Author: experimentalfilmfestival

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)

“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

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.)

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

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

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.

Showcase of the best SCI-FI/FANTASY SHORT FILMS in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Film: ALL FOR A HELEN Best Cinematography: COMPOSITION Best Performances: MINCED Best Direction: THE HYPERZOO Best Sound & Music: DANSANG – THE CITY Theme of night: Life NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: August 2021 EXPERIMENTAL Festival

SHOWDOWN, 4min., USA, Animation Directed by Holly Schroeder A solitary UFO lands in a ghost town but tension mounts when a more sinister character arrives on the horizon.

http://www.rethinkdance.com/ Wake is an artistic story-telling dance film designed to educate and bring awareness to underlying issues that have become normal in our society. Wake captures an extension of the subconscious using movement and nature as the fundamental elements to ignite and lead initiatives to create positive changes in our world.

Showcase of the best DANCE SHORT FILMS in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Film: WE WILL KALEID – REVOKE Best Music Video: SUSHI Best Cinematography: FAUTEUIL LIT Best Direction: CORETTA Best Sound & Music: BALLESTRA Theme of night: Life NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: August 2021 MUSIC Festival