Vivian Vivas is an artist with a strong background in photography, video, performance, and film. Her work seeks to invite conversations about cultural and philosophical issues through experimental art forms and interrogate the role of art in culture. From extensive travel focused on indigenous cultures, rituals, and aesthetics, Vivian infuses visual anthropology, sound, movement, and… Continue reading Director Biography – Vivian Vivas (SANKOFA)
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Short Film: SANKOFA, 3min., USA, Experimental
Filmed in San Cipriano, Colombia August, 2018 Sankofa is a word in the Twi language of Ghana that translates to “go back and get it.” This 16mm film interprets an exorcism of social repression. Humanity’s passion, pain, and love are revealed through movement, light, and nature. The song “Tonada de Luna” was performed synchronously with… Continue reading Short Film: SANKOFA, 3min., USA, Experimental
Short Film: TARAH WHO? – HURT, 4min., USA, Music Video
Trying to write this, without letting a tear go. Sad is not even the appropriate word. Can’t even be mad, I don’t even have time. Looking back the only thing that makes me smile is your speech, your words, your fake-ness… so .. No, I’m not mad my friend. Tarah Who? Name of Band… Continue reading Short Film: TARAH WHO? – HURT, 4min., USA, Music Video
Director Biography – Jay Vera (THE NEXT GIRL)
Jay Vera is a creative, passionate, award-winning Film Producer, Writer, Director, and Editor who cares deeply about serving underserved individuals through his films. As a first-generation Mexican-American, Jay hopes to deliver raw stories about traumatic events and displaced segments of our communities and culture writ large.
Short Film: THE NEXT GIRL, 6min., USA, Experimental/Drama
Danny’s casting call doesn’t go as plan when he meets a young girl with a traumatic past. 2020: Los Angeles Experimental, Dance & Music Film Festival – Official Selection – ‘The Next Girl’. 2019: The IndieFEST Film Awards – Official Selection – ‘The Next Girl.’ Project Type: Experimental, Short Runtime: 6 minutes 48 seconds Completion… Continue reading Short Film: THE NEXT GIRL, 6min., USA, Experimental/Drama
Director Biography – Nuno Serrão (WE ARE ALL ON THE SAME BUS)
Nuno Serrão is a Portuguese photographer, filmmaker, and creative director, interested in the dialogues between science and contemporary art. Each of his images considers how information is handled, shared and perceived, framing scenarios as micro-narratives, demonstrating a sensitivity and a curiosity for the planet and its inhabitants. Aesthetica Magazine, 2019. Director Statement Hi, I’m a… Continue reading Director Biography – Nuno Serrão (WE ARE ALL ON THE SAME BUS)
Short Film: WE ARE ALL ON THE SAME BUS, 2min., Portugal, Experimental
We are all on the same bus, but some of us are more awake than others. Project Type: Experimental, Music Video, Short Runtime: 2 minutes Completion Date: July 31, 2019 Country of Origin: Portugal Country of Filming: Portugal Shooting Format: Digital
Director Biography – J’aime Morrison (UPWELL)
J’aime Morrison is a theatre director, choreographer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. She is a Professor of Theatre Movement at California State University, Northridge where she stages multi-disciplinary experimental productions. Ms. Morrison is an associate member of Women in Film. Director Statement As a director I am interested in bringing the technologies of theatre,… Continue reading Director Biography – J’aime Morrison (UPWELL)
Short Film: UPWELL, 6min., USA, Dance
A vision of surfing, embodied by pro surfer Kassia Meador, appears as in a dream and inspires a woman to return to the water after a devastating loss. Surrounded by a diverse group of female surfers, she paddles out and they perform a ritual of connection to each other and to the ocean that is… Continue reading Short Film: UPWELL, 6min., USA, Dance
Director Biography – Christine Marque (MOTEL-X)
Christine Marque is a local artist and filmmaker in Cincinnati. Throughout her life, she has always been fascinated with artistic interactive experiences. She loves finding a creative space to step into a new reality. Christine has also worked very closely with local social justice organizations, helping them produce films to spread awareness and information. She… Continue reading Director Biography – Christine Marque (MOTEL-X)
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