Trondheim Calling // Composer and Sound Designer, a Musical Collaboration

How does the collaboration between a composer and a sound designer really work? And how do they join forces to create the best possible cinematic experience?

We aim to find out as composer Anna Berg and sound designer Gisle Tveito share their experiences working on the film Dreams by acclaimed Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud. The conversation, moderated by Kristoffer Lo, will provide insights into the processes and creative challenges involved in blending music and sound to tell a story on the big screen.

Participants

Kristoffer Lo
Musician, composer, producer – has played in bands and created music.

Anna Berg
Anna Berg is a Norwegian-Vietnamese composer from Kolbotn. She creates works for a wide range of ensembles, including symphony orchestras, string orchestras, and choirs. Her compositions are performed worldwide. Most recently, she composed the score for the film Dreams by renowned Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud. The film is part of the trilogy Sex Dreams Love.

Gisle Tveito
Gisle Tveito is an award-winning Norwegian sound designer with a background in the music industry. He is known for his work on both Norwegian and international film and TV productions, including The Innocents, Thelma, Force Majeure, and The Worst Person in the World. With a talent for creating immersive and engaging soundscapes, Tveito has earned numerous accolades, including the European Film Award for Best Sound Design. A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the European Film Academy (EFA), he collaborates with some of Norway's leading directors and is recognized as one of the country's top professionals in film sound.