In the documentary, "What Difference Does It Make," director Ralf Schmerberg gives the audience an intricate look at the way music is made when new artists are able to meet the artists that inspire them in a different city every year. In 2013, the summit was held at the Red Bull Music Academy, and entertained notable guests such as ambient music pioneer Brian Eno, Erykah Badu, hip-hop producer Just Blaze, and Q-tip of A Tribe Called Quest fame, among many others. Beyond being another documentary about music, this piece. which marks the Red Bull Music Academy's 15th anniversary, looks to subvert its viewers into a more abstract way of looking at how music is made, putting emphasis on the mental and emotional state that musicians are subject to when creating. In an ever-evolving musical landscape, where "Amazing Grace" can be turned into an electro dance track, "What Difference Does It Make" argues that,...
- 2/19/2014
- by Emerson Gordon
- Indiewire
Erykah Badu, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Q-Tip, Others Discuss Lives As Musicians In New (Free) Feature Doc
Here's a trailer for a new feature documentary from the Red Bull Music Academy in New York, titled What Difference Does It Make, which explores the challenges artists face living lives as musicians. Featuring James Murphy, Erykah Badu, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Q-Tip, Philip Glass, Debbie Harry, Brian Eno, Giorgio Moroder, Nile Rodgers, Richie Hawtin, and dozens of others, the documentary, directed by award-winner Ralf Schmerberg, seeks to go beyond music, and ask questions about life itself, as artists discuss what it's like to devote one's life to making music. It marks the 15th anniversary of the Red Bull Music Academy. The full-length film drops February 18,...
- 2/13/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
To mark the release of Red Bull’s first feature film, HeyUGuys was privileged to have an opportunity to speak with the director of What Difference Does it Make? Ralf Schmerberg.
The Cannes Golden Lion winning director takes us behind the scenes of The Red Bull Music Academy, offering a philosophy of music that is a compelling journey of discovery through complimentary points of view that paint a picture of what it is to live through music.
In an interview full of honest reflections, Ralph spoke about his deep rooted passion for music whilst sharing his thoughts on creativity, the identity of the artist and the process of creating art with an insightful lyricism.
What was the genesis of What Difference Does it Make?
The people who run the Academy had known me for a while, and so they asked me how I would feel about making a movie about music for their 15th anniversary?...
The Cannes Golden Lion winning director takes us behind the scenes of The Red Bull Music Academy, offering a philosophy of music that is a compelling journey of discovery through complimentary points of view that paint a picture of what it is to live through music.
In an interview full of honest reflections, Ralph spoke about his deep rooted passion for music whilst sharing his thoughts on creativity, the identity of the artist and the process of creating art with an insightful lyricism.
What was the genesis of What Difference Does it Make?
The people who run the Academy had known me for a while, and so they asked me how I would feel about making a movie about music for their 15th anniversary?...
- 2/13/2014
- by Paul Risker
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Chicago – Back in 2006, an unprecedented film project took place in Berlin, Germany, in the infamous Bebelplatz, a plaza that once hosted Nazi book burnings. The idea was to get 112 diverse individuals together to answer 100 questions. Their answers were processed by Ralf Schmerberg, the director of the resultant film, “Problema.”
The film has finally seen the light of day this year, distilled from thousands of hours of Q&A footage. The co-moderator of the event was actor Willem Dafoe, who shared the duties of asking the questions with Hafsat Abiola, as a camera at each of the 112 stations recorded the answers. The German plaza in Berlin, once the center of heinous fascist activities, became a specially constructed roundtable of philosophical thought and pragmatic advice.
Ralf Schmerberg (center) takes a well-deserved bow with moderators Hafsat Abiola (left)
and Willem Dafoe in The Bebelplatz, Berlin, in ‘Problema’
Photo credit: © Mindpirates, Problema-thefilm.org...
The film has finally seen the light of day this year, distilled from thousands of hours of Q&A footage. The co-moderator of the event was actor Willem Dafoe, who shared the duties of asking the questions with Hafsat Abiola, as a camera at each of the 112 stations recorded the answers. The German plaza in Berlin, once the center of heinous fascist activities, became a specially constructed roundtable of philosophical thought and pragmatic advice.
Ralf Schmerberg (center) takes a well-deserved bow with moderators Hafsat Abiola (left)
and Willem Dafoe in The Bebelplatz, Berlin, in ‘Problema’
Photo credit: © Mindpirates, Problema-thefilm.org...
