Author: experimentalfilmfestival

Scapelands is a short dance film that explores our primal connections with nature and the effect of urban living on the human mind. With countries in lockdown due to the current global pandemic, the psychological impact of our physical environments is being felt more significantly across the world than ever before. Scapelands was commissioned by… Continue reading Short Film: SCAPELANDS, 4min., UK, Dance

Born in 1979 in Volvic in the volcanic region of France, Bastien spent several years as a successful designer, marketing and communications expert in France, before spending this last decade in experiencing a life that conveys meaning.In 2010, he sold his communications agency to travel extensively in Asia in order to disconnect from the busy… Continue reading Director Biography – BASTIEN SOLEIL (TANG’O)

Sometimes, art is doing something simply because we know it will be beautiful.With the combination of water, lighting and dancer Ariadna’s talent, TANG’O offers the viewer an innovative take on underwater videography and art in general.In my eyes, beauty and joy are related. This is why we choose such powerful, dynamic and lively music and… Continue reading Short Film: TANG’O, 3min., France, Dance

This is a dance film, created in response to the concept of the past overwhelming the present – the idea that we can drown in the ink of past journal entries. And then, when we are ready, we separate the turbid from the clear, allowing the ink to find its home back in the past,… Continue reading Short Film: INK, 4min., USA, Dance

Sonia Gemmiti is a Montreal-based filmmaker and multimedia installation artist. In 2019, she received the Cayle Chernin Award for Media Production for her script Outside My Window. With the support of the CCA and mentor/Associate Producer Guy Maddin, Sonia went on to produce and direct a narrative short film based on her award-winning script—an expressionist… Continue reading Director Biography – Sonia Gemmiti (OUTSIDE MY WINDOW)

An expressionistic exploration of agoraphobia and isolation. A young woman stares outside her window, summoning the courage to step outside.

An exquisite study of love and loss through the choreography of Jordan James Bridge, set to a haunting sonic landscape by Tom Ashbrook. This astonishing new film from Rick Guest & Rob Rae features the incredible talents of dancers Eileih Muir and Izzac Carroll, with stunning costumes by fashion editor Olivia Pomp. Project Links  Website… Continue reading Short Film: Séance, The Holding On and The Letting Go, 7min., UK, Dance

A teenage girl struggles with her thoughts as they battle she seeks guidance in the House of God. Director – Ioannis Koutroubis

A filmmaker and stills photographer based in Stockholm, Sweden. Awarded for his documentary short ALIGHT which was shot in Rwanda and Malawi. Has worked with commercial clients such as Volvo, Adidas and H&M.