Touring
Trailer Music II
Concept
A continuation of our wildly successful film and music collaboration, we continue to explore the critical role that music plays in driving storytelling - our unique take on music, film, and the concert experience.
The Experience
See music, hear film. Taking a music-first approach to filmmaking, Trailer Music II highlights the power of music in driving storytelling and imagination. Continuing our partnership with Australian composer Nicholas Buc, we commissioned Trailer Music II for Piano, Violin and Cello - a cinematic work providing the canvas for 5 accomplished Australian filmmakers to create 5 individual scenes as visual narrative responses to the music. Violinist/Creative Director Thomas Lo worked in close partnership with the filmmakers to bring cohesion for full musical and visual impact. These scenes come together to form the Trailer Music II Short Film - driven entirely by music, without dialogue or sound effects.
This launched in a two-night world premiere at Melbourne Music Week 2016, and as a standalone program at St Kilda Film Festival 2017 - supported by APRA AMCOS and Steinway & Sons. The pilot collaboration, Trailer Music I, was presented at TEDxFoggyBottom in Washington DC.
Where can you see us?
1. Melbourne Music Week 2016 - 12 Nov 2016, 13 Nov 2016
2. St Kilda Film Festival 2017 - 20 May 2017
Program
Nicholas Buc - Trailer Music II
Shostakovich - Piano Trio no.2
Trailer Music II Short Film
Collaborators
Nicole Tj
One half of the founding forces and pianist of anon., Nicole’s passion for creating unique brand experiences and love for chamber music drove her to manifest a place that she could do both. A classically-trained pianist who studied under Ronald Farren-Price and Anna Goldsworthy while completing her Bachelor of Music (Honours), Nicole also built her skills in marketing through a Master of Management and channels her curiosity and design obsession into an uncanny knack for new perspectives. Her entreprenurial spirit sees her driving anon.'s ambitious programming, brand and marketing, and strategic partnerships. Nicole daylights as consultant at Deloitte where she works with large complex organisations on digital strategy and design. When Nicole isn’t planning anon.’s next event, she can be reliably trusted to direct you towards the nearest alley way café.
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Nicole Tj
Co-Founder | Pianist | Managing Director
Thomas Lo
Thomas is the answer to one of our top 3 questions: Where do your ideas come from? As co-founder and violinist Thomas cut his teeth on the violin at age 4 with classics such as the Mendelssohn and Paganini Violin Concerto. Since completing his Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Violin Performance under the guidance of Mark Mogilevsky, Thomas has continued to further his love for design through a Master in Architecture at University of Melbourne. His keen sense for engaging through conceptual thinking, and adeptability across different creative mediums has carved a unique creative direction, creating new, boundary-blurring classical music experiences. With Tom at the helm, bringing anon.’s ideas to life can be a whirlwind experience - anything from film and animation, to interactive design, technology and patiently waiting for the 3D printer to finish the latest prototype.
Thomas Lo
Co-Founder | Violinist | Creative Director
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Andrew Groch
Producer | Conductor | Musician - A seasoned musician, conductor and producer who loves getting creative chaos organised, Andrew plays a key role in planning, managing and producing our concerts, events, and special projects. With humble beginning as a Flautist, he has since delved into his passion to break down conventional performance boundaries through new music collaborations and arts management, at the University of Melbourne, 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne and Musica Viva. As a performer himself, Andrew knows what it takes to keep an entire production on time and in tune: with creative planning and lots of coffee. When he isn’t busy bringing order to creative moon-shot endeavours, Andrew can be found knocking back a much needed good gin. Andrew plans to live the expat life, start his own orchestra, creative produce a festival. Not necessarily in that order.
Andrew Groch
Producer
Vincent Kong
Designer | Gamer | Foodie - Vincent is fascinated with the idea of architecture as a form of free artistic expression that connects the human experience. After a stint in acting, Vincent decided to move back stage and fell in love with the magic of stage construction, working on set design and construction while dabbling in lighting design and stage management. His expertise in architecture also finds him constantly testing designs that engage the public in a sensory experience and spark dialogues about their environment. Once he’s off duty, Vincent will be meticulously making his way down the Melbourne Good Food Guide.
Vincent Kong
Designer
Tim Hennessy
Cellist Timothy Hennessy joined anon. in 2015/2016 for both Trailer Music I and II - including our US stint at TEDxFoggyBottom. With an increasingly active and diverse performance schedule, Timothy has recently performed with the Canberra and Western Australian Symphony Orchestras, as well as The Australian Ballet and Tina Arena’s Australian Tour. Timothy will be part of the Sound of Music Australian Tour 2016. He loves writing, his cat Mozzie and a good red. Timothy holds a Masters and Bachelor of Music from Monash University.
