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Director BIO: Neil Kendricks (SUSPENSION)

Director Biography – Neil Kendricks Neil Kendricks, Writer-Director-Cinematographer-Producer Neil Kendricks is a filmmaker, artist, photographer, writer, educator and the Film Curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD). Kendricks earned a Master’s degree in Television, Film and New Media from San Diego State University in 2006. His award-winning short films like 2002’s “Loop” have… Continue reading Director BIO: Neil Kendricks (SUSPENSION)

SUSPENSION, 2min., USA, Experimental

An unseen protagonist is drawn to an enigmatic searchlight piercing the darkness in a lonely vigil for lost souls at sea. News & Reviews “Shipload of Artists Team Up for Event at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego” The La Jolla Light http://www.lajollalight.com/news/2015/dec/03/ship-in-the-woods-artists/ “Culture Report: Cabrillo’s Natural Beauty is About to Meet Artists’ Creations” Voice… Continue reading SUSPENSION, 2min., USA, Experimental

MIMESIS, 4min., USA, Experimental

Mimesis is an obsessive art project I’ve worked on for 3 years, building models and sets, traveling around Western US states including my home state of Montana with a truck full of props as well as creating makeshift sets at home. Nothing in the film is digital, all the visuals are analog, created using miniatures,… Continue reading MIMESIS, 4min., USA, Experimental

Director BIO: Amy Secada & Daniel Garica (NAU)

Director Biography – Amy Secada, Daniel Garica Amy Secada is a multi-disciplinary visionary artist specializing in neo-ritual audiovisual works, art activism and performance art. Secada combines her skills as a Dancer, Songwriter, Couture Costume Designer, Filmmaker, Vocalist, and Choreographer to produce transcendental art dedicated to spread awareness of environmental issues and Indigenous cultural and social rights.… Continue reading Director BIO: Amy Secada & Daniel Garica (NAU)

NAU, 11min., USA, Experimental/Dance

NAU (Native Americans Unite) is an audiovisual dance journey celebrating the unification of tribes against the fossil fuel industry. NAU aims to spread Chief Wovoka’s message of inter-tribal unity through song and dance to overcome all obstacles, peacefully. Project Links Website Facebook Film Type: Experimental Runtime: 11 minutes 20 seconds Completion Date: July 12, 2017… Continue reading NAU, 11min., USA, Experimental/Dance

Experimental Festival Testimonial – August 6 2018

Will Kim Even though I was not able to attend the festival, I appreciated how clear the communication was and how respectful they were with the films and filmmakers. In addition, I enjoyed watching the audience’s feedback video on my film and it made me feel like my art is being appreciated and I should… Continue reading Experimental Festival Testimonial – August 6 2018

TOP 100 Reviewed Festival on FilmFreeway

Submit via FilmFreeway: Dear Experimental, Dance & Music Film Festival, Congratulations! Your festival has ranked as one of the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals on FilmFreeway for the month of July! According to reviews from real FilmFreeway users, your festival ranks in the top 2% of more than 6,000 film festivals and creative contests around… Continue reading TOP 100 Reviewed Festival on FilmFreeway

JULY 2018 EXPERIMENTAL Short Films

Submit via FilmFreeway: PUPPETS AND PUSHPINS, 4min., Canada, Dance/Music Video THE BUTTER KNIFE, 6min., USA, Comedy/Romance THE LEGEND OF RASPUTIN, 13min., Canada, Family/Animation **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Festival Directors: Mary Cox, Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: John Johnson,… Continue reading JULY 2018 EXPERIMENTAL Short Films

July 25 2018 – Today’s Experimental Festival TESTIMONIAL

Pablo Mengin-Lecreulx I am very happy that my film “Scandal” was selected at your beautiful festival. Good communication and selection. Very nice Festival. Hopefully I’ll be able to attend next time! Thanks a lot. Submit via FilmFreeway:

July 13 2018 – Today’s Experimental Festival TESTIMONIAL

Tim Ballard I’m honored to have had my animation selected for this festival. No other festival I know of provides an audience feedback video and the communication was excellent. I wasn’t able to attend in person, but hope to some day, looked like a great turnout. OH MY…., 4min,., USA, Animation/Music Video Directed by Tim BallardMusic… Continue reading July 13 2018 – Today’s Experimental Festival TESTIMONIAL