A self-taught dancer, Anjela Vega later trained with companies such as Pilobolus and Push Physical Theatre. In 2008 she founded Post Mortem Movement Theater and has been creating new works with them ever since. She recently won a grant to study in Spoleto, Italy with top directors and choreographers, and won a full scholarship to… Continue reading Director Biography – Anjela Vega (THANATOS)
Category: Short Films at Festival
Short Film: THANATOS, 6min., USA, Music Video
Nonsense Mouth is a surreal and lyrical visual album in six chapters by theatrical composer Ellen Warkentine, exploring the heroine’s journey and themes of identity and individuation. Chapter One of the visual album “Nonsense Mouth.” “Thanatos” is an appeal to the life force, to the divine imagination; a plea to be seen and known fully,… Continue reading Short Film: THANATOS, 6min., USA, Music Video
Director BIO: Kate Kroll (RANGWANG)
Kate Kroll genres: Documentary, Experimental, Fiction topics: Arts, Music, Multicultural Senior: Director, Producer, Production Manager Intermediate: Editor, Writer, Camera Operator Junior: Host, Music, Social Media Strategist Projects HeelKick: The Real Women of Wrestling Shin-chi’s Canoe Calling on the Dancestors Calling On The Dancestors Bio Kate Kroll is a multi-skilled filmmaker with a strong commitment to… Continue reading Director BIO: Kate Kroll (RANGWANG)
Short Film: RANGWANG, 6min., Canada, Experimental
An experimental documentary containing interviews with Tibetan refugees as they discuss Tibetan self immolation, their feelings about it, and what would drive somone to commit such an extreme act. Film Type: Documentary, Experimental, Short Genres: Short, Experimental, documentary Runtime: 6 minutes 30 seconds Completion Date: April 10, 2018 Country of Origin: Canada Country of Filming:… Continue reading Short Film: RANGWANG, 6min., Canada, Experimental
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
Experimental Film & Music Video Festival 