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| 22 Feb 2023 | FF for DCW: Bella Documentary | 00:25:00 | |
Frameform is back in session and we’re kicking the season off with a collaboration! Earlier this year, we joined forces with Dance Camera West, by interviewing 4 selected filmmakers who were screening at this year’s 2023 fest. First in line, Hannah chats with director/producer Bridget Murnane, celebrating her first feature documentary “Bella,” a biopic championing the life of California’s own, Bella Lewitzky. Murnane discusses her experience tracking, collecting, and building a story from archives, while reflecting her passion for sharing Bella’s life work for art and performance. “Bella” has been quite the success so far this year and is making its rounds in the festival circuit. So be on the lookout for a screening near your neck of the woods– you don’t want to miss this. – Watch the Bella Trailer Keep up with the Bella doc and subscribe to the newsletter! Follow Bridget Murnane and Bella on IG! Follow Dance Camera West – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – Follow us | |||
| 16 Jun 2021 | Fabricating Identities: Costumes & Characters | 01:09:54 | |
Costumes transform a subject -- instantly creating a character, a personality, or a mood for the screen. The sheets of fabric, material, or in some cases sculpted masterpieces, take the shape to the character’s storyline, portraying a larger role to the picture. In today’s discussion, we will take a closer look at some exquisite examples of imaginative costumes, how they are structuring the dance landscape, and uncovering the physical and metaphorical layers they leave behind. Alongside our weekly roundtable, Jen sits down with fellow Vancouver filmmaker, Rodrigo Rocha-Campos, discussing his personal filmmaking interests and practices, while also taking a deeper look at his costume trilogy, A Full Circle. Follow Rodrigo Rocha-Campos @xzcampos -- FEATURED Love Songs For Robots (2015) Dir. Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski Triadisches Ballett - Bauhaus style costumes Dir. by Oskar Schlemmer Dir. by Baloji A Full Circle Dir. by Rodrigo Rocha Campos -- Bonus Materials from Rodrigo: Essay on "4~" for EIVV, International Meeting on Videodance and Videoperformance 2019 Rodrigo Rocha-Campos on FilmFreeway Clare’s Movie Rec - Bacurau (2019) CHAPTERS :00 Start 08:18 Love Song for Robots 17:50 Zombies 30:43 Interview with Rodrigo Rocha-Campos 58:45 FF reacts to A Full Circle/Close 1:08:30 Announcements -- ANNOUNCEMENTS Funding for upcoming dance film Last Day to apply - Sunday, June 20th Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? Submit your event announcement here by June 30. -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 01 Sep 2021 | DANCEFILM Network: Cara Hagan | 00:45:21 | |
Where do you watch dancefilm? On TikTok? In a theatre at a film festival? Maybe a gallery? How do we share and enlighten this form of art? How do festivals or algorithms pick which films to feature on their platforms? On today’s episode, curator, writer, filmmaker, and all around great person, Cara Hagan answers such questions on showcasing work as a festival curator and researcher. Hagan, most known as the head of the Movies by Movers program at American Dance Festival, talks about her insights on curating a dynamic showcase for audiences, experimenting with creative outlets to limit disparities amongst communities, and boasting creators outside the academic screendance bubble. Follow Cara Hagan! Order Cara’s Book from McFarland Books ! ARTICLES - Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | Film 103: Putting Your Work on the Internet | 00:40:46 | |
It’s 2022 and it’s time to get with the program people. PUT YOUR WORK ONLINE. Do it in a fashion that makes sense to you. Whether that be hosting your own website portfolio or starting a YouTube channel focusing on the creative process. Overall, sharing *content* online is essentially necessary in this digital age. Representing one-third of the Frameform team (Hannah here), I find that the internet is the one of the best outlets to share and explore dance film as it already embodies a niche community spanning across the globe. As the next generation navigates its ways through short-form scrollable content, the digital hemisphere is a natural homebase to display a gallery of visually stimulating homemade works. It’s time to normalize dance film online by tagging films in a way that makes it easier to find. Post your experimental shorts, narrative driven ballets, and all the bingeable storytelling that will make people want to hit that replay button. We’re one short host this week, but Hannah and Clare jump in, reflecting and looking forward to what’s to come on the forecast of the screendance metaverse. – ANNOUNCEMENTS There are so many festivals accepting dance film submissions right now! Please take the time to visit the International Screendance Calendar to scroll through upcoming events and festivals happening all over the world. This resource is updated regularly and are always open to contributors! – Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? Submit your event announcement here! – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | A Conversation with: Aimer Films | 00:45:13 | |
Last summer, we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the Vancouver-based filmmaker duo, Kent Donguines and Maxime Beauchamp at Dancinema’s Cascadia Dance and Cinema Festival. KENT DONGUINES is a Filipino-Canadian filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC. Kent is one of the finalists of the 2017 WFF Power Pitch Competition, 2019 Telus Storyhive-Banff Fellowship Program and 2020 HotDocs Doc Accelerator Program. He has produced numerous short films that have been recognized in local and international film festivals such as the Whistler Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival. Kent has also worked as a Production Manager for Cedar Island Films Inc. and has worked with companies like Telus Storyhive, CBC, Black Cap Pictures (Ten17p), Viva Entertainment and Star Cinema. He’s currently working on bringing more international co-productions to Canada from the Philippines and currently in post-production for his next short documentary that received the Telus Storyhive Documentary Edition grant. MAXIME BEAUCHAMP is an award winning French-Canadian LGBTQ Writer/Director and co-owner of Aimer Films, creator of films such as 2018 Crazy8s Finalist SMALL FISH, multi-award winning and internationally acclaimed short film IRIDESCENCE. In the following year he is slated to direct a factual TV Series with OutTV, Cross-Country baby which was chosen for the Netflix-Banff Diversity of voices and Whistler Film Festival PowerPitch and Irisation, a french-canadian feature film supported by the ÉLAN programme in partnership with Netflix, Téléfilm and more. Over his years of film experience in the narrative world, he specializes in movement and dance pieces. -- Social Handles Instagram: @kentdonguines, @max.beauchamp, @aimerfilmsinc Facebook: Kent Donguines, Maxime Beauchamp, Aimer Films Inc. Twitter: kentdonguines, aimerfilmsinc Grey (2017) https://www.aimerfilms.com/?lightbox=dataItem-jyjs7b2x5 Small Fish (2018) https://www.aimerfilms.com/?lightbox=dataItem-jyjs7b2x1 Iridesence (2017) https://www.aimerfilms.com/?lightbox=dataItem-jyjs7b2x3 --
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| 30 Jun 2021 | Made For TV: Dance In Television | 00:46:37 | |
When televisions became a staple in households, early television shows celebrated the potential of dance as a communal celebration while introducing it to new audiences. Come the 2000s, TV dance competitions began to inundate the airwaves and shape the dance world as a whole. This week, the Frameform team examines the influence of dance-theme television shows on the culture at large and how they shape value systems for casual viewers both positively and negatively. The episode includes an interview with Mark Orsborn of the Jam Project discussing his experience performing on World of Dance and the forces behind the camera at play. Follow Mark Orsborn @markorsborntap and @jamprojecttap -- FEATURED Soul Train (1971 - 2006) Doc: Soul Train - The Hippest Trip in America (10 min version) So You Think You Can Dance (2005 - Present) Cat Deely Talks About Hosting “So You Think You Can Dance” World of Dance (2017 - 2020) Other TV Docs on Televised Dance Gregory Hines : Tap in America (1989) That’s Dancing! (1985) FF Team Rec Wired | Accent Expert Gives a Tour of US Accents Chain Bear F1 -- ANNOUNCEMENTS (Brought to you by The Int’l Screendance Calendar ) Kinesthesia Film Festival from Independent Dance Middlesex University, London July 16th - 18th In-Person -- | |||
| 31 May 2023 | In the Mood for Color | 00:42:57 | |
This episode is full of COLOR. Maybe not every color of the rainbow, but do they look very pleasing to the eye. Today’s keyword for this episode will be ‘aesthetic’ which is definitely the first thing that comes to my mind while watching these 3 picks. Red, yellow, green, blue, and so on can emphasize many different moods. If you’re someone with synesthesia, you absolutely know the feeling of what color does to the brain when you are either listening to music or reading a story. It wasn’t until 1939 when Technicolor perfected the 3 color process making its big debut in MGM’s The Wizard of Oz, making it a normal thing having everything we capture and watch in a full color spectrum. Today, color is used in film to heighten the tone of a story. We associate monochromatic colors with dramas and thrillers, while saturated palettes are most often seen in comedies and stylized sets. In post production, color is seriously pushed to the boundaries with its “looks” while going above and beyond with color keying green screens, or perhaps changing the hue of someone’s shirt. When they say to color outside the lines, colorists took that saying to heart. In this episode we’ll be examining films that demonstrate color that satisfies our eyeballs. We question what the color means to the film and why it works. At the end of the show, Hannah lays down some key tips for correcting and grading films. – FILMS FEELINGS (2022) - France Dir. Charlie Luccini Featuring Louise Courant Colorist - Wouam GOLDFISH (2022) - UK Director/Choreographer - Charlotte Edmonds Starring - Aishwarya Raut and Edwin Louis Wake (2017) - Canada Dir. Katherine Macnaughton Choreography- Ashley Werhun Color grade - Derek Branscombe – Follow us on Instagram @frameformpod – Got a question? Send us an email! Please reach out anytime at frameformpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| 26 May 2021 | Old Technologies New Perspectives | 00:44:38 | |
