Author: experimentalfilmfestival

Filmmaker and choreographer, Louis-Martin is a graduate of Canada’s National Ballet School. He danced for Ottawa Ballet, the National Ballet of Portugal, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal and Ciné Qua Non Média. Alongside his interpretive endeavors, he choreographed over 30 works for such companies as BJM-Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, Ottawa Ballet, Ballet Jorgen,… Continue reading Director Biography – Louis-Martin Charest (CALL/AWAKENING AT THE TOP)

In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, the Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur (Quebec, Canada) Artistic Director, Guillaume Côté reacted with innovation and resilience to a cancellation of the live performances and created a digital initiative titled A Shared Solitude in collaboration with the Orchestre Métropolitain (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) and conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The result… Continue reading Short Film: CALL/AWAKENING AT THE TOP, 7min., Canada, Dance

asking the question of originality in a world of DIY Reproduction

Laura Katz Rizzo holds a BA in History and English, an Ed. M. in Dance, and a Ph. D. in Dance and Women’s Studies. She has performed with several ballet and contemporary dance companies, and as an independent performer and choreographer. Her screen dance, Takako Vs. 9 Lives, has been selected and screened at film… Continue reading Director Biography – Laura Katz Rizzo (IONIC RESONANCE)

Ionic Resonance is a short dance film that captures the responsive currents of water’s flow, as well as the tranquil beauty of Franklin D. Roosevelt Park, a green oasis within the city of Philadelphia, PA . A cast of 8 dancers in white costumes conjures spiritual imagery as they swirl, glide and ripple in the… Continue reading Short Film: IONIC RESONANCE, 5min., USA, Dance

Marshall Pynkoski’s fascination with music, theatre and dance of the 17th and 18th centuries began in classes with the late Leonard Crainford and John Marshall, respectively Chairman and Major Examiner, Royal Academy of Dancing in London. His further studies with Florentina Lojekova (Master Artist of Czech Republic) and David Moroni (the Royal Winnipeg Ballet) were… Continue reading Director Biography – Marshall Pynkoski (THE EYE AND EYE’S DELIGHT)

The Eye and Eye’s Delight opens with the appearance of an Angel, who is herself recounting a dream-like experience. A doe in the wood catches the eye of the Virgin as she passes by, and as a result, magically gives birth to the Unicorn. The Angel, in turn, bends her face so close to that… Continue reading Short Film: THE EYE AND EYE’S DELIGHT, 15min., Canada, Dance

Theme of the workThe theme of this work is a strong desire for freedom of person who is under control.The story is set in Japan in the parallel world. StoryThe girl, an android, does not have her intentions.However, she lives freely with her intentions in her imagination world that is created in her mind.The work… Continue reading Short Film: LOVE SONG, 4min., Japan, Music Video

Erin is on a quest to create stories that bring to life the inner experiences we all have. She has directed and/or produced 5 documentaries (“The War to Be Her” TIFF 2016, “The Other Shore” SXSW 2013, “Mission Congo” TIFF 2013, “Rising Sons” DocNYC 2016, “Made in India” Hot Docs 2010), directed for like-minded branded… Continue reading Director Biography – Erin Heidenreich (6 FEET APART)

A reimagining of the disconnection many of us feel living in a pandemic. Project Type:Short Runtime:2 minutes 29 seconds Completion Date:November 1, 2020 Country of Origin:United States Country of Filming:United States Language:English Shooting Format:Alexa Aspect Ratio:16:9 Film Color:Color