Music Is: Austrian synth-pop band Lucy Dreams releases single ‘Dreamland’

Vienna-based Dream Pop trio Lucy Dreams unveil their new single and music video “Dreamland”, the first taste of their upcoming debut album Götterfunken. Consisting of David Reiterer, Philipp Prückl and an independent system of digital and analogue effects, Lucy. An A.I. born out of David and Philipp’s time in the studio tinkering away with music recording software, the group’s relationship with one another has grown … Continue reading Music Is: Austrian synth-pop band Lucy Dreams releases single ‘Dreamland’

EUFF 2018: A Meeting with Paavo Westerberg, Director of The Violin Player (Finland)

It’s not everyday one gets invited to Finnish Ambassador Paula Parviainen’s own residence for lunch. Arriving at the brightly lit apartment in the afternoon, we were impressed by the gorgeous view and aptly decorated walls with paintings by Finnish artists. During lunch itself, plates bearing Moomin characters were even used, very appropriate, considering how they’re some of the most popular and recognisable characters originating from Finland. … Continue reading EUFF 2018: A Meeting with Paavo Westerberg, Director of The Violin Player (Finland)

EUFF 2018: An Interview with Maikäfer flieg Director Mirjam Unger and Screenwriter Sandra Bohle

We’re on the 24th floor of Parkview Square at the Austrian Embassy, halfway through an interview with Mirjam Unger and Sandra Bohle, director and screenwriter of the opening film of the 2018 European Union Film Festival Maikäfer flieg (Fly Away Home), when Mirjam becomes distracted and gazes out the window at a cumulonimbus of dark clouds and the impending thunderstorm. Compelled by its savage beauty, she excuses herself … Continue reading EUFF 2018: An Interview with Maikäfer flieg Director Mirjam Unger and Screenwriter Sandra Bohle