Project Detail

Little Doorways to Paths Not Yet Taken

Synopsis

An intimate view of the studio of American composer Laurie Spiegel (born 1945). Known for her electronic-music compositions and her algorithmic composition software, the film also reveals all manner of music and technology paraphernalia, from music scores to DIY inventions and quirky toy collections. The soundtrack features electronic music composed by Spiegel, with her voiceover musing on electronic music and the compositional process.

Details

Year
2016
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
07.30
Format
Digital
Director
Aura Satz
Producer
Aura Satz
Editor
Aura Satz
Director of Photography
Amy Obarski
Sound
Gernot Fuhrmann
Music
Laurie Spiegel
Principal cast
Laurie Spiegel

Production Status

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