New York Scherzo
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2018
United States
93 mins
Documentary Film Competition
| Shaan Couture | |
| Shaan Couture, Mathieu Dunoyer | |
New York Scherzo follows the lives of three diverse classically trained musicians as they try to make it in New York City. Originally from Seoul, Paris and Nashville they are passionate about their art but struggle to make a living, and face a crossroads where they must decide if they can sustain a career doing what they love. New York Scherzo is a hopeful, yet realistic portrait of three musicians and a provoking story about sustainability in the arts. There are countless documentaries about famous musicians, this is the story of the hustle and what happens before the fame and fortune.
About the Director
Shaan Couture is a French-American film director and producer based in New York. Her awarded documentaries and short films often address themes such as music, sports, diversity and the disabled. Shaan is a globetrotter who speaks 5 languages, including ASL, which she learned for her first short film Thin Lines featuring deaf actors. Coming from a family of artists, her deep concern for the sustainability of diversity in the Arts inspired her latest doc New York Scherzo.
Reviews
Three gifted musicians strive to live out their dreams in slice-of-life documentary “New York Scherzo” – Lianna Albrizio, Winter Film Awards
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Awards
2018 Chelsea Film Festival (USA) – Special Jury Award
