The Night Art Festival
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Client: Lights On Romania
Production: TALO - House of Stories
Project management: Marieta Manolache, Gabriel Chelcea, Gabriel Aldea-Turcu
Concept: TALO - House of Stories
Director: Marieta Manolache
Camera: Gabriel Chelcea, Andra Salaoru
Drone: Gabriel Aldea-Turcu
Sound: Gabriel Chelcea
Editing & Sound design: Marieta Manolache
Color grade: Gabriel Chelcea
The Night Art Festival – Light, Culture, and City Life
The Challenge
The Night Art Festival in Timișoara was a celebration of light, culture, and community. Its purpose?
To bring people out after dark, offering them a chance to experience the city from a different perspective.
The festival aimed to provide a safe, vibrant space for people to explore cultural events late into the night,
rediscover hidden parts of the city, and connect with each other.
We filmed and edited the aftermovie—a documentary that captured not just the event itself but the immense effort behind it.
We documented everything from the hard work of setting up the installations, to the lively streets filled with people immersed in the art,
to intimate moments of reflection as festival-goers contemplated light installations and the city’s rich past.
Interviews with organizers, volunteers, artists, and participants helped tell the full story of how the festival brought Timișoara’s
cultural heart to life.
We used:
Behind-the-scenes footage showcasing the effort and determination that made the event possible.
Cinematic shots of bustling streets, people interacting with art, and the city’s timeless beauty.
Insightful interviews that uncovered the heart and energy of everyone who brought the festival to life.
The Result
A journey through the heart of Timișoara after dark—where light meets history, community meets art, and effort meets triumph.
A film that reveals not only the magic of the event, but the grit and dedication required to make it happen.
An immersive experience that makes you feel both the joy of discovery and the hard work behind the scenes.