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Producer, Director - Country
Poland
Schmidt Arthur
Castle Party 2006
Castle party is the biggest and most unique festival of alternative (gothic) music in central Europe, taking place once a year for a few days in the ruins of an old castle, in the small town of Bolkow (Poland). People are coming there from all over Europe (and even from all around the world), mostly for its incredible atmosphere. It`s a costume bal, a carnival in which everyone can dress the way he wishes and play the role he wishes. They are no limitations nor are they preconceived ideas, anyone who feels like being an outcast from society can find a place here. You can find all types of people identifying themselves with this different and a bit macabre vision of reality: from young students to older people that are already well established in the society - you will even find a bank manager! Apart from the music, that links all those people together, permitting them to forget about reality, the film shows also the problems those people are facing.
Castle party is the biggest and most unique festival of alternative (gothic) music in central Europe, taking place once a year for a few days in the ruins of an old castle, in the small town of Bolkow (Poland). People are coming there from all over Europe (and even from all around the world), mostly for its incredible atmosphere. It`s a costume bal, a carnival in which everyone can dress the way he wishes and play the role he wishes. They are no limitations nor are they preconceived ideas, anyone who feels like being an outcast from society can find a place here. You can find all types of people identifying themselves with this different and a bit macabre vision of reality: from young students to older people that are already well established in the society - you will even find a bank manager! Apart from the music, that links all those people together, permitting them to forget about reality, the film shows also the problems those people are facing.
ARTHUR SCHMIDT
Born and raised in France (Neuilly/s/Seine) in 1983, Arthur grew up in a photographic and musical environment since he was a child.
After moving to Poland at the age of 14, he focused on developing his visual skills and studied photography for four years (2001-2005), discovering his own techniques and styles. At this time, he developed various personal projects and worked as assistant of polish fashion photographers.
After achieving a diploma of photography at the national film and Tv school of Lodz (2005), he took part in various exhibits in Poland and decided to focus on the medium of film.
He attended the PCFE filmschool in Prague (Czech Republic) and graduated in 2006.
Arthur is now completing an MA in Film and Tv production at the Bristol University and wishes to continue a carrier as a director.