Short Film: INFECTED, 4min,. USA, Music Video

A dystopian glimpse into the fall of contemporary western society by Madrid punk band A.C.T., animated and directed by 21 year Minneapolis resident Alfonso Cronopio. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Instagram

Director Biography – Louis-Martin Charest (CALL/AWAKENING AT THE TOP)

Filmmaker and choreographer, Louis-Martin is a graduate of Canada’s National Ballet School. He danced for Ottawa Ballet, the National Ballet of Portugal, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal and Ciné Qua Non Média. Alongside his interpretive endeavors, he choreographed over 30 works for such companies as BJM-Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, Ottawa Ballet, Ballet Jorgen,… Continue reading Director Biography – Louis-Martin Charest (CALL/AWAKENING AT THE TOP)

Short Film: CALL/AWAKENING AT THE TOP, 7min., Canada, Dance

In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, the Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur (Quebec, Canada) Artistic Director, Guillaume Côté reacted with innovation and resilience to a cancellation of the live performances and created a digital initiative titled A Shared Solitude in collaboration with the Orchestre Métropolitain (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) and conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The result… Continue reading Short Film: CALL/AWAKENING AT THE TOP, 7min., Canada, Dance

Director Biography – Laura Katz Rizzo (IONIC RESONANCE)

Laura Katz Rizzo holds a BA in History and English, an Ed. M. in Dance, and a Ph. D. in Dance and Women’s Studies. She has performed with several ballet and contemporary dance companies, and as an independent performer and choreographer. Her screen dance, Takako Vs. 9 Lives, has been selected and screened at film… Continue reading Director Biography – Laura Katz Rizzo (IONIC RESONANCE)

Director Biography – Marshall Pynkoski (THE EYE AND EYE’S DELIGHT)

Marshall Pynkoski’s fascination with music, theatre and dance of the 17th and 18th centuries began in classes with the late Leonard Crainford and John Marshall, respectively Chairman and Major Examiner, Royal Academy of Dancing in London. His further studies with Florentina Lojekova (Master Artist of Czech Republic) and David Moroni (the Royal Winnipeg Ballet) were… Continue reading Director Biography – Marshall Pynkoski (THE EYE AND EYE’S DELIGHT)