Simon Alteen is an performance artist and writer from St. John’s, Newfoundland, currently studying at Trinity College Dublin. During his Bachelor of Arts at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Simon simultaneously worked as an actor while practicing his writing and language skills. After completing his B.A., Simon became a member of ACTRA, and entered full-time into… Continue reading Director Biography – Simon Alteen (SHIPWRECK)
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Short Film: SHIPWRECK, 6min., Canada, Dance
Set against the urban and natural landscapes of St. John’s, Newfoundland during the Covid-19 lockdown, Shipwreck uses contemporary dance to highlight the tension between isolation and connection, and between confinement and possibility. Featuring music by award-winning Canadian composer Greg Harrison (Grej), from his album “In Search Of…” recorded during isolation in April, 2020.https://grej.bandcamp.com/album/in-search-of Project Links… Continue reading Short Film: SHIPWRECK, 6min., Canada, Dance
Director Biography – James Kinney (ANYONE)
From stage to screen, James Kinney’s celebrated artistic vision has established him as a respected voice in the world of dance entertainment. Kinney was named BroadwayWorld’s Best Choreographer for his work on Phoenix Theatre’s NEWSIES, and Casa Mañana’s Children of Eden, created celebrated pieces for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS annual Easter Bonnet Celebration at the… Continue reading Director Biography – James Kinney (ANYONE)
Short Film: ANYONE, 5min., USA, Dance
A young woman, searching.
Director Biography – Blanchard Thomas (OMEGA II)
Thomas Blanchard (1984, Lyon, France) Thomas Blanchard is a French video artist who likesto explore themes and mix various kinds of art.His work has been showcased in various festivalsand expositions throughout the world.The contemporary art biennal of Casablanca in 2016,the STARZ Denver film festival, the New YorkSpringStudio, Seoul | Kmca Museum of Modern Art, Kornhaus… Continue reading Director Biography – Blanchard Thomas (OMEGA II)
Short Film: OMEGA II, 5min., France, Music
Omega II is a track from Sebastien Guerive’s upcoming album Omega Point. The duration of the track is 5 minutes and 13 seconds and has an accompanying experimental music video. We combined several techniques to bring to life the meaning of the music. The use of continuous rhythmic cycles illustrates birth and the continuous movements… Continue reading Short Film: OMEGA II, 5min., France, Music
Director Biography – Himerria Wortham, Raquel Cabrera (MOVING PORTRAITS)
Hailing from Berlin, Germany, by way of Detroit, Himerria resides in Los Angeles as an actor, dancer, and choreographer. She attended Wayne State University and California State University to study Dance, Kinesiology, and Journalism. Since graduating, Himerria’s professional dance career has led her across stages around the world and Los Angeles and in TV performances… Continue reading Director Biography – Himerria Wortham, Raquel Cabrera (MOVING PORTRAITS)
Short Film: MOVING PORTRAITS, 3min., USA, Dance
Moving Portraits is a short dance film by the two dancers Himerria Wortham and Raquel Cabrera. Born out of a yearning for elevated images of women of color, Wortham and Cabrera borrowed from their respective Algerian and Mexican cultures to create this contemporary series of moving dance portraits representing dignity, poise, and the power of… Continue reading Short Film: MOVING PORTRAITS, 3min., USA, Dance
Director Biographies – Ania Reynolds & Carl Polke
Ania Reynolds and Carl Polke are composers and artists from Melbourne, Australia. Their work explores the relationship between sound and image, and seeks to uncover the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Short Film: AUDIBLE LOCKDOWN, 15min., Australia, Music
An audiovisual portrait of the city of Melbourne during the COVID lockdowns in 2020. All sounds have been created from field recordings made in the Melbourne CBD under lockdown, and all footage has similarly been gathered from the city. Project Links Website Facebook Instagram
