Flexible musical ensemble, Helix Collective, teams up with independent filmmakers and film composers for the premiere of Movie Night! Six short films will be screened while the ensemble performs live, original soundtracks to each one. Come be part of this multi-media experience as the films are completed right before your eyes!

The Program

Monroe - film by Gregory J.M. Kasunich, score by Eugene Micofsky

In Monroe, a young Angeleno takes his girlfriend, who just happens to be a cardboard cut out of Marilyn Monroe, on a date around the city of Los Angeles as he prepares to propose to her. However, things never go as planned.

Done - Ashley Vetere - writer/director/producer, Ernie Smith - cinematographer/editor/producer, score by Elliott Goldkind

In this short thriller, a woman experiences disturbing memories as she returns to her old home. 

Perfection at the Plate - Narendra Gala - writer/director, Darwin Carlisle - editor/cinematographer, score by Kevin Wilt

Perfection at the Plate is a film about the healing power of inclusion. 

Driving Thought - film by Raj Jawa, score by Phil Popham

Driving Thought documents a self-reflective drive.

H2O - film by Ralph Steiner, score by George N. Gianopoulos

H20 is a visually stunning film that captures the abstract patterns created by waves. George chose to score this classic 1929 film by Ralph Steiner, the American photographer, documentarian and avant-garde filmmaker.

Suspended Ballet - shot and edited by Darwin Carlisle, score by Phil Popham

Suspended Ballet, depicts silk artists performing daring, beautiful routines in the Robin Murez' Art Sculpture Gallery in Abbot-Kinney. Popham's score captures the grace, excitement and courage displayed in this captivating film.

Joshua Roach, conductor

Sarah Robinson, flute/piccolo/alto flute

Phil Popham, oboe/English horn

 Thomas Kotcheff, piano

Michael Kaufman, cello

Lorry Black, percussion