- 12/12/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
• Bill Stamets and Roger Ebert
The 46th Chicago International Film Festival will play this year at one central location, on the many screens of the AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois. A festivalgoers and filmmakers' lounge will be open during festival hours at the Lucky Strike on the second level. Tickets can be ordered online at Ciff's website, which also organizes the films by title, director and country. Tickets also at AMC; sold out films have Rush Lines. More capsules will be added here.
"127 Hours" (USA)A tour de force by James Franco and Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire"). Many are familiar with the true story, and just as many probably thought it could never be filmed. Boyle succeeds. A climber named Aron Ralston went climbing by himself in remote canyons, and was trapped deep in a crevice when a falling rock pinned his arm. He had limited food and water, no...
The 46th Chicago International Film Festival will play this year at one central location, on the many screens of the AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois. A festivalgoers and filmmakers' lounge will be open during festival hours at the Lucky Strike on the second level. Tickets can be ordered online at Ciff's website, which also organizes the films by title, director and country. Tickets also at AMC; sold out films have Rush Lines. More capsules will be added here.
"127 Hours" (USA)A tour de force by James Franco and Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire"). Many are familiar with the true story, and just as many probably thought it could never be filmed. Boyle succeeds. A climber named Aron Ralston went climbing by himself in remote canyons, and was trapped deep in a crevice when a falling rock pinned his arm. He had limited food and water, no...
- 10/16/2010
- by Roger Ebert
- blogs.suntimes.com/ebert
Chicago – The 2010 Chicago International Film Festival kicked off it’s 46th year with a preview party last night at the Lucky Strike Lounge, next to the location where all the films will be shown, AMC River East 21 on Illinois Street. Founder and Artistic Director Michael Kutza introduced staff members who highlighted the various cinema categories offered by the festival, and then presented a roster of notable films to be shown.
Also premiering was the highly anticipated annual trailer of the Chicago International Film Festival, again narrated by the legendary vocal artist Ken Nordine. As the cinema landscape has changed, so has the trailers throughout the years and this one has a visual acuity and excitement that speaks to the modern filmgoer.
Founder/Artistic Director Michael Kutza at the Preview of the Chicago International Film Festival, September 21st, 2010
Photo credit: Patrick McDonald for HollywoodChicago.com
Highlights of special events include Opening Night,...
Also premiering was the highly anticipated annual trailer of the Chicago International Film Festival, again narrated by the legendary vocal artist Ken Nordine. As the cinema landscape has changed, so has the trailers throughout the years and this one has a visual acuity and excitement that speaks to the modern filmgoer.
Founder/Artistic Director Michael Kutza at the Preview of the Chicago International Film Festival, September 21st, 2010
Photo credit: Patrick McDonald for HollywoodChicago.com
Highlights of special events include Opening Night,...
- 9/22/2010
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The 46th Chicago International Film Festival is coming, and The Scorecard Review will be there will exclusive interviews, movie reviews and red carpet events beginning October 7, 2010.
Here is the news release on the documentaries at this year’s festival.
Chicago, September 7, 2010 – As documentary films gain ever-increasing recognition in theaters around the world, the 46th Chicago International Film Festival announces the 2010 lineup of its Docufest documentary program and new series for true movie buffs, “Film on Film.” Sponsored by DePaul University, Docufest and the Film on Film program feature four world premieres, one international premiere, two North American premieres and two USA premieres.
Special guests attending this year range from award-winning filmmakers Alex Gibney and Lucy Walker to debuting directors making bold first impressions and even troupes of circus performers, slam poets, and a “minuteman” border guard. Twelve countries are represented across these 17 films. The Docufest competition jury includes the winner...
Here is the news release on the documentaries at this year’s festival.
Chicago, September 7, 2010 – As documentary films gain ever-increasing recognition in theaters around the world, the 46th Chicago International Film Festival announces the 2010 lineup of its Docufest documentary program and new series for true movie buffs, “Film on Film.” Sponsored by DePaul University, Docufest and the Film on Film program feature four world premieres, one international premiere, two North American premieres and two USA premieres.
Special guests attending this year range from award-winning filmmakers Alex Gibney and Lucy Walker to debuting directors making bold first impressions and even troupes of circus performers, slam poets, and a “minuteman” border guard. Twelve countries are represented across these 17 films. The Docufest competition jury includes the winner...
- 9/10/2010
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
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