SYNOPSIS
You have to empathize with every given situation and adapt to it: creative, communicative and flexible - like a chameleon.
The documentary focuses on the diverse work of instrumental and singing teachers in the field of tension between education and being an artist, between elementary music teaching and musical excellence. How and where do the instrumental and vocal teachers actually work? What are the challenges you face? In addition, the film illuminates the many possible approaches to making music, offers a look behind the scenes of musical excellence, with a contribution to diversity, inclusion and identity in instrumental and vocal pedagogy.
“Chameleons”: a film about the power of music, about the value of educational work, and at the same time a plea for freedom in artistic expression that encourages you to explore your own musicality.
DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
What would the music nation Austria be without the instrumental and vocal pedagogues, who awaken the joy of making music in a sensitive and passionate way and who accompany and motivate their pupils and students up to their performances? It was important to me to bring your largely neglected work into focus and to appreciate it on film. The aim was not just to produce a documentary film: “Chameleons” sees itself as a music film, but also as an educational film. It should go in the ear. And encourage critical examination of music and education. - Fritz Aigner
CREDITS
Director: Fritz Aigner
Camera: Stefan Schmid, Michael Gügerl, Reinhold Ogris
Editor: Andre Kratzer
Sound: Björk Pan, Daniel Sauer, Gerd Jochum
Sound mix: Gerd Jochum
Color correction: Markus Moser
Production: Stefan Schmid, AVbaby Mediastudios
Project coordination: Thaïs-Bernarda Bauer, Barbara Borovnjak, Pia Neururer, Sandra Macher
Idea: Silke Kruse-Weber
Concept: Fritz Aigner, Silke Kruse-Weber