experimentalfilmfestival

Eclosion Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Experimental/Music/Dance Festival Oct. 2019

ECLOSION, 5min., Canada, Experimental Directed by Jenny Ni Ann, who has just turned 20, is ashamed of the way she looks, especially the freckles on her face. She dreams to one day feel beautiful, and go from caterpillar to butterfly. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

Brute Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Experimental/Music/Dance Festival Oct. 2019

BRUTE, 4min., Australia, Dance Directed by Cass Mortimer Eipper ‘Brute’ is about duality – how we try to restrain the untameable beast within us, and how this in turn contorts and mystifies our consciousness. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

Animal Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Experimental/Music/Dance Festival Oct. 2019

ANIMAL, 7min., France, Dance Directed by Raphaël THIERS This short film is an adaption of the performance Animale (choreography by Lisie Philip, music by Laurent Tamagno). It was produced for an event in the MAMAC (the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Nice) called “la Nuit des Musées” in 2017. I perceived the show… Continue reading Animal Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Experimental/Music/Dance Festival Oct. 2019

Director Biography – Boris Schaarschmidt (Eldur Á Himni – Fire in the Sky)

BORIS SCHAARSCHMIDT (www.borisschaarschmidt.com) Boris Schaarschmidt holds a BA in Cinematography from the University of Applied Sciences in Dortmund, Germany, and an MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute (AFI) in Los Angeles. He received an annual scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and the Pat Hitchcock O’Connell Scholarship Award. Boris has written,… Continue reading Director Biography – Boris Schaarschmidt (Eldur Á Himni – Fire in the Sky)

Short Film: Eldur Á Himni – Fire in the Sky, 7min., Iceland, Experimental

Buckle up for compelling, fast images of the magnificent Northern Light shot in Iceland over the winter. Project Links Website

Short Film: SUCKR FOR LOVE, 4min., Germany, Music Video

Suckr for Love’s socio-critical Music Video mirrors the present society we live in, tackles the topic of carelessness, superficiality and the meaning of love. If you take a second look, you will find food for thought to start caring for the wonderful world we live in and want to keep living in. Project Links Website… Continue reading Short Film: SUCKR FOR LOVE, 4min., Germany, Music Video

Director Biography – Jenny Ni (ECLOSION)

Coming from a different cultural background, Jenny believes her vision in film can speak to a diverse group. She enjoys the process of filmmaking but most importantly the messages conveyed throughout this art form. She finds it spectacular how one film can change one person’s perspective. Although it is still under debate whether female filmmakers… Continue reading Director Biography – Jenny Ni (ECLOSION)

Short Film: ECLOSION, 5min., Canada, Experimental

Ann, who has just turned 20, is ashamed of the way she looks, especially the freckles on her face. She dreams to one day feel beautiful, and go from caterpillar to butterfly. Project Links Instagram

Director Biography – Ryan K. McNeal (THE FIRE WITHIN)

Ryan K. McNeal is a director and colorist based in Los Angeles. He graduated Columbia College Chicago in 2012 with a BA in Film Directing. Most recently he works as a freelance colorist on music videos, commercials, and film. As a director, his passion lies in telling stories that explore pain and loss, but are… Continue reading Director Biography – Ryan K. McNeal (THE FIRE WITHIN)

Short Film: THE FIRE WITHIN, 5min., USA, Music Video

Award-winning pianist/composer Jennifer Thomas teams up with The Rogue Pianist (Kimberly StarKey) in this epic piece that illustrates the fire within us all. News & Reviews “Jennifer Thomas’ New Masterpiece – “The Fire Within”” Mormon Music https://mormonmusic.org/artists/jennifer-thomas/je