Jevan Chowdhury is an award-winning filmmaker with 19 years experience in film production. He has led and managed campaigns for international organisations, governments and cultural institutions including the UK Department of International Trade, MTR, Barnardo’s, Hong Kong Ballet and the Institution of Civil Engineers. His placemaking project ‘Moving Cities’ is responsible for the engagement of… Continue reading Director Biography – Jevan Chowdhury (MOVING BARCELONA)
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Festival occurs 3 times a month! Showcased the best of experimental short films and music videos from around the world.
Short Film: MOVING BARCELONA, 6min, UK, Dance
Moving Barcelona is a magical realist dance story about the Catalonian capital, an autonomous region in the Spanish State contending with an identity crisis. A city with everything going for it is still haunted by the ghosts of its past and despite much progress, it finds itself unearthing old wounds. Narrated by celebrated actor, Pep… Continue reading Short Film: MOVING BARCELONA, 6min, UK, Dance
Short Film: ONOMATOPOEIA, 10min, Germany, Dance
Stuck on stage with no audience, dancers Adaya and Woosang search to understand if what they are saying is being heard or if the meaning of what they mean is being missed. A single shot dance film by director Jasmine Ellis. Project Links Website Facebook Instagram
Short Film: THE NEW LIFE, 9min., Switzerland, Dance
A beautiful woman called life. Steps lightly and tenderly, breaking through fear, anger, and doubts, turning them into faith, love, and hope into the new life. Director – Dmitry Khamzin
Director Biography – Ani Taj (SUNDAY)
Ani Taj is a director-choreographer and founder of The Dance Cartel. She choreographs music videos, films, large-scale dance experiences, VR, concerts, and non-traditional musicals, and is a deep believer that whatever the platform, dance can actually be a GOOD TIME for everyone. In 2019 Taj & collaborator-sister Amy O’Neal co-choreographed Wajatta’s VR experience Runnin, which… Continue reading Director Biography – Ani Taj (SUNDAY)
Short Film: SUNDAY, 3min., USA, Dance
“Societies are composed of crowds, of groups, of bodies, of classes, and constitute peoples.” – Henri Lefebvre, rhythmanalysis“Much of the wiring of our brain circuits is devoted to being in tune with others.” – Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score Time sort of stopped. Or it stretched out, slow and amorphous, without… Continue reading Short Film: SUNDAY, 3min., USA, Dance
Director Biography – Aina Lanas (desasosiego.)
Dancer, choreographer and creator in constant development and movement. Her interest in the arts begins with painting, continues with music and later focuses on dance, combining the latter with photography over a period of 3 years. Characterized by her versatility and ease of adaptation, Aina has been experimenting in different styles and fields of urban… Continue reading Director Biography – Aina Lanas (desasosiego.)
Short Film: desasosiego., 6min., Spain, Dance
Little me.Little life.Small everything and sometimes I forgetthat you are leaving, that you are already gone because your voice is still with me. And what to ask for?If there is nothing.What will remain if the ashes are silent?A breath in the wind of what has been livedand an eternal plea from the finite. Project Links… Continue reading Short Film: desasosiego., 6min., Spain, Dance
Short Film: BEGIN – A DANCE FILM, USA, Dance
The Dancer lives and breathes dance. Embodiment of the human spirit, she persists through blood, sweat, and tears in pursuit of perfection. Does she succeed or fail? Is this the end or the beginning? Project Links Website
Short Film: THE 12TH NIGHT, 8min,. China, Dance
There is no doubt that 2020 has become an important part of history.The Breaking Art Festival(BAF) is an important contemporary dance festival in southern China.Last year, the BAF takes death as the theme and discusses the topics of life and art.This film not only records the recording of BAF, but also extends the dialogue further.