Though we live in a time where sophisticated technologies are part of daily life, we have noticed a nostalgia and trend towards using Super 8, 16mm, and 35mm film. Even though these analog methods can be more tedious, expensive and limiting, artists are still drawn to these precursors of the digital camera. We are seeing more experimentation by going into the past and combining methods from across decades. We also discuss challenges and perks to these methods and, of course, how good ideas and creativity s dance with tech rather than rely entirely on it. -- FEATURED Dir. by Robert Uehlin Mend (2019) Dir. by Jackson Kroopf and Chris Emile Escape (2020) Dir. by Heidi Duckler Dance Theater & Felipe Diaz Galarce Other Mentions Bombshell: The Hedy Lemarr Story Frameform Season 1 Episode 3 interview with Talia Shea Levin Frameform Season 1 Episode 4 Interview with Eric Cheung -- CHAPTERS 1:00 Intro 5:00 Responding to our hyperdigitized relationship with technology 22:30 Mend 36:58 Our favorite older tech -- ANNOUNCEMENT Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? Submit your event announcement here by June 30. -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | Cinedans x Frameform: Audio Postcard from Amsterdam | 00:28:12 | |
Frameform is thrilled to collaborate with Cinedans on several episodes to commemorate the 20th edition of the Amsterdam-based festival which took place in late March 2024. Through its adventurous film programming along with its substantial professional development program, Cinedans has established itself as a destination event for anyone interested in dance film and welcomes artists from around the world to its in-person event. Cinedans celebrated its bidecennial (yes, we looked that up) with a five day jam packed event filled with film screenings, meetings, and presentations . One of these presentations was a masterclass given by Iranian-Canadian musician and film director Kavah Nabatian, who also served on the jury of the event. The episode contains a short recording from this masterclass. http://kavehnabatian.com/films/ Kite Zo A trailer https://vimeo.com/kavehnabatian/kitezoatrailer Kaveh’s film “Kite Zo A- Leave The Bones” -a docu screendance that takes a powerful and dynamic journey through Haitian history and culture-was presented in association with the three stated themes of Cinedans’ 2024 event, “Resistance, Resilience & Freedom”. “Grief & Reconciling the Past”, and “Rituals & Healing”. These themes coalesced in a dedicated program called “Breaking the Chains” highlighting films with postcolonial themes from different countries and historical perspectives, portraying ancestral rituals, struggles for independence, spirituality and the persistent pervasive effects of slavery. The program opened with a ceremonial invocation and was followed by a Q&A with Christian Guerematchi (“CRNI TITO- Blaq Tito Addressing the Parliament of Ghosts”) along with Gabri Christa, Honore Van Ommoren and Steven Elbers from the film Kankantri-The Silk Cotton Tree, which premiere in the program. https://christianguerematchi.com CRNI TITO trailer https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b4Jsz5aOOs8 Kankantri film page https://www.gabrichrista.com/work/kankantri Check out our Frameform Patreon page to access resources we have released and have coming up this summer. | |||
| 25 Aug 2021 | Viewfinder: Dance for Every Body | 00:59:37 | |
“One in four people in the US have a disability that impacts a major part of their life….What if the dance world reflected that statistic? (via @stanceondance)” Whether intentionally or not, the dance world often privileges certain types of bodies and abilities, which can raise a barrier to potential ideas and creation. In this episode, we cover an array of films that make visible the unique physicality of performers who are often marginalized in the dance community. We discuss the barriers inherent to presentations of screendance (both on and off the screen) and propose strategies as to how they can be/are being overcome. We also had the chance to speak with Marc Brew about his experience creating physically integrated dance for camera. *Episode transcript available upon request. Please email us for a personally emailed transcript at: frameformpodcast@gmail.com FILMS Dir: Kate Fisher Produced & Choreographed by Alice Sheppard Julie Cleves & Robbie Synge Dir: Stephen Featherstone A Portrait of Marc Brew (2015) Director/Camera/Editor: Lewis Landini Director/Choreographer: Jamiel Laurence ARTICLES Alice Sheppard on Accessibility Arts: Article 1 | Article 2 OTHER RECS Bo Burnam - Inside (2021) - Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Caring and MetaNiches with Sumedha Bhattacharyya | 00:52:08 | |
Over the last two years, screendance artists have been living, meeting, watching and practicing online. If you are in the screendance online sphere, you probably noticed the impeccably curated and presented Duet with Camera. Duet with Camera is dedicated towards sustaining the growing area of interdisciplinary practice, experimentation and collaboration in dance and cinema, with a focus in cultivating a pioneering space for Screendance learning, teaching, creating and researching in India. The instigator of Duet with Camera, Sumedha Bhattacharya is an accomplished artist whose own online space is a treasure trove of reflections and analysis of screendance from both micro and macro lenses. This conversation touches on a wide array of topics, including the vulnerability/power of those wielding/performing for the camera and applying screendance pedagogy to a variety of settings. – LINKS https://www.sumedhabhattacharyya.com https://www.duetwithcamera.com/ https://opju.academia.edu/sumedhab https://bidf.co.uk/sumedha-bhattacharyya/ https://filmfreeway.com/choreomundusdancefilmfestival https://www.mocapstreamer.live/artists-in-residence Building Dancing : Dance Within the Context of Architectural Design Pedagogy by Zehra Ersoy– Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? Submit your event announcement here! – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – | |||
| 28 Oct 2020 | Fleshing Out | 00:54:42 | |
Nudity on screen is considered to be a taboo topic. The MPAA slaps a rating on a film if the picture features any nudity of some kind. But when it comes to visual art, the body as a form is almost considered “the norm.” Dance film featuring nudity on the other hand, plays a whole other meaning to the visual expression. In the three chosen dance films for this episode, we discuss the use of the nude body, how the form brings perspective to the narrative, and how the film would be different if the subjects were completely covered up. -- Topic Films Dir. Christian Larson Chor. Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Dir. Altin Kaftira Chor. Peter Leung Dir. Vinícius Cardoso Pick of the Week Dir. Claudius Gentinetta Additional Videos Dir. Francesco Puppini and Matteo Palmas Dir. Kate Monson & Scott Cook Pick of the Week Dir. Claudius Gentinetta -- | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | Music Videos: Missy Makes You Lose Control | 00:43:39 | |
Ok, you caught us again in another music video episode. We just can’t get enough of the power of dance and music uniting together in the world of visual entertainment. But in the years of the early 2000s, there was a flavor of music videos that were incredibly different from years past and future. One of those outside the box artists leading the way of wildly explosive yet iconically memorable music video hits is no other than Missy Elliott– the OG. How can you forget “Lose Control,” and its bizarre digital visual effects? Missy’s head being pasted onto dancers crunking the desert floor, Ciara’s epic dance moves while re-defining the lindy hop, and Fat Man Scoop alone with his hyped up vocals that leaves you screaming ‘LET’S GO.’ Lose Control - Missy Elliott (feat. CIARA and Fat Man Scoop) Dir by Dave Meyers 2005 – ALSO MENTIONED A Conversation with: Steven Butler – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – | |||
| 04 Aug 2021 | Outside Eye: Conversations With Non-Dance Filmmakers | 00:55:54 | |
Yes, dance film is a pretty niche mode of filmmaking-- not everyone is familiar with its artistry. But that’s the point of Frameform; to spread the appreciation and practice of screendance for audiences beyond the classroom and film festival space. This week, Jen, Clare, and Hannah sit down with 3 friends outside the dance film community and find out what they know, like, and dislike about the form. -- Today’s guest conversations include: Jon Gann @jonganndc Jack Schweitzer Arthur Veenema @arthur_veenema from the A Century In Cinema Podcast -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Start 00:56 Jen and Jon Gann 18:18 Clare and Jack Schweitzer 33:23 Hannah and Arthur Veenema 48:17 Frameform reacts! -- -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| 26 Aug 2020 | Pandemic Vision | 00:58:25 | |
It’s been quite a year with COVID-19 interfering with the world’s daily routines and freedom. With people quarantining inside their homes, a rise of creativity has spiked into the world of dance film. Entering into the era of what we are calling “Pandemic Vision”, we look at a few films that have sparked new ideas and inventive ways of producing work with social distancing in mind. We also talk about the social distant process of making films during quarantine with Talia Shea Levin, director of our pick film, Isolations.
