Thomas Freundlich is one of the leading practitioners in Finland’s vibrantly growing independent dance film scene. Mr. Freundlich’s work ranges from dance shorts, documentary work, performance videography and 3D projects to music videos and projection design for the stage. His work has been seen at dozens of film festivals worldwide as well as broadcast TV… Continue reading Director Biography – Thomas Freundlich (COLD STORAGE)
Category: Experimental Short Films
Short Film: COLD STORAGE, 9min., Finland, Dance
Cold Storage is a short dance film that pays homage to the virtuosic physical performances and melancholy comedy of the classic silent screen. On a desolate arctic shore, a lonely fisherman discovers his prehistoric counterpart frozen in the ice, and thaws him out as his newfound soul brother.
Director Biography – Katerina Giannakopoulou (PANDEMIA)
Director Statement I have been directing my own multidisciplinary projects since 2017. I combine modern dance with flamenco and dance theatre while using complex rhythms, sounds and music from all over the world to create innovative performances. Within 5 weeks Pandemia was honoured 6 times in the categories of BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM, BEST MUSIC… Continue reading Director Biography – Katerina Giannakopoulou (PANDEMIA)
Short Film: PANDEMIA, 4min., Germany, Music/Experimental
Pandemia An experimental movie such as an art music video which shows the relationship between human kind and nature and how it has evolved through the artistic perspective of dance. The viral pandemic is the theme. I got my inspiration from the strange rythm of the music and its sound easthetic, also choosing dance… Continue reading Short Film: PANDEMIA, 4min., Germany, Music/Experimental
Short Film: WAKE, 8min., UK, Dance
WAKE is a short dance film which explores and responds to modern attitudes around loss and grief, taking inspiration from different rituals and funeral traditions from around the world. Filmed on the stark and shifting terrain of Dartmoor, WAKE steers us through one’s woman’s journey of grief. Project Links Facebook Twitter Instagram
Director Biography – Garry Stewart (THE CIRCADIAN CYCLE)
Garry Stewart was appointed the Artistic Director of Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) in 1999. He has created a significant repertoire of works for ADT which have become renowned for their ambitious artistic collaborations, rigorous research and a compelling movement vocabulary. His works have toured to some of the most prestigious theatres in the world including… Continue reading Director Biography – Garry Stewart (THE CIRCADIAN CYCLE)
Short Film: THE CIRCADIAN CYCLE, 16min., Australia, Dance
The Circadian Cycle is a short film conceived and directed by Garry Stewart, with cinematography from renowned director and film maker Cordelia Beresford. Filmed within the stunning South Australian landscape, The Circadian Cycle draws upon choreography from Australian Dance Theatre’s award winning mainstage work The Beginning of Nature. Using the dancing body as a metaphor,… Continue reading Short Film: THE CIRCADIAN CYCLE, 16min., Australia, Dance
Director Biography – Armeara Blackwell (THROUGH THESE EYES)
Armeara Blackwell is a 20 year old college graduate from Baltimore, Maryland. She has been dancing she she was 10 and has since then traveled to Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Chicago to perform. She recently graduated from the Community College of Baltimore County Essex. She graduated with honors and received her AFA… Continue reading Director Biography – Armeara Blackwell (THROUGH THESE EYES)
Short Film: THROUGH THESE EYES, 3min., USA, Dance
This video expresses the emotions and frustrations of individuals regarding the recent events. Events like the protests/rioting, police related killings/deaths, racial related killing/deaths, and the justice that has not been served for those who have lost their lives. Through this video we hope to open the eyes of every person that watches it and… Continue reading Short Film: THROUGH THESE EYES, 3min., USA, Dance
Director Biography – Torben Loth (BONDIARIES)
Torben is a Berlin based director, videographer and editor. After finishing his studies in Motion-Design he found his passion in finding and creating images for musicians and anybody who wants to bring stories to life on the screen. He has worked on a number of projects, mainly music videos for international Singer-Songwriters. In 2019 he… Continue reading Director Biography – Torben Loth (BONDIARIES)
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