I no longer create films, but as this website is a showcase for creative work, I decided to include some of the reviews I received for various commissioned pieces:
‘Live soundtracks for brilliant films.’
Perth International Arts Festival (Australia).
'Michael Salander's manipulation of still images as part of the production, “A Number”, made a critical contribution to this intense, intriguing piece. The films were beautiful meditations on identity through DNA strands and fingerprints, which fitted the play perfectly. The collaboration worked well, and involved lots of experimentation before we felt we’d got it right, but Michael is an excellent collaborator: adaptable, thoughtful and precise.'
Juliet Forster, Associate Director, York Theatre Royal.
‘Christopher O’Gorman and John Potter’s collaboration with cutting-edge film-maker Michael Salander on their Conductus project has caused a critical stir.’
Cambridge Early Music second Festival of the Voice.
‘…(Being Dufay) is a wonderful collaboration! Excellent work, the video is splendid! We really like the dark colours and atmospheres, the sense of peace and suspension and that certain religious mood it transmits. Beautiful!’
Invizuals.com (Italy).
‘A stunning tour-de-force…..with a video projection that was as organic and original as the score.’
Chicago Classical Review.
‘The Being Dufay films were very beautiful.’
Jo Nockels, Opera North Projects Manager.
‘The audience feedback was extremely positive with many fantastic comments about Michael Salander’s film.’
Christopher O’Gorman, tenor.
‘Michael Salander creates films with the highest degree of artistic integrity. The visual concepts are original in their own right, yet are a beautiful counterpart to my musical compositions.’
Ambrose Field, composer.
'I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Michael Salander. He came to work with us on producing a film for year 11 and year 9 which celebrated their achievements in school so far. It has been a massive success and we were really pleased to see the finished product. If you could pass on our gratitude for his hard work I would really appreciate it.'
Sarah Tosney. Aspiration Leader. York High School.