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Topic Films Parked Directed by Talia Shea Levin Featured in Best of Shelter Shorts Dance Magazine’s Video of the Month Film Shortage - Quarantine Creatives BOOOOOOOOM TV Shots Presents Confinement Online Film Festival Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema And Now Presents FREE THE WORK Salute Your Shorts
National Water Dance 2020 Virtual Performance Direction by Matt Reeves performed by Orange Grove Dance
Phenom - Thao and the Get Down Stay Down Music Video Directed/Choreographed by Erin Murray
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Festival/Workshop Announcements & Submission Deadlines
LEEDS international Screendance Competition Leeds UK Final Deadline - August 31
Trondheim, Norway Earlybird Deadline - Sept 1
International Meeting on Video-dance and Video-performance Valencia, Spain Final Deadline - Sept 2
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Pick of the week TOM by Wilkie Branson
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| 24 Apr 2024 | LOCATION SCOUT: Black Boxes | 00:43:01 | |
Most theater-goers are familiar with black boxes. We’re not talking about literal boxes that are black but in a way it’s not totally off the mark. Walking inside a black box theater, it’s pretty bare and minimal – empty space, a place for an audience to sit, and maybe a few studio lights for dramatic lighting. These spaces may not have that grand sparkling feeling when you walk into a 200+ capacity, red curtain adorned proscenium, but it serves very much the same purpose: possibility in creativity. In this location scout round table discussion we’ll be spotlighting a few films that take place in these spaces. The set may not exhibit a lot of pizazz and visual stimulation, but the concepts present big ideas that add to the narrative. Here we learn that black box theaters are meant to host possibilities, fill in the holes with imagination, and let the performance do the talking. – FILMS
Albacete, Spain Director & Dancer: Anton Valdbauer @deepdivedance Snap Into It. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnjUlViflTc Director of Photography: Devin Jamieson Choreographed, Danced and Spoken by: Jillian Meyers Composed by: Matt Cady OUTOPIA Inspired by director Franc Kranjc Writers: Adrian Romero and Helen Rollins Producers: Johnny Rollins, Peter Rollins, Adrian Romero, and Lisa Kruse Young Actor: Jack Boyle HONORABLE MENTIONS A Flower - Skyla Schreter Three on Four (excerpt) - Marty Buhler Standing Between Two Walls - Manizha – Become a Patreon Supporter and enjoy our exclusive resources released last summer and coming up this year. Got a question? Send us an email at ! | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | Screendance Symposium | 01:09:28 | |
Frameform is back!! We kick off Season 3 with a recap of the Screendance Symposium, which took place at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in April of 2022. Jen and Clare reflect on being a part of a rich gathering and sharing of the screendance community and share excerpts from several presentations. First up, Autumn Mist Belk (FAD: Film-Art-Dance, now Screendance in Schools) invited Frameform to be a part of a panel entitled “Crafting a Diverse Screendance Audience” which also featured Robin Gee (Greensboro Dance Film Festival) and Jennifer Scully-Thurston (Rogue Dancer). Then, Clare shares a portion of her research into Lenwood Sloan and Lone Mountain College’s Dance Film Festival (1976-1978). -- Screendance State of the Art 2022 Symposium Website and Information https://screendancesymposium.art.wisc.edu/ Curated by Douglas Rosenberg (@rosenberg_douglas) Administrative assistance from Kel Mur (@kel.mur.art) Technical assistance & audio files from Aaron Granat (@adgranat) “Crafting a Diverse Screendance Audience” Panel Curated by Autumn Mist Belk (@autmist, @screendance_schools, @codefadcompany) Panelists: Clare Schweitzer Jen Ray Robin Gee (@robingee2, @gsodancefilm) Jennifer Scully Thurston (@roguedance) “Lone Mountain College’s San Francisco Dance Film Festival 1976-1978” Films Referenced Clinic of Stumble & Horror Dream- Sidney Peterson & Marian Van Tuyl (available to view at BAMPFA) Tripytych -Welland Lathrop (available to view at MP+D) Four in the Afternoon- James Broughton Six Phrases in Real Time- Deborah Mangum Videola- Don Hallock and Steve Beck Thermography - Richard Lowenberg Further Reading Radical Light: Alternative Film and Video in the San Francisco Bay Area, Steve Anker, Kathy Geritz, and Steve Seid, editors (2010) Screendance from Film to Festival: Celebration and Curatorial Practice by Cara Hagan (2022) Specials Thanks to Bay Area Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (@bampfa), Museum of Performance and Design San Francisco (MP+D), University of San Francisco Archives, Lenwood Sloan, Roger Ferragallo (http://www.ferragallo.com/indexnoflash.html), I- HATE-THIS-FILM The slides that accompanied the presentation are available upon request
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| 06 Mar 2024 | We're Back! Season 5 Trailer | 00:00:24 | |
We're back with another season of dance and film! Be sure to download and listen to a brand new episode, on Wednesday March 15th!
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| 14 Oct 2020 | Viewfinder: Through A Different Lens | 00:57:37 | |
Gender identity, expression and dynamics through the lens of dancefilms. We’ve highlighted just a few, but there is much great work being done exploring this intrinsic part of our beings and the ways in which we perceive and interact with the world. Topic Films Dir. Eve McConnachie Chor. Myles Thatcher Dir. Wayne McGregor Chor. Jordan James Bridge Dir. Antoine Panie Chor. Harold George Other Mentions In This Episode Festival Announcements San Francisco Dance Film Festival - Marquee.tv October 18-25 Online Final Deadline - October 15 Pick of the Week -- | |||
| 19 Aug 2020 | Creative Minds & Bottom Lines | 01:02:21 | |
Today on the show, we are having a talk about a somewhat uncomfortable topic in the film world-- money. We are looking at three different films with three very different budgets. From very expensive film sets to low production, low maintenance projects -- it all comes down to the budget. -- Links to films Scene from “Dola de Rola” (2002) Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali Budget: 2.5 crores = 28,279,250.00 United States Dollar for the SONG/SCENE, not the movie The Cost of Living (2004) Directed by Lloyd Newsom Budget: 250000 Pound = about 315,000 dollars La Démiurge #1 (2016) Directed by ALAIN EL SAKHAWI Budget: approx 2000 euro. -- Upcoming Festivals/Workshops Screening Available online from July 25th - Aug 31st Submission Deadlines Seattle, WA Final Deadline - August 23 Boise, ID Final Deadline - August 23 Modena, Italy Final Deadline - August 24 -- Pick of the Week I-HATE-THIS-FILM (Vimeo Channel) P.S. / Director: I don’t know!!! I really want to know!! Who is this person!! Why does he/she/they hate this movie!!?! -- | |||
| 16 Dec 2020 | Headphones On | 00:49:37 | |
Quiet on set!! Sound is a key part of shaping our relationship to space, even with your eyes closed, you can still orient yourself by the way sounds are emanating from it. It goes without saying that sound is a key component of dance performance. --
Dir. Boris Seewald Feat. PATRICK HANNA and SHOKO ITO Music: Ralf Hildenbeutel Sound Mix: Magdalena Lepp Warehouse Samba (2015) Directed and Composed by Gabriel Shalom Audio Mastering-Thomas Von Pescatore Sound Recorded with Shure MOTIV MV88-phone mic InSoundOut (2012) Director: Patrick Jurányi (your-on-yi) Music:Nandor Weisz Dancer:Xénia Imely Honorable Mentions: --
2020 Vision in Conversation: Technology in Dance December 17th (3 PM GMT/ 10 AM EST/ 7 AM PST) Online December 19th (1:30 PM IST) Online -- | |||
| 28 Jul 2021 | Location Scout: Water | 00:39:52 | |
You voted for it, so we’re talking about it! In today’s Location Scouting episode, we're focusing on dancefilms taking place in WATER locations. Just a water’s range is vast from vapor to ice, so are the variety of dancefilms that involve water. As we focus on three examples, we will discuss the meaning of water and how the location plays a key role in each of these dancefilms. Of course, we also share some general wisdom for anyone looking to create their dancefilm in a watery location. -- FEATURED Cygnus (2018) Dir. by Cara Hagan and Robert Uehlin Uath Lochans (2015) Dir. by Katrina McPherson, Simon Fildes, Marc Brew The Stop (2018) Dir. by Liudmila Komrakova Also Mentioned: ANNOUNCEMENTS Theme: GLOBAL Online -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 07:15 What does water evoke in art? 18:56 Uath Lochans 27:49 The Stop 38:33 Announcement -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 11 Aug 2021 | Deep Dive: Metropolis | 00:38:42 | |
“The mediator between the head and the hands must be the heart” With its myriad manifestations of choreography through the body and filmic form as well as themes surrounding the mechanization of the human body that almost resonate more strongly today than they did almost a century ago, Fritz Lang’s seminal Metropolis easily has a place in the dance film canon. This week, the Frameform team takes a deep dive into Metropolis (1927) and assesses it through a screendance/dance film lens. They contextualize the work with other film (City Symphonies, early avant-garde) and dance (cabaret, expressionist movement) movements of the time and examine how the film works not only as a time capsule of its moment, but also as an eerie foreshadowing of the evolution of film, the body and society as a whole. -- FILMS Dir. Fritz Lang -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | FF for DCW: Gabri Christa | 00:21:25 | |
In this episode, we are highlighting Gabri Christa, a core figure and throughline of Dance Camera West’s events we attended earlier this season. “Gabri Christa makes work for stage, screen and everything in between. She hails from the Dutch Caribbean and lives in NYC. Christa is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Barnard College of Columbia University, where she teaches Screendance, Composition, Dance in Film lecture course, Contemporary Caribbean Dance and Yoga. She also directs the Movement Lab at Barnard and is the founding director of the social justice screendance festival Moving Body- Moving Image.
An evening was dedicated to highlighting selected works and she was presented with a much-deserved career achievement award from Dance Camera West. Congratulations! Thank you to Dance Camera West and Kelly Hargraves for inviting Frameform to be part of their 2023 season! We loved attending the festival, highlighting some of your programs, and kicking off our fourth season of the podcast with you. – Visit Gabri’s website here Follow on IG @shaolinfilms
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| 13 Mar 2024 | Superhero movies: "The Death of Cinema" or the new "Golden Age"? | 00:52:26 | |
Audiences can be strongly divided when it comes to musicals, and the same goes for superhero flicks. Are these “theme park movies” the “death of cinema” or are they just a product of the times? In this roundtable with special guest Steven Butler, we cover many facets of movie musicals, superhero franchise films, and how they reflect the circumstances in which they are made and viewed. Also: what is on the horizon of big screen spectacles and what factors are determining our course forward?
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This doc reveals how Irish dance was shaped over centuries through interactions with many cultures as it evolved from a simple folk dance to become a global phenomenon loved by millions around the world. Enjoy Steps of Freedom during a movie night at home with Dancinema Online ( ) and bonus playlist: “Percussive & Folk Dances of the World” shorts | |||
| 31 Dec 2020 | Bonus Episode: Reflection Session | 00:33:18 | |
While the events of 2020 appeared to initially stop the world in its tracks, the year also proved to be a catalyst for creativity and connection and sowed the seeds for unique ventures, like this podcast. In this episode, the Frameform team reflects on this unique year and discusses how it laid the groundwork for a screendance renaissance and reinforced connections amongst dance film nerds around the world. We also share some of hopes and dreams for Season 2, and invite our audience to share theirs as well! Have a suggestion for Season 2? Pitch it to frameformpod@gmail.com. -- Follow us online on Instagram at @frameformpod -- | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Ballet in Focus | 00:44:53 | |
In today’s Pas de Cast, we’re launching a new episode series where, rather than a specific location or film, we will be exploring how specific genres of dance intersect with cinema and technology. Ballet originated as a combination of choreographic display and social dance, and we have seen this evolve as our capacities to both choreograph and be social expand. Like a Ballet you may see In the theatre, We’re splitting today’s show into acts. In act one, we’ll talk about a range of examples of ballet on screen, from mainstream to experimental. In act two, will focus on how ballet has been and continues to be used as a tool beyond pure entertainment.
