Sadia Sadia
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Sadia Sadia is a director, editor, producer and installation artist. She is also an award-winning record producer and songwriter.
Sadia began her career by becoming one of the first women in the world to be signed to a major label as a record producer. She currently works with moving images as an editor and director, as well as creating installation pieces, audio, and experimental short films.
, producing the albums ‘Out of the Woods’, ‘My Eyes Keep Me In Trouble’, ‘Bad Reputation’, ‘Breakfast at the Circus’, and ‘The Natural Edge’, many of which achieved gold or platinum status. She also co-wrote many of the titles on these albums. On these discs, she is billed simply as 'Sadia', or occasionally, "S. Sadia." These recordings also formed the basis of a number of ‘Greatest Hits’ packages, including the platinum-selling ‘Over Sixty Minutes With'.
with Stephen W. Tayler. Signed to Polygram (Australia) in 1996, producing the eponymously-titled ARIA nominated album 'EQUA' in the same year.
The Sydney Dance Company
has two works in their permanent repertoire, ‘Unwitting Sight’ (1998) and ‘Cradle Song’ (2001) choreographed by Wakako Asano to music by Equa
.
In 1996, Sadia also worked on the TUC ‘Respect:Unite Against Racism’ campaign, producing the single 'Respect' featuring dozens of international recording artists. The project received a commendation from the House of Commons (UK) through the passage of an Early Day Motion
(EDM), as well as national media coverage..
Sadia’s work has been widely sequenced to films and television programmes by companies such as Polygram
/Miramax, Interscope, and Universal Pictures
, among others.
) scored the short film The Noon Gun
. Based on footage originally shot in Afghanistan in 1971, and with the support of the British Council
, The Noon Gun
had its world premiere at the 53rd Melbourne International Film Festival
in August 2004. It subsequently had its UK premiere at the National Museum for Photography, Film and Television (now the National Media Museum ) in Bradford in September 2004. Shortlisted for the Satyajit Ray Foundation Short Film Competition, it has featured in film festivals worldwide.
As a filmmaker, Sadia has also produced and edited the short ‘The End of the Party: Hyde Park 1969’, a view of the 60’s based on previously unseen footage of the famous first performance by Blind Faith
in Hyde Park; produced and edited ‘Iggy the Eskimo Girl’, a short featuring Syd Barrett
’s (Pink Floyd
) girlfriend Iggy, ubiquitously and affectionately known in the 1960’s as ‘Iggy the Eskimo girl’; and directed, produced and edited the film ‘Lit From Within: The Film and Glass Works of Anthony Stern’, a short documentary by Sadia about the filmmaker and glass artist Anthony Stern
, which explores some of Anthony’s life and works, and examines the aesthetic and philosophical relationship between glass and film as materials through which light passes. She also worked as director, editor, producer and sound designer on ‘San Francisco Redux No. 1’, the first installment of a multi-channel installation work. The latter films had their world premiere as part of the curated programme ‘Le Cinema D’Avant-Garde’ at La Cinematheque Francaise in Paris, France on June 27, 2008.
Sadia is also the creator of the single channel video installation ‘The Memory of Water (Part 1)’ which was acquired by ACMI (The Australian Centre for the Moving Image) to form part of its permanent collection of exemplary works by Australian and international artists. It featured in the exhibition ‘Proof: The Act of Seeing With One’s Own Eyes’. The work ran as a loop from 09.12.04 to 13.02.05 as part of the show, as well as appearing on a number of exterior screens in Federation Square, Melbourne.
Sadia is an occasional contributor to the photography magazine ‘DayFour’, most recently in the DayFour ‘Ulysses II’ publication and exhibition at printspace , London, December 2010- January 2011.
In 2009, Sadia was awarded a Studio 18 artists' residency, for international "contemporary visual artists pursuing an innovative practice in a professional capacity", at Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces
in Melbourne, Australia. This also marked the first public view of her 2009 installation work ‘Noise/Ghosts of Noise’ . During this time she commenced production on her filmed multi-channel installation, 'Metamorphoses in 'A' Minor . Originally conceived in 2007, the work commenced production at the Kennedy Miller Mitchell motion capture soundstage at Sydney Gate in Sydney, Australia, with the support of Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces
and a British Council
(Aus) Project Grant.. The work was completed in March 2011, at the Chimera Arts studios in Wiltshire, UK.