Tim Hennessy
Performing Artist - Cellist
Christian D'Alessi
Christian is an Australian Filmmaker, and Content Creator that grew up on high sugar cereals and Saturday morning cartoons. He has a Diploma in Film & Television Production and has ten years experience working freelance within the industry across several disciplines, which he continues to do. Over the past several years he has Produced two Independent Feature Films, Directed several short films and music videos. Co-Hosts and Producers the Podcast 'Insert Disclaimer Here', and is currently studying a Bachelor of Media and Communication with a Major in Advertising. Christian takes inspiration from imaginative high concept television and cinema. He aims to develop more compelling cinematic stories for both Australian and international audience that captivate, evoke and inspire. His heart that lies in storytelling, whether that be Producing, Writing or Directing.
Christian D'Alessi
Filmmaker
Leigh Miller
Beginning his creative endeavours as a self taught artist in the video games industry and working through out Australia, Canada and the United States, Leigh took the leap to follow his true passion of filmmaking. Since completing a VCA course in 2012 Leigh has been working to find a balance between being a professional director, working for agencies in creating content for clients, as well as working on passion projects - in the hopes of one day getting paid to create his own stories in feature film. Leigh’s recent short film is a sci-fi shot on 35mm called Franky Fingers & The Apartment Upstairs, and a highly visual spec ad Stag, which combines live action sets with an animated stag.
Leigh Miller
Filmmaker
John Paul Tansey
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, John Paul has lived in New York for over ten years before moving to Melbourne in 2003. John Paul’s credits include the longform art documentaries ‘Propositions for an Uncertain Future’ (2011), 50 Years of the Australian Ballet (2012) and Young Musician of the Year (2014) all of which were screened on ABC. He also produced, shot, directed and edited Making Johnny, a one-hour documentary about art at the Burning Man Festival, which has also aired on ABC and internationally. John Paul’s other work includes music videos, a comedy series and a short feature drama ‘The Pear Bottle’ that won several awards and screened at over twenty film festivals including Berlin, Chicago and Toronto.
John Paul Tansey
Filmmaker
Roxanne Halley
A passionate visual storyteller, Roxanne's background lies both in production design and directing, a marriage she feels has heavily influenced her approach to narrative filmmaking. Working from Melbourne, and having recently branched out to creating street-cast fashion films in Bangkok, Roxanne has been creating commercials, short films and music videos since 2012. She has since maintained her focus on social justice, ethical media and female-led narratives and has recently joined production company, Eye Sea Films as a director where she is currently producing a feature documentary focusing on public housing in Melbourne.
Roxanne Halley
Filmmaker
Andrew English
Based between Melbourne and Berlin, Andrew works as a producer/director with a passion for telling stories through moving images. Busy with the production company Gos films, Andrew has directed a range of short films and commercials, with plans for a feature film in 2017. Earlier this year Andrew produced and directed the short film Real Soldiers, which has landed an official selection in the Portobello Film Festival in London. The political drama also played at Ariano, Kolkata and will continue on the festival circuit.
Andrew English
Filmmaker
Nicholas Buc
Nick’s life-long love affair with film music was first ignited at the age of 12 when he saw his first bond film, The Living Daylight. Fast forward to present day, he writes original film scores, is the go-to conductor for live orchestral film screenings (Harry Potter and Star Wars, anyone?) and works on arrangements with some of the best talents in modern music. A Melbournian at heart, he completed his Master in Film Scoring at New York University and now spends his time between NYC and on planes as he focuses on the art and craft of film music. Nicholas has previously collaborated with anon. on Trailer Music II, writing an evocative new piece that culminated in powerful visual responses from six emerging film makers.
Nicholas Buc
Composer | Conductor | Arranger
Nicole Tj
One half of the founding forces and pianist of anon., Nicole’s passion for creating unique brand experiences and love for chamber music drove her to manifest a place that she could do both. A classically-trained pianist who studied under Ronald Farren-Price and Anna Goldsworthy while completing her Bachelor of Music (Honours), Nicole also built her skills in marketing through a Master of Management and channels her curiosity and design obsession into an uncanny knack for new perspectives. Her entreprenurial spirit sees her driving anon.'s ambitious programming, brand and marketing, and strategic partnerships. Nicole daylights as consultant at Deloitte where she works with large complex organisations on digital strategy and design. When Nicole isn’t planning anon.’s next event, she can be reliably trusted to direct you towards the nearest alley way café.