Highlighted in this Episode: Pas de Deux (1968) Dir. Norman McLaren Prod. National Film Board of Canada @onf_nfb Laurencia (2013) Dir. Ben Estabrook POST BALLET - Waltz of the Snowflakes - on the naval base Chor. Robin Dekkers (they/them) Featuring Post:ballet and Berkeley Ballet Theater studio company Jess and Morgs collaborations with The Scottish Ballet @jessandmorgs @hongkongballet LA Dance Project & Benjamin Millepied Features mentioned in this episode:
An American In Paris (1951) Singin’ in the Rain (1952) Children of Theatre Street (1977) Center Stage (2000) Mao’s Last Dancer (2009) The White Crow (2009) Other Shorts mentioned in this episode: The Bailey’s Nutcracker (2013) Lil Buck with Icons of Modern Art (2016)
BONUS READING: Russia: How Russia uses ballet as propaganda Soviet Broadcasts of Swan Lake are basically a political trope Ballet, propaganda and politics in the Cold War How Ballet Became a Political Football Between East and West Cuba: The Cuban National Ballet: Sixty-six years of glory Cuban National Ballet Company Thrives Thanks to Fidel Castro China: From propaganda ballets to dance for the people
-- ANNOUNCEMENTS: Schedule and details: www.capitoldcfestival.com Watch “The Reality of a Dream” co-presented by Dancinema and Goh Ballet this November 1-December 31 on demand at www.dancinema.co/watch Check out the International Screendance Calendar to browse a variety of opportunities including festivals, workshops, and residencies. This resource is updated regularly and is always open to contributors! – Got a question or suggestion? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 | FF x ADF Part 2: ADF Filmmaker Panel | 00:26:06 | |
Frameform was honored an invitation from Jennifer “Scully” Thurston (noted RogueDancer and current Artistic Director of ADF Movies by Movers) to moderate Q&As following the shorts programs at a weekend of the summer-long dance film institution Movies by Movers at American Dance Festival in Durham, North Carolina in July of 2023. This panel moderated by Clare Schweitzer, Hannah Weber and Scully featured the following artists:
Highlighted Dancefilms/Screendances: Moving Together Film Page Isolate dir. Courtney Holbrooks Walls Come Down (excerpt) dir. Jake Kruty The Wardrobe (still) dir. Chloe Ilene New shorts from Dancinema’s 2023 program are LIVE at Dancinema Online! Become a site member (it’s free!) to browse festival archives and new selections for this season. Coming soon: Dancinema 10 year Anthology. This is a PDF guide to all of the dancefilms we have screened to date, plus collaborations and projects. Get yours by becoming a Dancinema site member or a Frameform Patreon Subscriber! | |||
| 12 May 2021 | Location Scouting: Warehouses | 00:42:41 | |
Frameform is back and diving back into talking movies, moving and everything in between. Of all locations seen in screendance films, none may be more ubiquitous than the warehouse. Search for the term “dance film” online, and you will reliably get quite a few films set in warehouse spaces. The qualities and histories of these spaces - old factory equipment, peeling walls and dusty air- can either enhance or diminish a work depending on how thoughtfully or not they are incorporated. The Frameform team dissects the attraction of dance filmmakers to warehouse space and analyzes how efficacy (or not) of their use among several films. In honor of Simon Fildes, here are links to several films: -- FILMS Letter (2017) Dir. by Zeljko Bozic (@zeljko_bozic) Mass (2010) Dir. by Fu Le (@cie.tetrapode) Medicine (2016) Dir. by Charles Baldassarra -- CHAPTERS 01:54 - Welcome and Welcome Back! 03:15 - Let’s talk about Warehouse dancefilms 05:19 - Letter 14:27 - MASS -- LINKS Media and the No-Place of Dance by Harmony Bench -- ANNOUNCEMENTS OPEN CALL! Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? Be sure to check our Instagram today til Friday, May 14th to vote which location you want us to talk about next on the show! -- | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | Location Scout: Snow | 00:35:37 | |
Grab your boots and your toque - we’re going on another location scouting adventure and this time our destinations are snowy! Highlighting a few selections, we discuss possible themes, trends, and significance of cold places in their many manifestations. We reflect how snowy locations symbolize hibernation, silence, cycles of life, and how each of the selected works express ideas of no place, any place, snowy places, and beyond.
Highlighted in this episode: Direction(s) (2015) Dir. Ena Granulo @enakurtagicgranulo @ohnoproduction
The between all things (2020) Dir. Neels Castillon @nowness @neels.castillon Glace crevasse et derive (2013) @spiraquebec ANNOUNCEMENTS: Schedule and details: www.capitoldcfestival.com
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| 25 Oct 2023 | Seeing the light | 00:40:33 | |
Lighting plays a large role in cinematography. In one scenario, light is a tool to just visually see images. While in other cases, light sculpts the features in a space – illuminating the curvatures of people’s bodies, faces, sharp edges on buildings and furniture. Lack of light creates deep undertones such as darkness, evil, mystery, and secrecy while heightening other attributes to a film, like sound and emotion. In all, light is not just a necessity or a need– it’s a tool that serves more purpose than one thinks. In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at a few handful films that exhibit great examples of integrated lighting as a character. These films use lighting methodically, whether it be elongated shadows, different colored lighting, or even lack of visibility inside a dimly lit landscape. Consider a more thought out lighting set-up for your next film, but listen to this episode first to gather up some ideas.
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Highlighted Dancefilms/Screendances: Cornered Dir. James Vernon Barbarians: Origins Director & Producer: Romain Rachline Borgeaud A Hard Day’s Night Dir. Benjamin Hoffman & Mathieu Mondoulet
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Quick Shoutouts Pas de Deux Dir. Norman McLaren The Game Dir. James Kinney and Pierre Marais The Stop Dir. Liudmila Komrakova Bleu Fuchsia Dir. Marc Lesperut Feelings Dir. Charlie Luccini
Check out our Frameform Patreon page for 6 awesome resources we released over the past few months ranging from Technical Tips for Video Editing by Hannah, a visual guide to all things Frameform by Jen Ray, Zines by Clare, and more. | |||
| 23 Jun 2021 | Dance Sells: Branded Ad Campaigns | 00:41:23 | |
You’re either the type of person who watches commercials in full or the kind of person who would rather do without them. We, the Frameform team, love a good ad and are focusing on the best and worst examples of commercials featuring dance as the selling tool in today’s episode. Dance themed ads give the worldwide audience a taste of what screendance is. Tying movement with product opens the mind of imagination and possibility to what an item can do and how it will make you feel using it. Whether the commercial is someone doing extravagant backflips in a pair of iconic khakis, or jamming out to their own beat in a pair of white headphones -- the creativity runs wild in these dancing advertisements. -- FEATURED Gap Khaki A-Go-Go (1999) Lil Buck + Myles Yachts 5 min (2020) Under Armour Misty Copeland for UA (2016) Burberry Singin in the Rain (2020) From London With Love (2014) Free People FP Movement Ballet (2014) Apple iPod/iPod Shuffle (2004 - 2008) iPod Nano (w.video) Feist - Noemie LaFrance (2006) Airpods Pro (2020) Kenzo (2017) Dir. by Spike Jonze Activia - Ingrid Silva (2016) Dir. by Ben Briand GrubHub Delivery Dance (2020) Kia Kia Soul Hamsters Party Rock Anthem (2011) Jen’s Mentioned Watch Why people hate corporate art styles so much YouTube video essay Hannah’s All-Time Favorite Commercial They - Silk (2016) Clare’s All-Time Favorite Commercial (CW: Weird AF) Quiznos Spongmonkeys (2004) Jen’s All-Time Favorite Commercial John Lewis Insurance - Tiny Dancer (2015) -- CHAPTERS :00 Start 2:55 90s Gap commercials 6:14 Lil Buck + Myles Yachts 2020 Gap commercial 11:00 Misty Copeland for Under Amor 14:30 A dance ad that misses the mark 18:22 Burberry dance ads 22:05 Apple ads capturing its brand identity through dance 27:20 Big sponsors wanting attention through dance 31:30 When do we draw the line between dance and advertising? 37:20 FF Team’s all time favorite commercials / Close -- Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? Submit your event announcement here by June 30. -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | DANCEFILM Network: Project Home | 00:40:58 | |
In this season’s edition of Dancefilm Network, Jen connected with Larkin Poynton and Chris Martin to share about their collaboration Project Home @projecthomeart - a creative homegrown project building community and connectivity worldwide through movement, filmmaking, education and big ideas. We discuss the production of their dancefilm Home in Iceland, Homework educational program, Homescreen fesitval and other shared experiences of their evolving company. Thank you Chris and Larkin for a great conversation, and all you do to enrich dancefilm/screendance culture! -- Watch Home, the dancefilm Projects
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| 07 Oct 2020 | A Conversation with: Steven Butler | 00:35:43 | |
Last year, we sat down with our friend Steven Butler, Dance & FIlm artist, in Vancouver, BC at Cascadia Dance and Cinema Festival, and talked about his dynamic career. Steven Butler is a multi-talented creative with an open mind, passion for storytelling and an aptitude for intersecting multiple art forms. He began his creative career as a dancer and choreographer with credits including Transformers 2, The Latin Grammy’s, Weeds, Good Morning America and artists including Ludacris, Nick Carter, Aaron Carter, Paulina Rubio, Cheat Codes and Macy Gray. He received a Bachelor of Arts in film from ArtCenter College of Design, graduating with distinction. His directing credits include music videos for Precarious Records, Ultra Records, and Raid Records. He has also received recognition for his writing, directing, and producing from Slamdance, The Addy Awards, Zooppa, Los Angeles Dance Film Festival, Standard Vision and the Academy of Television & Sciences Blue Ribbon Panel. In addition to his creative work, Steven was a 2018 TEDx Speaker. By intersecting his creative passions and vast practical experience in varying artistic fields, Steven aims to use art as a means of storytelling that both engages and inspires viewers and participants while simultaneously shaping a progressive and culturally relevant narrative. -- Steven’s Films Follow Steven -- Submissions Salt Lake City, Utah Screenings
