A project inspired by a curiosity to explore what a filmmaker and a musician can dream-up, create and execute when paired together, with a limited amount of time, direction and with mutual anonymity.
For our second installment of the A/VEC series, we recruited filmmaker, Zak Davis of Juliet Zulu, and Marmoset band, 1939 Ensemble. Once both parties were selected, Davis was given one month to create and produce a short film, which was then discreetly delivered (via Marmoset) to 1939 Ensemble, who then had 10 days to write, arrange and produce a complete live soundtrack.
Each step of the process challenging the participants to push creative boundaries and think beyond what is expected — empowering both parties to throw comfort and control to the wind. The result? A one-time, intimate performance all happening live in front of an audience of friends, family and the greater creative community at Marmoset’s studios.
Watch the final product of this collaborative, live performance below.