Nicole Tj
Co-Founder | Pianist | Managing Director
Thomas Lo
Thomas is the answer to one of our top 3 questions: Where do your ideas come from? As co-founder and violinist Thomas cut his teeth on the violin at age 4 with classics such as the Mendelssohn and Paganini Violin Concerto. Since completing his Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Violin Performance under the guidance of Mark Mogilevsky, Thomas has continued to further his love for design through a Master in Architecture at University of Melbourne. His keen sense for engaging through conceptual thinking, and adeptability across different creative mediums has carved a unique creative direction, creating new, boundary-blurring classical music experiences. With Tom at the helm, bringing anon.’s ideas to life can be a whirlwind experience - anything from film and animation, to interactive design, technology and patiently waiting for the 3D printer to finish the latest prototype.
Thomas Lo
Co-Founder | Violinist | Creative Director
Andrew Groch
Producer | Conductor | Musician - A seasoned musician, conductor and producer who loves getting creative chaos organised, Andrew plays a key role in planning, managing and producing our concerts, events, and special projects. With humble beginning as a Flautist, he has since delved into his passion to break down conventional performance boundaries through new music collaborations and arts management, at the University of Melbourne, 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne and Musica Viva. As a performer himself, Andrew knows what it takes to keep an entire production on time and in tune: with creative planning and lots of coffee. When he isn’t busy bringing order to creative moon-shot endeavours, Andrew can be found knocking back a much needed good gin. Andrew plans to live the expat life, start his own orchestra, creative produce a festival. Not necessarily in that order.
Andrew Groch
Producer
Vincent Kong
Designer | Gamer | Foodie - Vincent is fascinated with the idea of architecture as a form of free artistic expression that connects the human experience. After a stint in acting, Vincent decided to move back stage and fell in love with the magic of stage construction, working on set design and construction while dabbling in lighting design and stage management. His expertise in architecture also finds him constantly testing designs that engage the public in a sensory experience and spark dialogues about their environment. Once he’s off duty, Vincent will be meticulously making his way down the Melbourne Good Food Guide.
Vincent Kong
Designer
Tim Hennessy
Cellist Timothy Hennessy joined anon. in 2015/2016 for both Trailer Music I and II - including our US stint at TEDxFoggyBottom. With an increasingly active and diverse performance schedule, Timothy has recently performed with the Canberra and Western Australian Symphony Orchestras, as well as The Australian Ballet and Tina Arena’s Australian Tour. Timothy will be part of the Sound of Music Australian Tour 2016. He loves writing, his cat Mozzie and a good red. Timothy holds a Masters and Bachelor of Music from Monash University.
Tim Hennessy
Performing Artist - Cellist
Christian D'Alessi
Christian is an Australian Filmmaker, and Content Creator that grew up on high sugar cereals and Saturday morning cartoons. He has a Diploma in Film & Television Production and has ten years experience working freelance within the industry across several disciplines, which he continues to do. Over the past several years he has Produced two Independent Feature Films, Directed several short films and music videos. Co-Hosts and Producers the Podcast 'Insert Disclaimer Here', and is currently studying a Bachelor of Media and Communication with a Major in Advertising. Christian takes inspiration from imaginative high concept television and cinema. He aims to develop more compelling cinematic stories for both Australian and international audience that captivate, evoke and inspire. His heart that lies in storytelling, whether that be Producing, Writing or Directing.
Christian D'Alessi
Filmmaker
Leigh Miller
Beginning his creative endeavours as a self taught artist in the video games industry and working through out Australia, Canada and the United States, Leigh took the leap to follow his true passion of filmmaking. Since completing a VCA course in 2012 Leigh has been working to find a balance between being a professional director, working for agencies in creating content for clients, as well as working on passion projects - in the hopes of one day getting paid to create his own stories in feature film. Leigh’s recent short film is a sci-fi shot on 35mm called Franky Fingers & The Apartment Upstairs, and a highly visual spec ad Stag, which combines live action sets with an animated stag.
Leigh Miller
Filmmaker
John Paul Tansey
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, John Paul has lived in New York for over ten years before moving to Melbourne in 2003. John Paul’s credits include the longform art documentaries ‘Propositions for an Uncertain Future’ (2011), 50 Years of the Australian Ballet (2012) and Young Musician of the Year (2014) all of which were screened on ABC. He also produced, shot, directed and edited Making Johnny, a one-hour documentary about art at the Burning Man Festival, which has also aired on ABC and internationally. John Paul’s other work includes music videos, a comedy series and a short feature drama ‘The Pear Bottle’ that won several awards and screened at over twenty film festivals including Berlin, Chicago and Toronto.