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| 08 Nov 2023 | FF x ADF Movies by Movers Part 1: Sean Dorsey Dance | 00:22:17 | |
Sean Dorsey is a San Francisco-based choreographer, dancer, writer, teaching artist and cultural activist. Recognized as the U.S.’ first acclaimed transgender modern dance choreographer, Dorsey has toured his work to more than 30 cities across the US and abroad – and taught with his explicitly trans-positive pedagogy in more than 35 cities. In July 2023, Sean Dorsey Dance presented the North Carolina premiere of the ADF commission “The Lost Art Of Dreaming”, a life affirming experience that invites the audience to reconnect with longing, embrace expansive imagination, connect with joy and pleasure, and propel ourselves toward loving Futures. This tour stop coincided with the ADF Movies by Movers screening of the film “If Cities Could Dance |Transgender Dancer Invites Trans & Queer People to Dream Big” directed by Lindsay Gauthier which profiles Dorsey and his work. The film is currently on a festival tour and recently won an Emmy. Clare and Hannah moderated this Q&A panel following the screening of the film. On the panel were Sean Dorsey, dancers Nol Simonse, Héctor Jaime, & David Le, costume designer Krystal Harfert, and Technical Director Emily Paulson. Special thanks to ADF Movies by Movers Artistic Director Jennifer Scully Thurston for the invitation! Learn and Explore More: Highlighted Dancefilms/Screendances: If Cities Could Dance | Transgender Dancer Invites Trans & Queer People to Dream Big Dir. Lindsay Gauthier The Lost Art of Dreaming (trailer)
Check out our Frameform Patreon page for 6 awesome resources we released over the past few months ranging from Technical Tips for Video Editing by Hannah, a visual guide to all things Frameform by Jen Ray, Zines by Clare, and more. | |||
| 14 Jul 2021 | Music Videos: OK GO & Treading New Territory | 00:40:09 | |
We're back with another music video round table, taking a closer look at the band that is pushing the boundaries and possibilities of music videos, OK Go. Over 15 years ago, OK Go went viral with their backyard hit "A Million Ways," becoming the most downloaded video in 2005. A year later the infamous follow up, “Here It Goes Again,” ranks as one of the Top 30 Best Music Videos of All Time by TIME Magazine in 2011. Since then, OK Go has gone above and beyond creating unforgettable music videos with strategically quirky choreography from bandmate’s sister, Trish Sie, to collaborating with world-renowned dance company, Pilobolus. We won’t be playing the songs in this episode due to copyright, but our banter runs seamlessly as we relive our early years of viral entertainment. -- FEATURED A Million Ways (2005) Dir. by Trish Sie Here it Goes Again (2006) Dir. by Trish Sie + OK Go
Dir. by OK Go, Eric Gunther, and Jeff Lieberman All is Lost - with Pilobolus (2013) Dir. by OK Go, Pilobolus, Trish Sie OTHER LINKS
Teachers And Those Magical OK Go Videos: A Match Made In Science?-- ANNOUNCEMENTS SCREENING Moovy Festival - Tanzfilmfestival Online Friday July 23 - 24 SUBMISSION DEADLINE Leeds International Film Festival Regular Deadline for Dance Film Saturday, July 31st -- CHAPTERS 00:00 Start 05:20 OK Go and YouTube 18:24 OK Go and Pilobolus 22:57 OK Go and Creative Success for All Audiences 38:40 Announcements -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 07 Jul 2021 | DANCEFILM Network: Interview with The Motion Dance Collective | 00:57:52 | |
In the latest edition of Dancefilm Network, we connect with the Motion Dance Collective (the MDC) aka Omari “Motion” Carter, Anna Clifford, and James Williams. The MDC is an award winning screendance production company that not only creates screen work, but also presents education initiatives including its podcast, The MDC Talks. We touch on many topics including transitioning from a collective to company, the niche-on-niche world of screendance podcasts and the one question hanging over the heads of anyone at the intersection of dance and film. Follow The Motion Dance Collective @themdcollective @omarimotion @annaleaclifford @jw_cinematographer -- FEATURED The Cinematography Journal Podcast END OF THE BLOCK (2012) Directed by Kyle Stevenson Written and Choreographed by Omari “Motion” Carter Directed by Omari “Motion” Carter Choreography by Omari ‘Motion’ Carter and Anna Clifford. Cinematography by James Williams Directed by Omari “Motion” Carter and James Williams FRACTURE/D FRAME/S (2020)Director and Choreographer: Anna Clifford -- CHAPTERS 1:00 Intro 6:11 First Encounter with Screendance 12:30 Beginnings as a Collective 18:20 Transitioning from Collective to Business 24:05 Working during COVID and educating collaborators 34:49 The MDC Talks Podcast 41:00 Podcast as Reflection & Video Podcasts 47:00 Other avenues of exploration as a company 52:15 The dreaded question... -- ANNOUNCEMENTS Brought to you by the Int. Screendance Calendar Denton, TX Regular Deadline - October 25, 2021 Eligible films must be choreographed, directed, or produced by Black filmmakers; or Prominently feature Black dancers/actors/musicians; or Feature subject matter which relates to the Black community/or Black experience. Bologna, Italy Regular deadline - July 7th, 2021 -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 27 Sep 2024 | Nordic Screendance Network | 00:36:55 | |
This week’s episode of Frameform features three extraordinarily experienced artists-Kati Kallio, Maia Sorensen and Helena Jonsdottir- who wear many hats in the screendance field as filmmakers, curators, educators and more. Clare spoke with them about their work in screendance creation, curation and education and how it is informing the establishment of a nascent Nordic Screendance Network. The conversation broaches the necessity of regular in-person meetings for practitioners as well as how the strength of a network can aid in the advocation of a more sustainable screendance field for those working in it. Kati Kallio is a prolific filmmaker based in Finland who was a co-founder of the Loikka Dance Film Festival, which ran between 2008-2018. Maia Sorensen is a Copenhagen-based artist and facilitator whose integrated artistic and curatorial practice includes work with ScreenMoves/Dansehallerne (DK) and the international dance film competition 60secondsdance. Helena Jonsdottir is an artist based between Brussels and Reykjavik whose artistic practice of films with a movement based core bears the name Physical Cinema, which is also the name of her long running festival. – https://www.katikallio.com/ https://maiaelisabethsorensen.com/ Loikka Dance Film Festival Archives Physical Cinema Festival Reykjavík Iceland
Argos centre of audiovisual arts in Brussels
10 Moving North dance films created in 2003 https://www.scenarkivet.se/uppsattning/1669/moving-north-ten-short-dance-films/mer/ + https://www.dfi.dk/viden-om-film/filmdatabasen/film/moving-north, – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on social for updates @frameformpod on Instagram Want even more Frameform? Consider joining us on where we release bonus content :) The cost to access is less than a fancy cup of coffee. | |||
| 10 Aug 2022 | Deep Dive: West Side Story (2021) | 00:45:01 | |
Did we all love it? Do we all recommend it? Do any of us prefer the original 1961 release? Find out on this week’s episode of Frameform.
Mentioned in this episode: West Side Story (2021) Chor. Justin Peck
West Side Story (1961) Chor. Jerome Robbins
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| 29 Mar 2024 | Cinedans x Frameform: A Conversation with Tanin Torabi | 00:48:42 | |
Frameform is thrilled to collaborate with Cinedans on several episodes to commemorate the 20th edition of the Amsterdam-based festival which took place in late March 2024. Through its adventurous film programming along with its substantial professional development program, Cinedans has established itself as a destination event for anyone interested in dance film and welcomes artists from around the world to its in-person event. This year’s edition of the festival featured a “Best of” segment where audience’s could view the most popular films from the previous two decades, including three films from Iranian dance artist Tanin Torabi If you've attended any dance film event in the last few years, you have likely seen the hypnotic film The Dérive which features Tanin moving through a Bazaar in Tehran, the capital city of Iran where dance has been banned since the country's revolution in the late 1970s. Tanin has since created two films set in Tehran, “In Plain Sight” and “Until”, the latter of which was created in the midst of the Woman Life Freedom protests in response to the murder of Mahsa Amini by Iran's morality police. Clare had the opportunity to speak with Tanin in person at Cinedans 2024, and only a few hours after this conversation took place, “Until” was awarded the Jury Award at Cinedans for Best Dance Short.
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| 21 Jun 2023 | A Somatic Approach to Screendance with Lolly | 00:48:25 | |
In today’s episode, we welcome Lolly, a friend of the podcast and Dancinema collaborator. Dancefilm is a special mode of expression and calls for a different approach of reception. Lolly has been our liaison, guiding us to consider screendances – the way we view, feel, and discuss them – from a new perspective.
Lolly’s various projects intersect art, dance and somatic coaching. At Dancinema’s festivals for a few years now, Lolly has led somatic meditations before screenings to help us transition from the buzzing of the outside world into a clearer mind and body space to actively receive the projects on screen. The results have been increased kinesthetic empathy and more lively, reflective conversations to follow each screening.
