music by rebecca
Writing duo Kennedy & Nisco (Lindsay Kennedy, Rebecca Nisco) introduce their new musical, Like Cinders, with a live-action-animated music video, "Hit the Sky," melding storybook 2D animation and live-action cinematography with powerhouse vocals, inspiring lyrics and lush orchestration.
selected listening
Films, Trailers, Selected Excerpts, and Rescores
‘Not Here, Nor There’ is a short documentary about the strengths of a parent’s love, primarily told through the eyes of a Ukrainian mother as she recounts her experience of becoming a refugee overnight and the sacrifices made to assure the safety of her two children.
Techno Scrap (2020) , dir. Julian Alvarez
The Pigeon of Waterloo is a 15-minute short film that tells the story of Kirk, a man who wears a pigeon mask to escape from reality while finding his true identity. The film stars two time BAFTA nominee David Carlyle, best known for his roles in It's A Sin and Bodyguard, alongside first time actor Evangeline Rose.
A biographical 2D animation following the realisation of a missed opportunity to make a connection with a relative after attending their funeral digitally during the pandemic.
“Spring” by the Blender Foundation, rescored by Rebecca Nisco.
Things get surreal when the Brits play baseball. A satirical film about modern British politics and tactics of distraction.
Created by Thistle Dance, The Art of Sin is the second of our Unbound Series: a spooky, immersive dance experience that spans the three floors of the Jefferson Market New York Public Library.
An agoraphobic artist finds her courage when the postman she flirts with through the front door has an accident on her front steps.
Film by Cassandra Calin, rescored by Rebecca Nisco
Snowdrops is a film that tells a story about a boy who sets off a journey through his memories to relive the good times he had with his best friend, only to realise that he needs to let go.
A Wandering Mouse is called home.
music featured in the winter show’s online content
Music by Rebecca Nisco featured in The Winter Show’s online content series “Expert Eye”