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AGON, 4min., Brazil, Dance Directed by MANUEL NOGUEIRA Nothing here has been done for us. The human being lives an illusion of protagonism in relation to existence, a narcissistic process of thinking that everything is done for the human being. People are at home, struggling in a dispute for protagonism.

THE DREAM OF B. SOARES, 6min., France, Animation Directed by Thibault Chollet I am like a pendulum that can’t stop waving, always moving, never reaching.

FORGET ME NOT, 9min., USA, Dance/Experimental Directed by Andreas John In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, ceremonial and natural sounds meet creative movement. An exploration of connection without words in a time of social distancing.

DIVIDED WE SCROLL, 5min., UK, Dance/Experimental Directed by Klaas Diersmann Technology is rewiring our brains and changing both our physical movements and inner thought processing. ‘Divided We Scroll’ is an experimental and eerie depiction of our intimate relationships with these technologies, which have become obsessive, compulsive and divisive.

GAKU, 3min., Animation/Dance Directed by Xueyan Wang A dancing figure desperately tries to unite with its reflection

MENTAL, 4min., USA, Music Directed by DCCOON I couldn’t help but notice how much this lockdown affects life in iconic places of LA which we will never see like this anytime soon.

ROCK COUNTRY, 7min., Spain, Dance Directed by Dimegaz The aesthetics and spectacular nature of vertical dance, set in a quarry, a place destroyed by humankind. The beauty of dance substitutes the crudeness of the rock. Attention is focused upon the figure of a woman, demanding a leading role –as is happening in today’s society–. Women… Continue reading Rock Country Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Oct. 2020 Experimental Film Festival

LAG: A ZOOMSICAL COMEDY, 10min, USA, Musical Directed by Haddon Kime During the COVID-19 Crisis, a class on meditation and self-care has made the move to Zoom. Four students and an instructor bravely attempt to attain inner peace in this new online classroom beset with all the distractions and frustrations of our new normal. Will… Continue reading Lag: A Zoomsical Comedy Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Oct. 2020 Experimental Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: ROCK COUNTRY BEST DANCE FILM: LIMINALITY BEST ANIMATION FILM: GAKU BEST MUSIC FILM: THE REST OF MY DAYS BEST PERFORMANCES: PANDEMIA BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: THE CIRCADIAN CYCLE BEST SOUND & MUSIC: DIVIDED WE SCROLL Theme of night: Desire to evolve and change NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS: October 10, 2020 (Toronto)

THROUGH THESE EYES, 3min., USA, Dance Directed by Armeara Blackwell 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… Continue reading Short Film Trailer: THROUGH THESE EYES, 3min., USA, Dance