All of us on the podcast have experienced it for ourselves, and we want to share a version of it for you at home through the podcast. Jump to 38:50 for our Somatic Meditation to play before you watch your next dancefilm, or just as a system reset whenever you need it.
Mentioned in this episode: Audience as Community: Corporeal Knowledge and Empathetic Viewing - Research Essay by Karen Wood Cold Storage (2016) https://www.raekallio.fi/cold-storage
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| 21 Oct 2020 | A Conversation with: George Turnbull | 00:37:58 | |
We sat down with George Turnbull, Dance & FIlm artist and Scholar, in Vancouver, BC at Dancinema’s Cascadia Dance and Cinema Festival 2019, and talked about his film ID. George Turnbull is a screendance scholar and practitioner who is completing his Ph.D. in Cinema and Media Studies at York University. A recipient of the prestigious Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, his doctoral research aims to situate screendance in Canada, examining artists, scholars, film festivals and funding modules. Currently, Turnbull sits on the Editorial Board of The Dance Current. Follow The Dance Current -- Martha’s Vineyard Film Center, MA In-Person Screening - Oct. 24th Online Screening - Oct. 23rd - Nov. 6th Drama Teatro Theatre - Modena, Italy In-Person Screening - Oct 23rd - 25th Online Screening - Cinedanza Youtube channel -- | |||
| 09 Dec 2020 | A Deep Dive: "Sisters" Short Film | 01:12:16 | |
Every few years on the screendance festival circuit, there are films that find repeated play and sweep up festival awards. Between 2018-2019, that film was the Dutch screendance Sisters. With sophisticated choreography and a meticulously thought-out structure, this dark yet affecting film left impressions on audiences worldwide and has won over 50 awards (and counting). We had the privilege to speak with Daphne Lucker and Emma Evelein (director and choreographer of Sisters, respectively) about the extensive process of creating the film as well as the impact it has on viewers. The members of the Frameform team also offer their insights on the film and reflect on curatorial challenges of presenting such a complex work. -- Film Links
Follow the “Sisters” creators @sistersdefilm @daphnelucker @emmaevelein
Sisters De Film (@sistersdefilm) Emma Evelein (@emma.evelein) -- Screenings Programme of Korean Screendance The Place, 17 Duke's Rd, London WC1H 9PY, UK Dec 4 – 11, 2020
Submissions Deadline - Dec 31, 2020 -- Pick of the Week Captain Cal- The Orphaned Mountain Lion -- | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | INTERMISSION | 00:56:22 | |
The lights have risen and it’s time for a pause. Get a stretch in and walk over to the lobby. Meeting new people at film festival intermissions is always fun– you get to learn who they are, why they came to the event, and what films interest them. Basically, we’re here bringing an intermission to you! You’ve heard our views on a variety of dance films, but haven’t really talked about why we may be so critical or how we got involved with screendance in the first place. Grab your snacks for this one before the lights flicker to get back to your seats. Frameform will be taking a brief pause from posting and will return Sept 14th 2022! Now’s the time to go back and catch up on any episodes that you may have missed. This episode of Frameform was inspired by the… Hosted by Arthur Veenema and Andrew Slaughter – ANNOUNCEMENTS Rogue Dancer: Must B Sed Edition (Aug 2022) Aug 26 – Sept 11, 2022 Online There are some who believe that messages spoken through the arts are the only way to change the world. Dancers, choreographers & filmmakers, through sound, images & movement, tap into communication that is beyond words… hoping for pause, absorption and thought. And in that space, there is the potential for betterment and beauty in oneself and for the world. and then… sometimes there are words too. This month, join Rogue Dancer in celebrating works with a message, DANCE Filmmakers with something to say. – There are so many festivals accepting dance film submissions right now! Please take the time to visit the International Screendance Calendar to scroll through upcoming events and festivals happening all over the world. This resource is updated regularly and are always open to contributors! – Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? Submit your event announcement here! – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – | |||
| 19 May 2021 | Screendance for Smart Phones | 01:00:43 | |
These days, it is very common for most people to own some kind of smart device. Whether that be an iPhone, Android, iPad, or tablet, these handheld gadgets have become a reliant tool in our everyday life. And in this day and age, these pocket devices are one of the most utilitarian devices in a filmmaker’s arsenal. From 4K camera quality, smartphone supported accessories, to the countless number of film and photography applications found in app stores, all are available to assist your one-person crew. In today’s episode, we invite Mobile Dance Film Festival’s organizer, ANDREW CHAPMAN into the conversation, talking about the value of mobile dance filmmaking, how it is culturally relevant, and the accessibility in exploration for all aspiring dance filmmakers. Follow Mobile Dance Film Festival! @mobiledancefilmfestival Mobile Dance Film Festival website -- FILMS Nicole Walcott in Washington Square Park (2017) Dir. by Rami Shafi A Guide to Breathing Underwater (2018) Dir. by Raven Jackson (she/her) -- CHAPTERS 01:00 - Intro 06:40 - What are the advantages of smartphone filmmaking? 12:30 - Nicole Walcott in Washington Square Park 23:15 - A Guide to Breathing Underwater 28:28 - Legitimacy between smartphones and fancy cameras debate 42:43 - Shifting the lens -- SUBMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT Final Submission Deadline - Monday, May 31st, 2021 Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? Submit your event announcement here by June 30. -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 | FF for DCW: Samantha Shay | 00:26:03 | |
This week, Clare speaks with Samantha Shay, a multidisciplinary artist and founder of the international production company Source Material, who is currently in residence at Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch. Samantha outlines her unique path to dance film and shines a light on her research and engagement with Pina Bausch’s work. She also discusses the process (and some funny anecdotes) of the creation of her film Mother Melancholia, a film that approaches patriarchal politics and eco-feminism through an unguarded, unsettlingly beautiful meditation. Mother Melancholia continues its festival run along with Samantha’s newest work, Romance. This film is another collaboration with dancers from Tanztheater Wuppertal and will premiere at Cinedans in late March. This episode is a part of a series in collaboration with Dance Camera West, featuring interviews with 4 selected filmmakers who were screening at this year’s 2023 fest. – Watch the Mother Melancholia Trailer Follow Samantha Shay on IG Follow Dance Camera West – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – Follow us @frameformpod | |||
| 09 Sep 2020 | A Deep Dive | Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance | 01:00:47 | |
Documentaries educate, celebrate, and honor the moments of history in the world at large. With plenty of recorded documents on the upbringing of ballet and modern dance, we have to question when and where did jazz dancing enter into the picture. Khadifa Wong’s recently completed documentary, Uprooted, has been making its festival rounds, being one of the very few films that thoroughly examine the beginnings and transformations of jazz dancing in the United States. We were given the opportunity to watch this film in its totality and we are discussing the important topics brought up in the story and how it may sit to audiences outside of the dance community. Aside from our deep dive round table, Jen Ray and Clare had a moment to speak with the “Uprooted” team, discussing the making of the film itself. -- Uprooted Links Follow the “Uprooted” creators @uprooted.film @Ldrcreativellc @khadifawong @zaknemorin @uprooted_film @ldr_creative @khadifawong @zaknemorin Uprooted Film (@uprootedjazzdoc) Lisa Donmall-Reeve @ldrcreativellc Khadifa Wong Zak Nemorin -- Screenings F-O-R-M Festival of Recorded Movement Vancouver BC Available Online Sept 12th - 19th Screenings & Submissions Dancinema’s Cascadia Dance and Cinema Festival AND Capitol Dance and Cinema Festival Vancouver BC and Washington DC Online Oct 1-13 and Live in D.C. Oct 10 Rolling Submissions on Dancinema FilmFreeway Pick of the Week Criterion Collection: Studio Visits Playlist -- | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | A Conversation with Rogue Dancer | 00:36:52 | |
In this episode, we are highlighting the wonderful Jennifer Scully-Thurston, also known as Rogue Dancer. Frameform listeners may already know this friend of the podcast and fellow panelist at last year’s Screendance Symposium. Enjoy this conversation with Scully and Jen Ray including experiences producing festivals online and in person, creative approaches to curation and the pursuit of solutions instead of obstacles. Jennifer Scully-Thurston (Scully) is a choreographer, dance filmmaker, curator, journalist, and video installation artist. She is founder and director of FilmFest by Rogue Dancer, a monthly thematic on-line event devoted to dance. She has curated and adjudicated for EnCore: Dance on Film, James River Film Festival, and Screen Dance International. – Listen to Season 3 Screendance Symposium Panel Episode Watch and Submit to FilmFest By Rogue Dancer Become a Rogue Dancer Patreon Supporter American Dance Festival’s Movies By Movers Follow on IG @roguedance @amerdancefest – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – Follow us | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Alternative Approaches feat. Standard Vision and Nina McNeely in collaboration with Dancinema | 00:57:48 | |
We are back from a great summer break! Check out our Frameform Patreon page for 6 awesome resources we released over the past few months ranging from Technical Tips for Video Editing by Hannah, a visual guide to all things Frameform by Jen Ray, a Zine by Clare, and more. Today’s episode features two interviews that are linked by the Standard Vision + Dancinema showcase in Downtown Los Angeles and their trailblazing, alternative approaches to artistry and business. First up, we speak with Caroline Haydon of SVLA about the unique and impactful work they do to offer state of the art production support for artists of all kinds, including those looking to push the boundaries of dance and cinema. From industry-leading studio resources to one-of-a-kind performance and screening opportunities, Standard Vision is on the cutting edge of how to have mainstream impact while maintaining artistic integrity. In part two of today’s episode, we connect with Nina McNeely, recipient of the SVLA Artistic Achievement Award for her music video “John L'' for Black Midi. Nina’s work spans from small indie productions to large scale commercial works with some of the biggest names in media. She’s a prime example that, as she said in her interview, “if you stick to what you believe in, the world will catch up eventually.” Learn and Explore More: Standard Vision Website SVLA Studios LA Website SV + Dream Outdoor
