An Evening of Experimental Films: Sound on Screen

NMC and Hi-Pointe Theatre present:
An Evening of Experimental Films: Sound on Screen

Saturday, May 9, 2026
7pm doors / 8pm screening

Tickets: $10 - $20 sliding scale entry
additional info: newmusiccircle.org

New Music Circle presents an evening of experimental films at the Hi-Pointe Theatre. This selection of films focuses on varied approaches to experimental sound in avant garde film, highlighting techniques ranging from ingenious uses of diegetic audio, experimental music (both soundtrack and live performance), and heavily manipulated found-sound materials.

Program :

1. Larry Gottheim - Harmonica - 1971
2. Shirley Clarke - Bridges-Go-Round - 1958
3. Peter Tscherkassky - Outer Space - 1999
4. Julie Murray - If You Stand With Your Back to the Slowing of the Speed of Light in Water - 1997
5. Abigail Child - Mutiny - 1983
6. Deborah Stratman - In Order to Not Be Here - 2002

Total Program: 91 Minutes

Films provided by Canyon Cinema, Film-Makers' Cooperative, and Light ConeCurated by Alex Cunningham

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hi-Pointe Theatre, 1005 McCausland Avenue, St. Louis, United States

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