Set to the classic minimalist music of Philip Glass, arranged for marimbas and synthesizer by the Canadian percussion duo Taktus, this film juxtaposes the natural world and those things that humans have created within it. As the viewer is mesmerized by the rhythmic flow of this vivid imagery, they are propelled to confront the opposing… Continue reading Short Film: MUSIC IN CONTRARY MOTION, 10min., Canada, Musical
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Short Film: KAOTIC DRUMLINE: DRUMMING WITH A DIFFERENCE, 12min., USA, Documentary
On the South Side of Chicago, the Kaotic Drumline brings people together with creativity, energy and hope. [Documentary Short] . . . Conceived as a follow-up to the critically-acclaimed documentary “Tomorrow’s Hope” (https://tomorrowshopefilm.com). Project Links Website
Director Biography – Natalia Marty, Paula Nunez (102 DEGREES)
Natalia Marty, freelance filmmaker, lead producer and art director.She graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA, Film/Cinema/Video Studies.Marty conceptualized ideas and ensemble media assets int high-quality, dynamic content as an Assistant Editor in SCAD. She developed and managed the independent feature film “Blind Cop 2”, worked closely… Continue reading Director Biography – Natalia Marty, Paula Nunez (102 DEGREES)
Short Film: 102 DEGREES, 14min., USA, Dance
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Tampa City Ballet presents 7th Avenue & Ybor – 102 Degrees, a short film about the cycle of life, loss and love.In 1918, the cigar factory workers in Ybor City were among the hardest hit communities by the Spanish Flu in Florida. Living and working close together, they wore… Continue reading Short Film: 102 DEGREES, 14min., USA, Dance
Director Biography – Jevan Chowdhury (MOVING BARCELONA)
Jevan Chowdhury is an award-winning filmmaker with 19 years experience in film production. He has led and managed campaigns for international organisations, governments and cultural institutions including the UK Department of International Trade, MTR, Barnardo’s, Hong Kong Ballet and the Institution of Civil Engineers. His placemaking project ‘Moving Cities’ is responsible for the engagement of… Continue reading Director Biography – Jevan Chowdhury (MOVING BARCELONA)
Short Film: MOVING BARCELONA, 6min, UK, Dance
Moving Barcelona is a magical realist dance story about the Catalonian capital, an autonomous region in the Spanish State contending with an identity crisis. A city with everything going for it is still haunted by the ghosts of its past and despite much progress, it finds itself unearthing old wounds. Narrated by celebrated actor, Pep… Continue reading Short Film: MOVING BARCELONA, 6min, UK, Dance
Short Film: ONOMATOPOEIA, 10min, Germany, Dance
Stuck on stage with no audience, dancers Adaya and Woosang search to understand if what they are saying is being heard or if the meaning of what they mean is being missed. A single shot dance film by director Jasmine Ellis. Project Links Website Facebook Instagram
Short Film: THE NEW LIFE, 9min., Switzerland, Dance
A beautiful woman called life. Steps lightly and tenderly, breaking through fear, anger, and doubts, turning them into faith, love, and hope into the new life. Director – Dmitry Khamzin
Director Biography – Ani Taj (SUNDAY)
Ani Taj is a director-choreographer and founder of The Dance Cartel. She choreographs music videos, films, large-scale dance experiences, VR, concerts, and non-traditional musicals, and is a deep believer that whatever the platform, dance can actually be a GOOD TIME for everyone. In 2019 Taj & collaborator-sister Amy O’Neal co-choreographed Wajatta’s VR experience Runnin, which… Continue reading Director Biography – Ani Taj (SUNDAY)
Short Film: SUNDAY, 3min., USA, Dance
“Societies are composed of crowds, of groups, of bodies, of classes, and constitute peoples.” – Henri Lefebvre, rhythmanalysis“Much of the wiring of our brain circuits is devoted to being in tune with others.” – Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score Time sort of stopped. Or it stretched out, slow and amorphous, without… Continue reading Short Film: SUNDAY, 3min., USA, Dance
