Author: experimentalfilmfestival

Exodus – a phenomenon in which each participant of a multi-person journey undergoes individual challenges. This test reveals the deeply hidden secrets of the human personality thus forcing to make personal choices. Pulled into the vortex of mass supremacy, everyone is coping with the reality on its own. The final decision is made each time… Continue reading Short Film: EXODUS, 35min., Poland, Dance

Oscar De Leon is a Mexican-American filmmaker based out of Fargo, ND. He often operates under his artist name, “Guero,” which roughly translates to “white boy”, a nickname he grew up with. De Leon has been working independently since the age of 18, eschewing film school to pursue his passions. He has since gone on… Continue reading Director Biography – Oscar De Leon (WAKE)

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. Project Links  Website News &… Continue reading Short Film: WAKE, 6min., USA, Dance

This film seeks to be both a performance recording, and a visual experiment.We want to show the power and grace of the/her body, and in parallel the effort and pain.Marion Gautier De Charnacé is a dancer at the Opera de Paris.She embodies this character with her personal brand of visual stamina and musical introspection.We alternate… Continue reading Short Film: ERR, 4min,. France, Dance

Erik Bergstrand, born in 1979, has a wide cultural background, both in performing arts, photography, music and film, for the past 10 years he has mainly worked as a project manager for other artists’ development opportunities. This is his first dance film in 10 years. Milka Sakic Mennell born 1977. Has worked as a choreographer,… Continue reading Director Biography – Erik Bergstrand, Milka Sakic Mennell (IDILA)

Synopsis: Alive through inner and confined movements, the film stays fluid between time and space where oxygen may not be enough. Choreographer Milka Sakic Mennell, Director and Photographer Erik Bergstrand and composer Martin Öhman take us on a collective journey through various forms of synopsis. Everything from neutralism, competition, mutualism, predation, parasitism, commensalism. Here we… Continue reading Short Film: IDILA, 8min., Sweden, Dance

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Short Film: THE MIDNIGHT TRIP Best Animation: SHOWDOWN Best Experimental: CROWD Best Performances: COLLECTIVE STASIS Best Cinematography: WHERE WE GREW OLD Best Direction: THE SECRET WALLS Best Sound & Music: THE SAND BOX Theme of night: Connecting in a unique way NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: June 2021 EXPERIMENTAL Festival

CHAMELEON, 7min,. France, Dance Directed by Janell Burgess , Shawn Vitale “Chameleon” is a transformative blend of two spirits becoming one. Representing the continuous re-inventing of relationship, it evokes and awakens both feelings of submissiveness & sensuality. Originally created as an ensemble dance for stage work, today, Choreographer and Artistic Director of Jazz Spectrum Dance… Continue reading SHORT FILM TRAILER: CHAMELEON, 7min,. France, Dance

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Short Film: EDGING NORMAL Best Dance Film: TEETER Best Direction: LIGHT OF DAWN Best Performances: FINDING US /// AGAIN Best Cinematography: экзальтация / exaltation Best Sound & Music: BEAUTY IN DECAY Theme of night: Connecting in a unique way NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: June 2021 DANCE Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Short Film: HIT THE BUCKET Best Music Video: ARM IN A SLING BY EXTRATERRESTRIALS Best Direction: SHOJON – THEOREM Best Performances: WHEN SHE RISES Best Cinematography: THE STORM Best Sound & Music: THE SKYS – COMMUNICATION Theme of night: Exposing unfairness. NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: June 2021 MUSIC Festival