Happy new year HippCasters! We're back in the audiosphere with a brand new episode inspired by the premiere of a new music commission for Jean Epstein's Finis Terrae (1929), premiering at HippFest 2026.

Digital Content Manager Christina Webber catches up with Cinetopia's Amanda Rogers, plus musicians Dan Abrahams and Philippe Boudot as they begin creating a brand new soundscape for this film, set on a bleak island off the Breton coast. The film’s visual style, rich in atmosphere, and with a dual sense of menace and beauty, is an exciting invitation to the musicians whose folk-infused score will illuminate the thrilling elemental rhythm of this land and seascape.

The Finis Terrae project is produced by Cinetopia in collaboration with the Edinburgh Film Guild. It is funded by Cockaigne Fund, administered by Foundation Scotland, and with support from the Hope Scott Trust and Help Musicians. We are excited to host the world premiere of this new music commission as part of HippFest 2026.

Enjoy the show!

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Additional reading/relevant links

• Full speaker bios and an English transcript of this episode are available here
• Book tickets for the premiere of Finis Terrae (18 March) at HippFest 2026
• Cinetopia: Scotland's Film Community
• More info on Cinetopia's project I Ken Whaur I'm Guan
• More info on purchasing a HippFest 2026 Festival Pass
• Stay in touch with Dan Abrahams and Philippe Boudot
• More info about ⁠Dowally⁠ (Dan Abrahams and Rachel Petyt)