IMMSANE Zurich Congress
1st - 3rd October 2020
Meetings
Educational meetings and presentations will be held at the Zurich University of the Arts to share information and discuss collaborative projects between education institutions, composers, sound designers and artists and students.
Research
Keynotes and papers will be presented dealing with new and innovative topics related to pedagogy in media music and sound art programmes, research on industry practice and technique. The Music for Screen Collaboration Network (MSCN) will develop performances/screenings as part of the research event components.
Festival
Zurich Film Festival collaborates with IMMSANE by providing attendees and presenters of IMMSANE Zurich 2020 with accreditation to its events, screenings and the final concert of the Zurich Film Music Competition performed by the Tonhalle Orchestra.
Call for papers and presentations (now closed)
The Call for Papers has closed. We have received topics for discussion and presentation at IMMSANE Zurich of the following:
Interaction and collaboration between sound and music
International/global media music and sound arts pedagogy
Design and implementation of collaborative projects between media music and sound institutions
New and developing practice in producing music, sound and visual media
Collaborations in these related fields that include working across countries, continents, cultures and genres
Composition for film and the blurring of the roles between sound and music
Traditional and contemporary analysis of compositional methods in film music composition and sound design
Experimental research on incorporating sound and music within media and technology
Performance practice, improvisation and studio creativity related to media music and sound production
For information and questions, contact information@immsane.com
Partners of IMMSANE Zurich 2020
Soundtrack Cologne /Soundtrack Zurich
Soundtrack Cologne is one of the most important media music and sound design industry events in Europe and is the patron and host of EEAMS. The next Soundtrack Cologne 17 takes place 14th - 17th October 2020. Soundtrack Zurich is a new festival taking place 29th September - 1st October 2020 and is providing support for IMMSANE Zurich Case Studies on Friday 2nd October 2020.
Zurich Film Festival
Zurich Film Festival is a relatively young film festival which has developed to achieve a great impact in recent years. ZFF will be hosting the IMMSANE Zurich 2020 as part of their festival programme between 1st - 3rd October 2020.
MUSIC & CINEMA - Festival International du Film d’Aubagne
The MUSIC & CINEMA - Festival International du Film d'Aubagne is dedicated to the relation between music and image. Presenting both, short and feature film competitions, an original music score or a special work on sound creation is always the lead.
The MCFIFA is also an important support for young international film creation and film music composers. Presenting masterclasses of composition, seminars, round tables, ciné-concerts, the Festival has also developed many professional meetings initiatives such as the European Market for Film Music Composition. The 22nd edition of the MCFIFA will take place May 31st - June 5th, 2021.
Zurich University of the Arts
The Zurich University of the Arts is one of the major Universities of the arts in Europe with a strong media music and sound department. Study and research programmes at ZhDK cover areas of design, film, fine arts, music, dance, theatre, transdisciplinary studies and the teaching of arts and design. The Zurich University of the Arts, Composition for Film, Theatre and Media supports IMMSANE by providing academic hosting for IMMSANE Zurich 2020 events.
International Film Music Competition
The International Film Music Competition takes place since 2012, collaborating with the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich and forumfilmmusik to provide one of the most important film music competitions in which the finalists are performed by live orchestra to screen at a special event in Zurich during the ZFF. This final event will take place also during IMMSANE Zurich 2020.
Oticons Faculty International Film Music Competition
This competition has become one of the world’s leading International film music competitions through it’s unique profile which mentors each yearly compeition winners through representation and career development. Oticons Faculty collaborates with IMMSANE in events during IMMSANE Zurich 2020.
Music For Screen Collaboration Network
The Music for Screen Collaboration Network (MSCN) develops projects within media music education and links them with industry exposure. The MSCN interacts with institutions, utilising sound designers, composers and film makers (and animators), to co-run projects with accessible outcomes, then bring the finished results to screen at film (music) festivals. The MSCN is developing components for IMMSANE Zurich 2020.