IG: @standardvision FB:@standardvisionmedia Vimeo: @standardvision LinkedIn: @standardvision-llc Nina McNeely: Social: ID @ninamcneely TedTalk: "Once There Was III" -- a mesmerizing blend of dance, animation and tech Submit to Dancinema for the opportunity to be the next SVLA Award Recipient, be part of the online program, or screen as part of a theatrical event in Washington, DC and/or Vancouver, BC. Dancinema CASCADIA Dance & Cinema Festival (Vancouver, BC) Submit / Website / Social @cascadiadcfestival CAPITOL Dance & Cinema Festival (Washington, DC) | |||
| 18 Nov 2020 | A Conversation on Tap Dance and Media | 01:48:46 | |
In August 2019, Dancinema’s Cascadia Dance and Cinema Festival collaborated with Vancouver International Tap Dance Festival on a screening of American Tap and a panel discussion at Vancouver Tap Dance Society. Facilitated by Frameform’s Jen Ray, this discussion with Andrew Nemr, Max Pollak, Demi Remick and Danny Nielson offers perspectives on their experiences with Tap Dance and Media. Listen here for a gold mine of personal anecdotes, unique perspectives, honest conversations & lots of laughter along the way. -- Max Pollak (Instagram) --
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| 17 Aug 2022 | How She Moves: A Conversation with Aisha Linnea and Anya Raza | 00:48:18 | |
In today’s episode, Jen Ray discusses the documentary “How She Moves” with its co-directors, Anya Raza and Aisha Linnea. All of us Frameformers had the opportunity to see this film at Dancinema’s 2021 Capitol Dance & Cinema Festival at Eaton Workshop in DC and we knew right away we wanted to share more about this important project on the podcast with the creators. About “How She Moves”: On the eve of Pakistan’s 70th independence anniversary, we follow the spirited 90 year old guru Indu Mitha, as she prepares for her students’ final performance before she retires.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/QLxRqdkoXWw
If you want to learn more about Indu Mitha and her dance, you can reach out to her daughter, who is also a dancer, Tehreema Mitha. @tehreema_mitha/ Also mentioned in this episode: TEDTalk by Amy Cuddy: “Your body language may shape who you are” https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are – ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Submit at www.dancinema.co/submit Follow @capitoldcfestival @cascadiadcfestival – Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? Submit your event announcement here! – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – | |||
| 26 Jul 2020 | Show Trailer | 00:01:05 | |
From Rixey, this is Frameform. A podcast discussing movies, moving and everything in between. We are three dance film nerds who can’t wait to take you on a deep dive into the crazy, complex and exciting world at the intersection of dance and film. We will be delving into topics, trends and issues in dance, film and culture at large. We will also be sharing conversations with creators in the field, what inspires them and the challenges they face when making their work. Frameform is a production of Rixey. --
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| 27 Sep 2023 | Dancine-Docs: Miccolis + Magnifica with Capitol Dance & Cinema Festival | 00:24:57 | |
Today’s episode is part one of our “Dancine-Docs” series in collaboration with Dancinema, specifically the 2022 Capitol Dance & Cinema Festival in Washington, DC. We’re connecting with Mimmo Miccolis and Carola Mamberto on their dance and documentary works that celebrate Italian arts and culture. First, we discuss the short documentary “Miccolis” which covers the story of how Mimmo grew from a boy in rural Italy with a passion for dance to a worldwide success and creative force in the ballet world. Much of Mimmo’s works are focused on social justice issues and can be explored on his website. He is currently a faculty member at the school and choreographer for the Washington Ballet in DC. Next, we dive into “Magnifica”. Based on the works of Goldschmied & Chiari, and commissioned by the Italian Cultural Society of DC, “Magnifica” exists in many forms. We discuss the live performance, “making of” documentary, and the short screendance that brings new form and life to the signature smoke and mirror artworks of Goldschmied & Chiari. Learn and Explore More: Mimmo Miccolis Carola Mamberto The Washington Ballet Website | Social @thewashingtonballet Italian Cultural Society of DC Website | Social @italian.cultural.society Goldschmied & Chiari @goldschmied_chiari Watch the Dancine-Docs - Submit to Dancinema for the opportunity to be part of the online program, or screen as part of a theatrical event in Washington, DC and/or Vancouver, BC. Dancinema CASCADIA Dance & Cinema Festival (Vancouver, BC) Submit / Website / Social @cascadiadcfestival CAPITOL Dance & Cinema Festival (Washington, DC) Submit / Website / Social @capitoldcfestival - Check out our Frameform Patreon page for 6 awesome resources we released over the past few months ranging from Technical Tips for Video Editing by Hannah, a visual guide to all things Frameform by Jen Ray, a Zine by Clare, and more. | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | Season 3 (Trailer) | 00:01:20 | |
We’re back with SEASON 3 of FRAMEFORM! Coming to YOU, Wednesday July 6th! – Frameform is BACK in session with fresh perspectives and heated roundtables. Taking a closer look into cinematic trends through the audience’s lens. And kicking back with the makers and curators who are sharing dance film beyond the video screen. Coming up this season... Jen: I watched West Side Story no fewer than 10 times and each one was a religious experience. We need to talk about it! Hannah: Man, I forgot how Missy Elliot was just so ahead of the game when it came to music videos. The amount of attention to the choreography, the dancers, production design, it’s just not the same for today’s YouTube releases. Clare: Back when I got a drone I didn’t realize that I have so many questions about permits and authorized airspace. When can I actually start to fly and dance with it? We’ve got a lot to talk about. When do you wanna start? This is Season 3 of Frameform. A show about movies, moving, and everything in between – Hosted by Hannah Weber, Jen Ray, and Clare Schweitzer. Coming to you every Wednesday – wherever you get your podcasts. Starting weekly on July 6th. – OPEN CALL! Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? – | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | Beyond Spectacle : The Fits | 00:37:12 | |
*CONTAINS SPOILERS* But before we wrap up on season 3 of Frameform, we’re screening Anna Rose Holmer’s 2015 indie feature, “The Fits.” A story taken place outside of Cincinnati, Ohio following 11-year-old Toni, a tomboy who struggles to fit into her new dance troupe while experiencing an epidemic of violent fits amongst the team. As we follow Toni’s day to day routine– boxing with her brother, filling water canteens, and observing the next door dance team, Toni is captivated by the freedom of expression that dance offers outside of boxing. In this film, Holmer’s cast completely features a playbill cast of non-actor dancers from Cincinnati’s Q Kidz Dance Team after discovering their talents on YouTube. Watch the film before you download this episode, because we’re full of spoilers today.
ADDITIONAL READINGS Screendance Journal Article (Dis/Orientation: Rhythmic Bodies and Corporeal Orature in The Fits) How Did You Create aDirector/Actress Interview: Coming-of-Age Portrait Through Dance
– Thanks to all who have been tuning in all season! We appreciate our audience and your support. If you have any ideas for topics for future episodes, please let us know! We love crowd-sourced recommendations because you too are a part of this ongoing conversation! We’re always available by email at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – | |||
| 13 Oct 2021 | Season 2 Wrap Up | 00:35:02 | |
That’s a wrap for Season 2! But before we go on break, we finally had the chance to sit down together in the same room and reflect on our podcast journey. As we look back on Season 2, we thank all the humble guests who sat with us to learn about their point of view on dance film. Furthermore, we gag and giggle on the possibilities of what’s to come for seasons ahead. Thank you to all who have been listening and supporting us during the past 2 seasons. We’ll see you next year! VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE! | Watch here -- Capitol Dance and Cinema Festival October 2021 Sign up to watch online Free -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Dancing in the Air: Drones | 00:40:01 | |
Get ready to fly! This week, the Frameform team discusses the uses and mis-uses of drone cinematography in dance. They discuss the aesthetics of the drone camera as well as how its associations with military and surveillance affect the way the onscreen image is read. They reflect on the drone’s potential as a dance partner and what differentiates flight as embodiment and flight as spectacle on film. Clare also provides a small primer for listeners interested in working with drones on their next project (READ: know your fly spaces!!) – FILMS Targeted Advertising Dir. Mitchell Rose Ohio, USA @mitchellrosefilm The Shadow Drone Project Dir. Charles Linehan London, UK https://www.charleslinehan.co.uk Lying Together Dir. Corey Baker New Zealand/Hong Kong @coreybakerdance Virginia/North Carolina, USA @rmgee – LINKS FAA information on drone piloting How Much do DJI’s Security Vulnerabilities Actually Matter by Sally French Drone Company DJI obscured ties to Chinese state funding, documents show by Cate Cadell – Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? Submit your event announcement here! – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – | |||
| 16 Sep 2020 | Viewfinder: Global Perspectives | 00:59:48 | |
Art is not created in a vacuum. Screendance is practiced globally and while there is a strong worldwide network, each practitioner and the work they create is influenced by their unique contexts; from their dance training and background to the social and political environments the work is created in. In this episode, we examine different modes and values systems of screendance around the world. We discuss the intentions behind the work and discuss curatorial responsibility in appropriately contextualizing work that is presented to audiences unfamiliar with it. -- Films The Color of Reality - Movement Art Is Directed by Jon Boogz Directed by Tanin Torabi Directed by Benito Gonzalez Haedo en Llamas (Argentina)-2005 Directed by Ladys Gonzalez and Francisco De la Cerda -- Festival Announcements
Choreoscope - International dance Film Festival Barcelona Sept 14th - 27th Submission Deadline Los Angeles, CA Oct. 1st -- | |||
| 02 Jun 2021 | Rewind: The Physical TV Company | 00:35:41 | |
