Author: experimentalfilmfestival

Festival occurs 3 times a month! Showcased the best of experimental short films and music videos from around the world.

Director Biography – Alayna Jennings (UNREMEDIED)

Independent filmmaker and spoken word artist Alayna Jennings is a Salt Lake City native. She has worked in the entertainment industry since 2010. Her work combines the artistry of poetry, choreography, and film. Alayna’s passions radiate in her work, addressing critical social issues with a focus on affecting authentic change. Her directorial debut Unremedied attacks… Continue reading Director Biography – Alayna Jennings (UNREMEDIED)

Short Film: UNREMEDIED, 2min., USA, Dance

Sexual harassment is an epidemic. I wrote this piece as a way to relieve the screams I felt suppressed in my own skin. I created this work for anyone who felt they were hiding in their bones too. We can not silence the monsters of our society by hiding them, under beds they grow and… Continue reading Short Film: UNREMEDIED, 2min., USA, Dance

Short Film: BLACK LIVES MATTER, 9min., USA, Experimental

Six black women dancers interpret the struggles of racism and police brutality through there movements. Project Links  Facebook News & Reviews “MOVIE PREMIERE: Six dancers interpret the struggles of racism and police brutality through movement in this short film” AFROPUNK http://afropunk.com/2018/07/movie-premiere-black-lives-m

July 2019 Winning Films

Submit via FilmFreeway:   RED & THE KINGDOM OF SOUND, UK, Animation/Fantasy DIVINE CONSULTANTS – THE BEGINNING, Finland, Animation/Adventure THE BACKWARD ASTRONOMER, USA, Animation/Drama SAVING GREEN, 5min., USA, Animation HAPPY THE ANGRY POLAR BEAR, 3min., Animation/Family WE, 3min., Iran, Animation WHALE FALL, 3min., USA, Animation Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting… Continue reading July 2019 Winning Films

June 2019 Winning Films

Submit via FilmFreeway:   SHINRIN-YOKU, 6min., USA, Experimental TOM, 8min., USA, Experimental/Horror NOBODY’S HOME, 4min, Canada, Music Video GET BACK, 3min., USA, Experimental DO NOT SING TO ME, MY BEAUTY, 6min., Netherlands, Music PASSAGE, 6min., France, Experimental FLORETS, 4min., USA, Dance/Music Video WATERMORPHOSIS, 4min., Germany, Dance UHAMBO, 5min., Australia, Dance WEIGHTLESS, 5min., Canada, Dance HAPPY… Continue reading June 2019 Winning Films

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: Experimental & Music & Dance Festival – June 27, 2019

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: PASSAGE BEST DANCE FILM: WEIGHTLESS BEST PERFORMANCES: GET BACK BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: WATERMORPHOSIS BEST MUSIC: DO NOT SING TO ME, MY BEAUTY THEME: Reborn Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: SHINRIN-YOKU, 6min., USA, Experimental TOM, 8min., USA, Experimental/Horror NOBODY’S HOME, 4min, Canada, Music Video GET BACK, 3min., USA, Experimental DO NOT SING… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: Experimental & Music & Dance Festival – June 27, 2019

WEIGHTLESS Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from Experimental/Music/Dance Festival June 2019

WEIGHTLESS, 5min., Canada, Dance Directed by German Prieto What happens when we allow ourselves to shift perspectives? When we defy established concepts such as “direction”? Perhaps, just perhaps, up is not up, and we need to look down. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

WATERMORPHOSIS Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from Experimental/Music/Dance Festival June 2019

WATERMORPHOSIS, 4min., Germany, Dance Directed by Lorenz Reisel Weightlessly, life moves through dark infinity, a mystical space without threat. The dance embodies the beauty of nature, appears innocent. But as suddenly as it arises, it becomes vulnerable and physical – life is suffocated by dead matter. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of… Continue reading WATERMORPHOSIS Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from Experimental/Music/Dance Festival June 2019