Category: Dance Film

Short Film: BAD FEELING, 4min., French Polynesia, Dance

A couple of young Polynesian dancers share a dance in Paris, maybe for the last time … Film Type: Experimental, Music Video, Short Genres: Romance, Drama, Dance Runtime: 3 minutes 51 seconds Completion Date: May 13, 2019 Production Budget: 4,500 EUR Country of Origin: French Polynesia Country of Filming: French Polynesia Shooting Format: Digital Aspect… Continue reading Short Film: BAD FEELING, 4min., French Polynesia, Dance

Director Biography – Alan Lake (THE EMBRACE OF THE VALKRIES)

Alan Lake is a performer, choreographer, director and visual artist. He studied visual arts for five years (DEC and BAC in visual arts). He undertakes and obtains his technical DEC in Dance-performance in 2007 at the Quebec Dance School. Since 2007, Alan Lake has joined the companies: Harold Rhéaume’s son, Adrien dances in NU, Jumeaux… Continue reading Director Biography – Alan Lake (THE EMBRACE OF THE VALKRIES)

Short Film: THE EMBRACE OF THE VALKRIES, 17min., Canada, Dance

Through Scrape The Twilight, Alan Lake continues the symbolist epic begun with The film Ravages. In a variation of solos thought for his long-time collaborators, he advances not on his intimate territories, but on those of the interpreters. The piece shows a series of portraits revealing the moving layers of their interior landscapes, and this,… Continue reading Short Film: THE EMBRACE OF THE VALKRIES, 17min., Canada, Dance

Short Film: A MOTHER’S SOLILOQUY, 6min., USA, Dance

A recovering alcoholic must make a moral inventory in order to reconnect with her estranged son. Told through contemporary dance, ‘A Mother’s Soliloquy’ creates a visual-music poem that explores the cyclical nature of addiction. Best played loud. Project Links  Website News & Reviews “Premiere: Hear Prateek Rajagopal’s Eerie New Score for ‘A Mother’s Soliloquy’” Rolling… Continue reading Short Film: A MOTHER’S SOLILOQUY, 6min., USA, Dance

Short Film: BRETON AFTERNOON, 7min., USA, Dance

An improvised dance performance based on a poem by Ernest Christopher Dowson. Performance by Tamisha Guy Directed by Katie Sadler Cinematography by Carissa Henderson Music by Andrew Cooke 1st Assistant Camera: Sara Laufer Gaffer: Darren Joe Key Grip: Ryen Tetzloff Production Assistant: Gracia Imboden Produced by Max Rothman, Du’Bois A’Keen and J.Y. Chun Film Type:… Continue reading Short Film: BRETON AFTERNOON, 7min., USA, Dance

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: Music & Dance Festival – February 6, 2020

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: SHIFT BEST DANCE PERFORMERS: SONDER BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: LOOK OUT BEST MUSIC: DUET NO. 4 Theme of night: Our True Instincts Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: THE WEB OPERA Episode 3, 13min., USA, Music Short LOOK OUT, 6min., USA, Experimental FREE FALL, 3min., USA, Music Short SOCIAL MEDIA BLUES, 4min., USA,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: Music & Dance Festival – February 6, 2020