Project Detail

Earth Is All Melody

Synopsis

EARTH IS ALL MELODY weaves binaural field recordings, audio interviews and non-human polyphonies into a speculative soundscape of an ecological utopia. Drawing on discussions with environmental activists, disability rights campaigners, poets, urban planners and K-Pop musicians, this imagined future eco-city celebrates sustainability, accessibility and community through sound and multi-species connection.

Details

Year: 2023
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 18 min 59 sec
Format: Digital
Director: George Hiraoka Cloke
Editor: George Hiraoka Cloke
Sound: George Hiraoka Cloke
Composer: George Hiraoka Cloke
Principal cast: LIHOO
Contributions (Research & Interviewees): Alanya Deleuth, Anny Sihalath, Cherry Sung, Chi L. Nguyen, Kyla Kim, Phillip M. Crosby, Shin Jiyu, Soorin Lee, Souksaveuy Keotiamchanh, Ting Chen, Trang Minh
Voiceover Artist: Jennifer Clyde
Korean Sign Language Interpretation: LIHOO
Visual Intertitles: Jade Johnson
Additional Music: Frey Kwa Hawking, Jade Leamcharaskul, Kanom, Kezvia, Kogane & Park Bird, Nemo Martin, Nhung Nguyen, Sarita Lewis, Su San Yong, XANA, Zhui Ning Chang

Genre

Climate / Environment Human Rights Experimental Drama Disabilities Asian

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

George Hiraoka Cloke

gcloke1@gmail.com

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