John Paul Tansey
Filmmaker
Roxanne Halley
A passionate visual storyteller, Roxanne's background lies both in production design and directing, a marriage she feels has heavily influenced her approach to narrative filmmaking. Working from Melbourne, and having recently branched out to creating street-cast fashion films in Bangkok, Roxanne has been creating commercials, short films and music videos since 2012. She has since maintained her focus on social justice, ethical media and female-led narratives and has recently joined production company, Eye Sea Films as a director where she is currently producing a feature documentary focusing on public housing in Melbourne.
Roxanne Halley
Filmmaker
Andrew English
Based between Melbourne and Berlin, Andrew works as a producer/director with a passion for telling stories through moving images. Busy with the production company Gos films, Andrew has directed a range of short films and commercials, with plans for a feature film in 2017. Earlier this year Andrew produced and directed the short film Real Soldiers, which has landed an official selection in the Portobello Film Festival in London. The political drama also played at Ariano, Kolkata and will continue on the festival circuit.
Andrew English
Filmmaker
Nicholas Buc
Nick’s life-long love affair with film music was first ignited at the age of 12 when he saw his first bond film, The Living Daylight. Fast forward to present day, he writes original film scores, is the go-to conductor for live orchestral film screenings (Harry Potter and Star Wars, anyone?) and works on arrangements with some of the best talents in modern music. A Melbournian at heart, he completed his Master in Film Scoring at New York University and now spends his time between NYC and on planes as he focuses on the art and craft of film music. Nicholas has previously collaborated with anon. on Trailer Music II, writing an evocative new piece that culminated in powerful visual responses from six emerging film makers.
Nicholas Buc
Composer | Conductor | Arranger
Nicole Tj
One half of the founding forces and pianist of anon., Nicole’s passion for creating unique brand experiences and love for chamber music drove her to manifest a place that she could do both. A classically-trained pianist who studied under Ronald Farren-Price and Anna Goldsworthy while completing her Bachelor of Music (Honours), Nicole also built her skills in marketing through a Master of Management and channels her curiosity and design obsession into an uncanny knack for new perspectives. Her entreprenurial spirit sees her driving anon.'s ambitious programming, brand and marketing, and strategic partnerships. Nicole daylights as consultant at Deloitte where she works with large complex organisations on digital strategy and design. When Nicole isn’t planning anon.’s next event, she can be reliably trusted to direct you towards the nearest alley way café.
Nicole Tj
Co-Founder | Pianist | Managing Director
Thomas Lo
Thomas is the answer to one of our top 3 questions: Where do your ideas come from? As co-founder and violinist Thomas cut his teeth on the violin at age 4 with classics such as the Mendelssohn and Paganini Violin Concerto. Since completing his Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Violin Performance under the guidance of Mark Mogilevsky, Thomas has continued to further his love for design through a Master in Architecture at University of Melbourne. His keen sense for engaging through conceptual thinking, and adeptability across different creative mediums has carved a unique creative direction, creating new, boundary-blurring classical music experiences. With Tom at the helm, bringing anon.’s ideas to life can be a whirlwind experience - anything from film and animation, to interactive design, technology and patiently waiting for the 3D printer to finish the latest prototype.
Thomas Lo
Co-Founder | Violinist | Creative Director
Andrew Groch
Producer | Conductor | Musician - A seasoned musician, conductor and producer who loves getting creative chaos organised, Andrew plays a key role in planning, managing and producing our concerts, events, and special projects. With humble beginning as a Flautist, he has since delved into his passion to break down conventional performance boundaries through new music collaborations and arts management, at the University of Melbourne, 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne and Musica Viva. As a performer himself, Andrew knows what it takes to keep an entire production on time and in tune: with creative planning and lots of coffee. When he isn’t busy bringing order to creative moon-shot endeavours, Andrew can be found knocking back a much needed good gin. Andrew plans to live the expat life, start his own orchestra, creative produce a festival. Not necessarily in that order.
Andrew Groch
Producer
Vincent Kong
Designer | Gamer | Foodie - Vincent is fascinated with the idea of architecture as a form of free artistic expression that connects the human experience. After a stint in acting, Vincent decided to move back stage and fell in love with the magic of stage construction, working on set design and construction while dabbling in lighting design and stage management. His expertise in architecture also finds him constantly testing designs that engage the public in a sensory experience and spark dialogues about their environment. Once he’s off duty, Vincent will be meticulously making his way down the Melbourne Good Food Guide.
