Making Contakt (2010)
From his late ’90s Decks, EFX and 909 period and his Ableton fixated Closer To The Edit project, up to his current turntableless Traktor DJ set-up, Techno icon Richie Hawtin has always been as much about process as he is about music. Even dating back to his early Plus 8 career, the bespectacled Plastikman was known for his network of labels and affiliate artists (not to mention his epic parties) as he was for fabled CD booklets dipped in LSD. In 2009, Hawtin brought his two decades worth of interest even closer together by teaming up with artist from his Minus label to re-define the way in which live electronic musicians, video artists, lighting designers and DJs collaborate. The result was the CONAKT series of concerts that found Hawtin, along with DJs Magda and Troy Pierce, and producers Marc Houle, Heartthrob and Gaiser creating a multi-platform performance set-up that allowed the performers to play together.
Cast
- Magda Chojnacka - Magda Chojnacka
- Ali Demirel - Ali M. Demirel
- Jenny Dünhöft - Jenny Dünhöft
- Jon Gaiser - Jon Gaiser
- Richie Hawtin - Richie Hawtin
- Marc Houle - Marc Houle
- Bryan McDade - Bryan McDade
- Troy Pierce - Troy Pierce
- Vicki Rees - Vicki Rees
- Katrin Schlotfeldt
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Making Contakt about?
- From his late ’90s Decks, EFX and 909 period and his Ableton fixated Closer To The Edit project, up to his current turntableless Traktor DJ set-up, Techno icon Richie Hawtin has always been as much about process as he is about music. Even dating back to his early Plus 8 career, the bespectacled Plastikman was known for his network of labels and affiliate artists (not to mention his epic parties) as he was for fabled CD booklets dipped in LSD. In 2009, Hawtin brought his two decades worth of interest even closer together by teaming up with artist from his Minus label to re-define the way in which live electronic musicians, video artists, lighting designers and DJs collaborate. The result was the CONAKT series of concerts that found Hawtin, along with DJs Magda and Troy Pierce, and producers Marc Houle, Heartthrob and Gaiser creating a multi-platform performance set-up that allowed the performers to play together.
- Who directed Making Contakt?
- Making Contakt was directed by Ali Demirel, Niamh Guckian, Richie Hawtin.
- Who stars in Making Contakt?
- Making Contakt stars Magda Chojnacka, Ali Demirel, Jenny Dünhöft, Jon Gaiser, Richie Hawtin, Marc Houle.
- How long is Making Contakt?
- Making Contakt has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Making Contakt?
- Making Contakt is a Documentary film.