video of the film!


DOTGABI – FIRE, 3min,. USA
Directed by Kaia Kim, Jenna Vopat
There’s a lame birthday party going on. DotGabi, a party lover, is sick of this boring event. With her magical powers, she turns it into the ultimate kick-ass party.

WATCH HERE – The audience feedback video of the film!


KALSA BLO MI – RHYTHM OF BALUAN, 34min., Papau New Guinea
Directed by Arjun Gyani
Rhythm of Baluan explores the unique island of Baluan in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea. The Garamut, a traditional drum, shaped like a boom box and the Paluai Suksuk, a traditional dance form from Manus, take centre stage as we find out the meaning of this vibrant cultural practices to the unique people from Baluan.

https://facebook.com/kalsablomi


By experimentalfilmfestival

Festival occurs 3 times a month! Showcased the best of experimental short films and music videos from around the world.

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