The International Sound & Film Music Festival (ISFMF) runs from 21st to 24th, May. It is one of the largest festivals of sound and music on the big screen, aiming to draw special attention and raise awareness of the audio aspect of film.

Among the 29 short films selected for the competition there is the graduation film by Giovanni Pierangeli, THE DAM. The film is also nominated for Best Music Award, for the music composed by Paulina Derska.

Complete list of nominated films: isfmf.com/explore/#awards

THE DAM
Film synopsis: Michał tries to start a new life and forget the one he has had so far, marked by the long-ago disappearance of his son. A sudden message from a mysterious witness disrupts his efforts and forces him to confront memories which turn out to be more difficult than he expected.

Credits:
direction: Giovanni Pierangeli
screenplay: Karolina Niegowska, Giovanni Pierangeli
cinematography: Kacper Gawron
editing: Aniela Andrejczyk
music: Paulina Derska
production management: Kamil Brandeburg, Maria Wolna
cast: Grzegorz Damięcki, Magdalena Popławska
artistic supervision: Leszek Dawid, Jakub Kijowski

Fingers crossed!