Vincent Kong
Designer
Tim Hennessy
Cellist Timothy Hennessy joined anon. in 2015/2016 for both Trailer Music I and II - including our US stint at TEDxFoggyBottom. With an increasingly active and diverse performance schedule, Timothy has recently performed with the Canberra and Western Australian Symphony Orchestras, as well as The Australian Ballet and Tina Arena’s Australian Tour. Timothy will be part of the Sound of Music Australian Tour 2016. He loves writing, his cat Mozzie and a good red. Timothy holds a Masters and Bachelor of Music from Monash University.
Tim Hennessy
Performing Artist - Cellist
Christian D'Alessi
Christian is an Australian Filmmaker, and Content Creator that grew up on high sugar cereals and Saturday morning cartoons. He has a Diploma in Film & Television Production and has ten years experience working freelance within the industry across several disciplines, which he continues to do. Over the past several years he has Produced two Independent Feature Films, Directed several short films and music videos. Co-Hosts and Producers the Podcast 'Insert Disclaimer Here', and is currently studying a Bachelor of Media and Communication with a Major in Advertising. Christian takes inspiration from imaginative high concept television and cinema. He aims to develop more compelling cinematic stories for both Australian and international audience that captivate, evoke and inspire. His heart that lies in storytelling, whether that be Producing, Writing or Directing.
Christian D'Alessi
Filmmaker
Leigh Miller
Beginning his creative endeavours as a self taught artist in the video games industry and working through out Australia, Canada and the United States, Leigh took the leap to follow his true passion of filmmaking. Since completing a VCA course in 2012 Leigh has been working to find a balance between being a professional director, working for agencies in creating content for clients, as well as working on passion projects - in the hopes of one day getting paid to create his own stories in feature film. Leigh’s recent short film is a sci-fi shot on 35mm called Franky Fingers & The Apartment Upstairs, and a highly visual spec ad Stag, which combines live action sets with an animated stag.
Leigh Miller
Filmmaker
John Paul Tansey
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, John Paul has lived in New York for over ten years before moving to Melbourne in 2003. John Paul’s credits include the longform art documentaries ‘Propositions for an Uncertain Future’ (2011), 50 Years of the Australian Ballet (2012) and Young Musician of the Year (2014) all of which were screened on ABC. He also produced, shot, directed and edited Making Johnny, a one-hour documentary about art at the Burning Man Festival, which has also aired on ABC and internationally. John Paul’s other work includes music videos, a comedy series and a short feature drama ‘The Pear Bottle’ that won several awards and screened at over twenty film festivals including Berlin, Chicago and Toronto.
John Paul Tansey
Filmmaker
Roxanne Halley
A passionate visual storyteller, Roxanne's background lies both in production design and directing, a marriage she feels has heavily influenced her approach to narrative filmmaking. Working from Melbourne, and having recently branched out to creating street-cast fashion films in Bangkok, Roxanne has been creating commercials, short films and music videos since 2012. She has since maintained her focus on social justice, ethical media and female-led narratives and has recently joined production company, Eye Sea Films as a director where she is currently producing a feature documentary focusing on public housing in Melbourne.
Roxanne Halley
Filmmaker
Andrew English
Based between Melbourne and Berlin, Andrew works as a producer/director with a passion for telling stories through moving images. Busy with the production company Gos films, Andrew has directed a range of short films and commercials, with plans for a feature film in 2017. Earlier this year Andrew produced and directed the short film Real Soldiers, which has landed an official selection in the Portobello Film Festival in London. The political drama also played at Ariano, Kolkata and will continue on the festival circuit.
Andrew English
Filmmaker
Nicholas Buc
Nick’s life-long love affair with film music was first ignited at the age of 12 when he saw his first bond film, The Living Daylight. Fast forward to present day, he writes original film scores, is the go-to conductor for live orchestral film screenings (Harry Potter and Star Wars, anyone?) and works on arrangements with some of the best talents in modern music. A Melbournian at heart, he completed his Master in Film Scoring at New York University and now spends his time between NYC and on planes as he focuses on the art and craft of film music. Nicholas has previously collaborated with anon. on Trailer Music II, writing an evocative new piece that culminated in powerful visual responses from six emerging film makers.
Nicholas Buc
Composer | Conductor | Arranger
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