Sadia began her career by becoming one of the first women in the world to be signed to a major label as a record producer. She currently works with moving images as an editor and director, as well as creating installation pieces, audio, and experimental short films.
1978 — 1993
Sadia worked largely with the Canadian guitar player David WilcoxDavid Wilcox (Canadian musician)
David Wilcox is a Canadian rock musician.-History:Montreal native, David Wilcox drew inspiration from musician Elvis Presley at the early age of six...
, producing the albums ‘Out of the Woods’, ‘My Eyes Keep Me In Trouble’, ‘Bad Reputation’, ‘Breakfast at the Circus’, and ‘The Natural Edge’, many of which achieved gold or platinum status. She also co-wrote many of the titles on these albums. On these discs, she is billed simply as 'Sadia', or occasionally, "S. Sadia." These recordings also formed the basis of a number of ‘Greatest Hits’ packages, including the platinum-selling ‘Over Sixty Minutes With'.
1993 — present
Founding member of the multimedia world fusion project EquaEqua
EQUA is a UK-based world fusion music project, founded by the multi-media artist and record producer Sadia Sadia and composer & sound designer Stephen W Tayler....
with Stephen W. Tayler. Signed to Polygram (Australia) in 1996, producing the eponymously-titled ARIA nominated album 'EQUA' in the same year.
The Sydney Dance Company
Sydney Dance Company
The Sydney Dance Company is one of Australia's most successful and well-known contemporary dance companies. The company was founded in 1969 as the dance-in-education group Ballet in a Nutshell by Suzanne Musitz , later changing its name to Athletes and Dancers, and Dance Company ...
has two works in their permanent repertoire, ‘Unwitting Sight’ (1998) and ‘Cradle Song’ (2001) choreographed by Wakako Asano to music by Equa
Equa
EQUA is a UK-based world fusion music project, founded by the multi-media artist and record producer Sadia Sadia and composer & sound designer Stephen W Tayler....
.
In 1996, Sadia also worked on the TUC ‘Respect:Unite Against Racism’ campaign, producing the single 'Respect' featuring dozens of international recording artists. The project received a commendation from the House of Commons (UK) through the passage of an Early Day Motion
Early day motion
An Early Day Motion , in the Westminster system, is a motion, expressed as a single sentence, tabled by Members of Parliament for debate "on an early day" . Controversial EDMs are not signed by Government Ministers, PPS or the Speaker of the House of Commons and very few are debated on the floor...
(EDM), as well as national media coverage..
Sadia’s work has been widely sequenced to films and television programmes by companies such as Polygram
PolyGram
PolyGram was the name of the major label recording company started by Philips from as a holding company for its music interests in 1945. In 1999 it was sold to Seagram and merged into Universal Music Group.-Hollandsche Decca Distributie , 1929-1950:...
/Miramax, Interscope, and Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
-1920:* White Youth* The Flaming Disc* Am I Dreaming?* The Dragon's Net* The Adorable Savage* Putting It Over* The Line Runners-1921:* The Fire Eater* A Battle of Wits* Dream Girl* The Millionaire...
, among others.
Film and installations
Sadia produced, edited, and (working with Stephen W. Tayler as EquaEqua
EQUA is a UK-based world fusion music project, founded by the multi-media artist and record producer Sadia Sadia and composer & sound designer Stephen W Tayler....
) scored the short film The Noon Gun
The Noon Gun
The Noon Gun is a 2004 documentary film directed by Anthony Stern. In 1971, the experimental film maker Anthony Stern travelled to Afghanistan with his 16 mm film camera...
. Based on footage originally shot in Afghanistan in 1971, and with the support of the British Council
British Council
The British Council is a United Kingdom-based organisation specialising in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is registered as a charity both in England and Wales, and in Scotland...
