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Fereydouns Sons, 7min, Iran Directed by Hossein Moradizadeh Fereydoun divides his lands into three parts and gives each one to one of his sons. Salm is the land of Arabs and Romans, Tur is the land of Turks and China, and Iraj is the land of Iran.
The execution of memory, 10min,. UK Directed by Gabi Bania The film is a screen adaptation of Jerzy Ficowski’s poem under the same title from the poetry volume “A Reading of Ashes”, that is devoted to the subject of the Holocaust and World War II. The poetry volume was published on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
The Master and Margarita, 2min., Poland Directed by Gabi Bania Satan and his demonic retinue come to 1930s Moscow. His visit makes a significant impact on the citizens of the city, including the entitled Master – the author of the novel about Pontius Pilate and his beloved Margarita Nikolajewna, who, in order to regain her lost love, agrees to act as the host of the Satan’s ball, called the Spring Full Moon Ball.
Johns, 9min,. USA Directed by Geoff Grogan Reflections on art, and the impact of one artist(Jasper Johns) on another’s life.
Qaqsoss naka Wahantuhsis (Fox & the Tiny Demon), 80min,. Canada Directed by Tara Audibert Qaqsoss naka Wahantuhsis is an animated allegory about Qaqsoss, a fox who is haunted by Wahantuhsis, a tiny demon. Set in an enchanted forest, the film explores themes of mental illness, trauma, and generational pain through Qaqsoss’ struggles with both her inner demons and the mischievous demon that follows her. As Qaqsoss faces her fears, she discovers resilience and growth. Ultimately, the story intertwines Indigenous culture and personal experience, showcasing the importance of self-healing and the understanding of others. The film, told in Wolastoqey, is a poignant exploration of survival and connection.
Qaqsoss naka Wahantuhsis (Fox & the Tiny Demon), 80min,. Canada Directed by Tara Audibert Qaqsoss naka Wahantuhsis is an animated allegory about Qaqsoss, a fox who is haunted by Wahantuhsis, a tiny demon. Set in an enchanted forest, the film explores themes of mental illness, trauma, and generational pain through Qaqsoss’ struggles with both her inner demons and the mischievous demon that follows her. As Qaqsoss faces her fears, she discovers resilience and growth. Ultimately, the story intertwines Indigenous culture and personal experience, showcasing the importance of self-healing and the understanding of others. The film, told in Wolastoqey, is a poignant exploration of survival and connection.
Seconds in Eternity, 42min., Estonia/Germany Directed by Christian Schu An elegant woman in her later years feels the relentless march of time as she mourns her lost youth and missed chances. Alone in a dimly lit room, her life seems to fade with each cigarette she smokes. She observes a vibrant young woman, envying her youth and vitality. Through her introspections, we explore her deep desires and regrets. The narrative, rich with poetry and flashbacks, takes a dramatic turn with a potential murder, leading to a surprising twist. Despite its dark beginnings as a Film Noir, the film transforms into a celebration of life, ending on a hopeful, life-affirming note.
Hannah Ehman chats with the lead actress of the award winning film “Seconds in Eternity”.
Piero Mura has worked in the sound department on over 100 films in the last 25+ years. His list of credits include Ben Hur, Fast & Furious 6, Skyfall, Warrior, War of the Worlds, and Training Day to name a few. It was an honor talking to him about his career and sound in general.
Matthew Toffolo: How would you describe what a Sound Effect Editor does in one sentence?
Piero Mura: A Sound Effects Editor directs the attention of the audience to what he/she believes is important in terms of story and entertainment.
MT: You were the Sound Designer on the the remake of Ben-Hur. A film that did not do well box office-wise. You work on months on a film that I’m sure you’re proud of and then it quickly goes away after it opens. How does that feel?
PM: Ben Hur 2016 did not go away after it opened. As I write it is still being released in the foreign markets and it’s doing reasonably well. There is always a bit of disappointment when a movie you work on doesn’t find it’s audience but it’s the nature of what we do. We put our work out there and we move on. If I think a movie is a good movie the fact that made money or not is irrelevant. I leave the commercial aspect of our industry to others.
MT: Were there some films you worked on that you thought would not do well financially and were big hits? Or, films you assumed were going to be a big success, but ended up not doing well?
PM: As I said I leave it to others to make this kind of considerations. But I was happy when “500 Days of Summer” was well received by a large audience. Probably larger than i thought at the time.
Zooey Deschanel & Joseph Gordon-Levitt in “500 Days of Summer”
MT: How has sound mixing changed from a technology and creative point of view from the year you started to today?
PM: Everything in post-production changed in the last twenty years. I believe that they were positive changes. Today the line between mixing and editing is not as well defined as it used to be.
Quite a few sound editors now seat behind the faders and a number of mixers do not hesitate to do sound design or supervise.
Personally I like the opportunity to bring to the stage coherent tracks where backgrounds, sound effects and foley are already balanced and pre-panned. Establishing spacial relations helps me to understand the sequence better and go a little deeper with my work.
MT: Where do you see the future of Sound Designing in film?
PM: Probably it will be a good future. It’s a fun thing to do and a lot of people would want to be part of it . MT: You’ve been working in the industry for 30+ years on over 100+ productions. Is there is a film or two that you’re most proud of?
PM: If I have to pick one I would pick Training Day. I believe is one of the best movies of the last twenty years. The late George Simpson was the sound supervisor. I cut the sound effects together with a few other sound editors. There’s an important creative line that connects Training Day with Harsh Times,Street Kings and Sabotage.
Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke in “Training Day”:
MT: What makes a great sound designer? What skills does he/she need?
PM: Patience and endurance. Also humility helps. Never go for the esthetic qualities of a sound. If it is not helping the story it’s beauty is useless. As far as skills needed I believe that the best skill to have is to be open to learn from others. Actually this is the same advise I was given when i started.
MT: What film, besides the ones you’ve working on, have you watched the most times in your life?
PM: The Godfather. Characters and story are incredible in this movie.
MT: Where did you grow up? How did you get into working in the film industry?
PM: I was born and grew up in Rome. I started as an apprentice in the Sound Department of the Cinecitta’ Studios. After a couple of years I I got the chance to edit something. It felt good and I liked it. And I still do.
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Fereydouns Sons, 7min, Iran Directed by Hossein Moradizadeh Fereydoun divides his lands into three parts and gives each one to one of his sons. Salm is the land of Arabs and Romans, Tur is the land of Turks and China, and Iraj is the land of Iran.
Fereydouns Sons, 7min, Iran Directed by Hossein Moradizadeh Fereydoun divides his lands into three parts and gives each one to one of his sons. Salm is the land of Arabs and Romans, Tur is the land of Turks and China, and Iraj is the land of Iran.
The execution of memory, 10min,. UK Directed by Gabi Bania The film is a screen adaptation of Jerzy Ficowski’s poem under the same title from the poetry volume “A Reading of Ashes”, that is devoted to the subject of the Holocaust and World War II. The poetry volume was published on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
The Master and Margarita, 2min., Poland Directed by Gabi Bania Satan and his demonic retinue come to 1930s Moscow. His visit makes a significant impact on the citizens of the city, including the entitled Master – the author of the novel about Pontius Pilate and his beloved Margarita Nikolajewna, who, in order to regain her lost love, agrees to act as the host of the Satan’s ball, called the Spring Full Moon Ball.
Johns, 9min,. USA Directed by Geoff Grogan Reflections on art, and the impact of one artist(Jasper Johns) on another’s life.
