Étude 1a: Release (I)
Synopsis
Exploring the musical concept of "release," this film is a haunting found-footage study in the plurality of visual and auditory meanings of the term. A series of collaborative works pairing artists working in visual and auditory mediums, the Études meditate on individual musical concepts through experiments with sound and film. Étude 1a: Release (I) is the first in this series and is directed by filmmaker Russell Sheaffer and composer Aaron Michael Smith.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Michael Smith, Russell Sheaffer
- Original Score
- Aaron Michael Smith
- Original Title
- Étude 1a: Release (I)
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Michael Smith, Russell Sheaffer
Aaron Michael Smith
Russell Sheaffer
Russell Sheaffer, Hannah McSwiggen
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Sheaffer
Producer
Hannah McSwiggen
Producer
Aaron Michael Smith
Director
Russell Sheaffer
Director
Russell Sheaffer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Étude 1a: Release (I).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Étude 1a: Release (I)
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What is Étude 1a: Release (I) about?
Exploring the musical concept of "release," this film is a haunting found-footage study in the plurality of visual and auditory meanings of the term. A series of collaborative works pairing artists working in visual and auditory mediums, the Études meditate on individual musical concepts through experiments with sound and film. Étude 1a: Release (I) is the first in this series and is directed by filmmaker Russell Sheaffer and composer Aaron Michael Smith.
Who directed Étude 1a: Release (I)?
Étude 1a: Release (I) was directed by Aaron Michael Smith, Russell Sheaffer.
Who stars in Étude 1a: Release (I)?
The principal cast of Étude 1a: Release (I) includes Not specified.
When was Étude 1a: Release (I) released and how long is it?
Étude 1a: Release (I) was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Étude 1a: Release (I)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Étude 1a: Release (I) was composed by Aaron Michael Smith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Étude 1a: Release (I)?
Étude 1a: Release (I) holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).