, The Noon Gun
The Noon Gun
The Noon Gun is a 2004 documentary film directed by Anthony Stern. In 1971, the experimental film maker Anthony Stern travelled to Afghanistan with his 16 mm film camera...
had its world premiere at the 53rd Melbourne International Film Festival
Melbourne International Film Festival
The Melbourne International Film Festival is an acclaimed annual film festival held over three weeks in Melbourne, Australia. It was founded in 1951, making it one of the oldest in the World....
in August 2004. It subsequently had its UK premiere at the National Museum for Photography, Film and Television (now the National Media Museum ) in Bradford in September 2004. Shortlisted for the Satyajit Ray Foundation Short Film Competition, it has featured in film festivals worldwide.
As a filmmaker, Sadia has also produced and edited the short ‘The End of the Party: Hyde Park 1969’, a view of the 60’s based on previously unseen footage of the famous first performance by Blind Faith
Blind Faith
Blind Faith were an English blues-rock band that consisted of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Steve Winwood and Ric Grech. The band, which was one of the first "super-groups", released their only album, Blind Faith, in August 1969...
in Hyde Park; produced and edited ‘Iggy the Eskimo Girl’, a short featuring Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett , born Roger Keith Barrett, was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and painter, best remembered as a founding member of the band Pink Floyd. He was the lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter during the band's psychedelic years, providing major musical and stylistic...
’s (Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
) girlfriend Iggy, ubiquitously and affectionately known in the 1960’s as ‘Iggy the Eskimo girl’; and directed, produced and edited the film ‘Lit From Within: The Film and Glass Works of Anthony Stern’, a short documentary by Sadia about the filmmaker and glass artist Anthony Stern
Anthony Stern
Anthony Stern was born in Cambridge, England in 1944 and first started making films while at Cambridge University, working as assistant to the avant-garde documentary film maker Peter Whitehead....
, which explores some of Anthony’s life and works, and examines the aesthetic and philosophical relationship between glass and film as materials through which light passes. She also worked as director, editor, producer and sound designer on ‘San Francisco Redux No. 1’, the first installment of a multi-channel installation work. The latter films had their world premiere as part of the curated programme ‘Le Cinema D’Avant-Garde’ at La Cinematheque Francaise in Paris, France on June 27, 2008.
Sadia is also the creator of the single channel video installation ‘The Memory of Water (Part 1)’ which was acquired by ACMI (The Australian Centre for the Moving Image) to form part of its permanent collection of exemplary works by Australian and international artists. It featured in the exhibition ‘Proof: The Act of Seeing With One’s Own Eyes’. The work ran as a loop from 09.12.04 to 13.02.05 as part of the show, as well as appearing on a number of exterior screens in Federation Square, Melbourne.
Sadia is an occasional contributor to the photography magazine ‘DayFour’, most recently in the DayFour ‘Ulysses II’ publication and exhibition at printspace , London, December 2010- January 2011.
In 2009, Sadia was awarded a Studio 18 artists' residency, for international "contemporary visual artists pursuing an innovative practice in a professional capacity", at Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces
Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces
Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces is a contemporary art complex located in the suburb of Fitzroy, Melbourne Australia.The complex was founded in 1985 and contains 3 exhibition spaces and 16 studio facilities.-External links:**...
in Melbourne, Australia. This also marked the first public view of her 2009 installation work ‘Noise/Ghosts of Noise’ . During this time she commenced production on her filmed multi-channel installation, 'Metamorphoses in 'A' Minor . Originally conceived in 2007, the work commenced production at the Kennedy Miller Mitchell motion capture soundstage at Sydney Gate in Sydney, Australia, with the support of Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces
Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces
Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces is a contemporary art complex located in the suburb of Fitzroy, Melbourne Australia.The complex was founded in 1985 and contains 3 exhibition spaces and 16 studio facilities.-External links:**...
and a British Council
British Council
The British Council is a United Kingdom-based organisation specialising in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is registered as a charity both in England and Wales, and in Scotland...
(Aus) Project Grant.. The work was completed in March 2011, at the Chimera Arts studios in Wiltshire, UK.
External links
- Chimera Arts Official website for Sadia Sadia, EquaEquaEQUA is a UK-based world fusion music project, founded by the multi-media artist and record producer Sadia Sadia and composer & sound designer Stephen W Tayler....
and The Noon GunThe Noon GunThe Noon Gun is a 2004 documentary film directed by Anthony Stern. In 1971, the experimental film maker Anthony Stern travelled to Afghanistan with his 16 mm film camera... - IMDb Entry Sadia Sadia