HIGHLIGHTS: "DELA" At ISFMF 2024
The two-day event was packed with activities like the music concert tribute to Ennio Morricone, an art exhibition, film screening in mostly shorts category, followed by a brief Q&A with the director, sound engineer or music composer; a panel discussion, a children’s concert and many more.
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HIGHLIGHTS
ISFMF 2024
SAMOBOR, Croatia
Samobor!
it’s worth the search
DELA was nominated for the Crystal Pine Award in Best Picture (Feature-length Category). Photo by Africa-Related
DELA was nominated for the Crystal Pine Award in Best Picture (Feature-length Category). Photo by Africa-Related
DELA: The Making of El Anatsui made its way to Samobor, Croatia as part of the 12th-edition lineup of the International Sound & Film Music Festival. The unique festival celebrates Sound and Music in Film. It was no wonder the small town, 29 km outside capital Zagreb, was filled with the most least recognizable faces. They were faces of those who work tirelessly and efficiently behind the scene, in order to ensure that the sound translates the visuals in fllm production.
The two-day event, which was organized by Dreammaker Productions packed on activities like the music concert tribute to Italian composer and orchestrator Ennio Morricone, an art exhibition, film screening in mostly shorts category, followed by a brief Q&A with the director, sound engineer or music composer; a panel discussion, a children’s concert and many more.
Born from the small family circle of today’s Artistic Director Ozren K. Glaser, Tena Glaser and Željko Glaser, the mission of the International Sound & Film Music Festival (ISFMF) is to promote awareness of the importance of music and sound as irreplaceable elements of film. The festival also provides visibility to audiovisual professions who work in the field of composing music, sound design and sound mixing.
Best PICTURE (Feature-Lenght Category) - Crystal Pine Award
"DELA: The Making of El Anatsui," is an intriguing biographical documentary that records the extraordinary life and artistic journey of arguably Africa’s most globally acclaimed sculptor El Anatsui (pronounced anachwi). "DELA" goes deeply into the life of this legendary artist, tracing his growth from his artistic endeavors to his rise to popularity in the art world.
Interview with Krunoslav Solenički at Radio Samobor
In a later interview with Radio Samobor, Adaba praised the musicians and sound crew that particiated in the film which was scored by Funsho Ogundipe of Jazz collective Ayetoro; and also featured Words By Moe, Yinka Davies, Anayako Cultural Troupe, Tyrone Burirkett, Israel Maweta, Cam Tamura, Baba Ani and Win Big Selasi.
Some of the films that stood out at this year’s festival include CRYSTAL LIGHT by Bart Wierzbicki from Belgium which was nominated best music video. I’M PERFECTLY FINE by Hans Nieuwenhuijsen of The Netherlands won BEST ORIGINAL SCORE SHORT.
One of the other highlights of the event was when SOUNDS LIKE FAME director Robert D. Morais from Canada won for best short. Mr Morais was so emotional, barely uttering a simple “Thank You”, as he exited the stage. He of all people understood and his film celebrated the ‘thankless’ job of the “sound dude”.
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Oyiza Adaba Visits The Museum of Broken Relationships
"Brokenships", as it’s popularly called, is a reflection of Croatia's tenacity to overcome its dark history of war and conflict. The beauty of this peaceful country lies in its ability to confront its past, in order to move forward. It is no wonder that the country houses 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 15 intangible cultural heritage items. Art in itself, is healing.
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The Museum of BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS
Zagreb, Croatia
“The Museum of Broken Relationships encourages discussion and reflection not only on the fragility of human relationships but also on the political, social, and cultural circumstances surrounding the stories being told. The museum respects the audience’s capacity for understanding wider historical, social issues inherent to different cultures and identities and provides a catharsis for donors on a more personal level.”
With a few hours to my flight, of all Croatia's 222 museums, I chose to visit The Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb's city center. I was curious, and thought it interesting to encounter first hand, how people confronted their past relationships. The museum was founded by two individuals, an artist/film producer, and a sculptor, who survived a breakup. Three years after joking about how to store their personal items, their maturity and innovation led to the museum's first public showing in 2006.
Since then, it has enjoyed an extensive travel history as a global traveling exhibition to nearly 60 locations from South Africa to North Macedonia. The museum's popularity with fans and tourists is its unique relatable subject matter, and main concept of personal objects from failed relationships. It is something, to which most living beings can relate.
"Brokenships", as it’s popularly called, is a reflection of Croatia's tenacity to overcome its dark history of war and conflict. The beauty of this peaceful country lies in its ability to confront its past, in order to move forward. It is no wonder that the country houses 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 15 intangible cultural heritage items. Art in itself, is healing.
Croatia is a country of 3.9 million people that sits in the Balkans surrounded by Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, and Italy. Beyond its war history, Croatia's historical significance includes Neanderthal fossils and many significant cultural sites.
According to the Croatia Tourism Board, Tourism accounts for up to 20% of the country’s GDP, providing a rich cultural scene, with professional and amateur theaters, orchestras, and cinemas. Croatia operates as a republic with a parliamentary system, and is a member of the EU, Schengen area, the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
The 2011 KENNETH HUDSON AWARD, presented by The EUROPEAN MUSEUM FORUM (EMF) goes to… "a museum, person, project or group of people who have demonstrated the most unusual, daring and, perhaps, controversial achievement that challenges common perceptions of the role of museums in society", rating the "importance of public quality and innovation as fundamental elements of a successful museum". (Photo by Africa-Related. Source: Wikipedia).
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