CRESCENT HEIGHTS, 5min,. Greece
Directed by Yiannis Margetousakis
The concept is based on our inner battles to escape from our own thoughts and desires. The constant antithesis between light/hope and darkness is depicted through contemporary vibes to a classical feel. The title is inspired by the moon phases as a symbol to various and contrasting sentimental moods, a travel that we all make each and every day. The journey can be rough but the arrival point always is a quiet place - like our true home.

Interview with Composer & Producer Christina Mani:

1. What motivated you to make this film?

I explored the field of cinema but the language of music won me over. It is worth mentioning that the inspiration for the composition "Crescent Heights" was born in Los Angeles in a mood of solitude and introspection and developed in Athens where I currently reside and compose.

As a music composer I like to combine classical elements with contemporary rhythms, pushing boundaries and limitations.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?

My first single "Crescent Heights" is a dreamy composition for piano and strings, inspired by the phases of the moon, as a symbol of different emotional moods, a journey we all take every day. Specifically, I composed this record when I lived on Crescent Heights Blvd in Los Angeles in a very old building "art deco"from the 1920s where I felt very inspired.

This music video is the vehicle for a magical journey in everyone's imagination. The soundtrack to our wonderful feelings.

I began studying music at the age of four and has always had a passion for sharing music with other people. I have been working on this record for the past 10 years, however the music video only took a month from the time we decided to film it until we had the finished product.

The movie portrays the feeling of escapism but also that of contrasts. So, we had to "build" the music video based on those two concepts. There was no specific storyline, we were mostly interested in the overall aesthetic of the image.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?

The two words that mostly describe the music video are "escapism" and "antithesis".

4. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?

When I saw the audience feedback video I was happy because Its nice to see that finally your work gets amazing feedback from all over the planet.

5. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?

The experience has been great many thanks to all the festivals that have selected our film, we re very honored and happy for the success of Crescent Heights- as it was a group project that involved a lot of hard work and discipline by everyone involved.

6. What is your favorite meal?

My favorite meal is Spaghetti Bolognese and anything that contains pasta really :))

7. What is next for you? A new film?

My new record coming out and the release of my new music video "Sunset Prelude".