In this season’s edition of Rewind, we connect with Karen Pearlman and Richard James Allen, also known as The Physical TV Company: Australia’s premier company for the production and distribution of “stories told by the body.” We discuss their multi-decade collaboration and how, among other things, they derive inspiration from classic cinema and reframe cinema’s history in the process. -- FEATURED
@physicaltv @karenpearlman @richardjamesallen WOMAN WITH AN EDITING BENCH (2016) Dir. by Karen Pearlman DIGITAL AFTERLIVES (2018) Dir. by Richard James Allen & Karen Pearlman Other Mentions: BONUS MATERIAL -- CHAPTERS 01:56 Introducing: The Physical TV Company 08:30 Woman with an Editing Bench 23:37 Digital Afterlives 27:59 Lessons learned & pearls of wisdom 33:27 Outro -- ANNOUNCEMENTS June 4th - 6th Online via Zoom Introducing MAP Lab: Movement, Architecture, and Production. A brand new virtual workshop that culminates in the creation of your own (virtual) site-specific dance film! In MAP Lab, you will have the opportunity to create your own tool kit for composing bodies in space in the virtual realm. Throughout the weekend, participants will take classes from renowned architects, dancers, and videographers, learning different topologies and mapping strategies to explore intersectionality of body and space. In between master classes, participants will have the opportunity to immediately apply what they've learned through the creation of their film. During these individual workshop sessions, participants can sign up for one on one consultations with Heidi Duckler to discuss their individual projects.This workshop is perfect for architects and students looking to expand their awareness of the relationship between the body and space, as well as different strategies for placing architecture on film. We choose to view the virtual space as an opportunity to explore and challenge previous notions of the body and space. We find movement to be the momentum of architecture, and are seeking to investigate the ways in which different creative disciplines characterize space. Join us for the chance to create your own spatial map for movement, architecture, and production in the virtual space! No previous experience or equipment needed. For more information about scholarships or questions, please email sophie@heididuckler.org. Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? Submit your event announcement here by June 30. -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 06 Oct 2021 | All Staff: Frameform Wraps Season 2! | 00:36:02 | |
LISTENER! There is a video version of this podcast! Go watch it here: YouTube -- This week, the partners chat with the amazing hosts of Frameform about season 2! -- Links from discussion Capitol Dance and Cinema Festival, Saturday, October 9, 2021: LINK Clare on SFDFF Dancing Through the Lens: LINK San Fransisco Dance Film Festival, October 15-24, 2021: LINK -- | |||
| 13 Oct 2022 | Remembering Simon Fildes | 00:38:41 | |
This week’s episode is dedicated to the life, work and legacy of Simon Fildes who was an international award-winning film-maker, artist, curator and teacher. This episode features the voices of some of Simon’s many collaborators and colleagues, who share their memories and reflections on both him and his work. Simon was a pioneer in choreographic approaches to editing and his work with frequent collaborator Katrina McPherson continued to push boundaries and expectations of the hybridization of dance and film. Simon was also a leader in the screendance field, facilitating networks and conversations that connected and inspired artists through both in-person and online initiatives. He worked as a curator for many organizations and eventually established Screen.dance Scotland which showcased the work of other artists and filmmakers to a global audience.
EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS: Omari “Motion” Carter & Anna Clifford (The Motion Dance Collective) Abby Warilow & Lewis Gourlay (Cagoule Dance)
SELECT FILMS: Dancer: Sang JiJia Camera: Katrina McPherson Editor: Simon Fildes Director/Editor: Simon Fildes Choreographer: Sang Jijia Produced and Directed by Simon Fildes and Katrina McPherson
BONUS READING: Repetition, revelation and transformation, the loop in video dance structure. Screendance Bingo (pdf download)
MUSIC: Garden Music by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0
We would like to thank Simon’s wife Wyn Pottratz for her support of this episode and continuation of Simon’s legacy. – Got a question or suggestion? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – | |||
| 08 Sep 2021 | Working With Kids | 01:01:39 | |
While kids and teens sometimes arise in our conversations on tech, culture, and our own experiences, we wanted to dedicate an episode to focus on what it’s like working with them and watching them in the context of screendance. While there are some differences when collaborating with and teaching with this younger demographic, our conversation reveals that the extra creativity, play, and care involved all are values that translate well to working with any demographic. This episode includes an interview with Alla Kavgan, who shares about her New London Calling, which features an all adolescent cast, plus Frameform’s Jen Ray shares about her collaborations with The JaM Youth Project. We also share personal insights, experiences, and offer suggestions to those planning on - or perhaps who haven’t yet considered - working with kids and teens.
Bonus Recommendations: Follow Alla Kovgan / Kino Dance
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| 30 Dec 2020 | Bonus Episode: Year in Review | 01:17:15 | |
As we look back on a very strange year, the Frameform team takes a moment to review and gush over some dance films favorites that have been keeping us company. Email us: frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- Hannah’s Picks HAIM - I Know Alone Directed by Jake Schreier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfZSgr_si4I The Man Who Traveled Nowhere in Time Directed by Vincent René-Lortie Drop Out Bodies Directed by Ludivine Large-Bessette -- Jen’s Picks Project Home Directed by Andrew Ellis, Ben Stamper, Chris Martin, Jonathan Seale, Larkin Poynton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQYfNOkgAbo&t=1284s https://projecthomedance.com Spike Jonze Welcome Home Directed by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go6Hpal8fUA Uprooted Directed by -- Clare’s Picks Drop Out Bodies Mass Directed by Fu Le https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irNT39wK53c Well Contested Sites Directed by Amie Dowling and Austin Forbord -- | |||
| 04 Nov 2020 | Rewind: Amy Greenfield | 01:11:18 | |
While Maya Deren can be called the mother of modern day screendance practice, Amy Greenfield can be seen as its godmother. Throughout a career spanning over five decades, Greenfield has developed a practice and visual style scaffolded on ideas of agency and the dissolution of hierarchies within traditional film work. She is also influential with her work in curation. In 1983, she and Elaine Sumners curated the Filmdance festival event which included reflections on the dance film form from other artists creating work in that vein at the time. The precedent she set as an independent artist-curator is one followed by many today. We discuss her work, her legacy, and the challenges of access to information on the rich and varied history of dance film. -- Films Transport (1970) ELEMENT (1971) DP. Hillary Harris TIDES (1972) DP. Hillary Harris Nine Variations on a Dance Theme (1966) Director/DP: Hilary Harris Performer: Bettie de Jong -- Sources Flesh Into Light: The Films of Amy Greenfield Robert A. Haller (2012) Women's Experimental Cinema: Critical Frameworks Ed. Robin Blaetz (2007) Amy Greenfield, Elaine Sumners, et al. (Check Worldcat Library listings, currently available on Amazon for $80) -- Screenings dança em foco - Festival Internacional de Vídeo &Dança Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Nov 2, 2020 Online 5th Annual Dance On Screen Festival Graz, Austria Nov 20 - 21, 2020 Live In-Person Event -- | |||
| 29 Sep 2021 | Beyond Spectacle | 00:42:55 | |
We’re back with another Beyond Spectacle episode looking at dramatic fictional films that integrate dance and movement into their story. For this episode we are joined with previous Frameform guest, Nathan Scoll, who chose our destiny to dissect Disney’s 1949 animated double billed feature, “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.” As we focus our attention to the film’s second story following Ichabod Crane, we notice many recycled characters from childhood favorite films and examine the Disney aesthetic on how they use dance to support the characteristics of our glutinous cast. Follow Nathan Scoll! @thriftopia_nathanscoll Catch up on our last Beyond Spectacle episode with Nathan from S1EP20 -- FEATURED The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1949) Dir. by Jack Kinney, James Algar, Clyde Geronimi Featured Cast : Bing Crosby Production Company : Walt Disney Pictures Available on streaming with Disney+ Nathan Scoll’s Shorts Dance Macabre - Short Film Dance or Die - A Video Essay -- ANNOUNCEMENTS Capitol Dance and Cinema Festival Eaton Center, Washington DC In-Person - October 9, 2021 Online - October 1 Uprooted Documentary @ Capitol Dance and Cinema Festival Online October 10 + 11th Catch up with the Uprooted crew from Frameform S1E5 London Contemporary Dance School | MA Screendance Program Euston, London Accepting Sept 2022 applications A 15 month course, developing your practice on the only MA in dance filmmaking in the world! A practice-led course, embracing the hybrid nature of dance filmmaking and subjects it to critical investigation. Contact Hannah Redfearn for more questions hannah.redfearn@theplace.org.uk -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | A love letter to dance with Maggie Bailey | 00:50:40 | |
Hello! We’re back from our summer recess which means we have more episodes to come for the rest of the 2024 year! For today’s episode, Hannah sits down with Austin, Texas filmmaker Maggie Bailey, discussing her 2022 dance documentary, Moving Together. This particular doc is something I myself (Hannah), have not seen in the dance documentary mode. What made this movie really stand out from others is that the story blends a soothing balance of cinematic movement that we commonly see in screendance, but then pairing those vignettes with gentle interview voiceover. Overall, Maggie guides viewers on a weaving journey between the relationship of music and dance through the lens of 6 collaborators who approach the art form in their own way. In this interview, we learn about Maggie’s technical process for making Moving Together and dive into some of the elements that make this movie extra special. –
This feature length, performative documentary investigates the relationships between Michael Wall, modern dance accompanist and composer, and Jesse Zaritt, dancer and choreographer; Olivia and Isai Chacon, a Flamenco dancer and Spanish guitarist; and New Orleans natives Michelle N. Gibson, cultural ambassador, choreographer, performer, and Thaddeus Ford, sixth generation Trumpet player. – Follow and get in touch with Maggie Bailey @maggiembailey – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on social for updates @frameformpod on Instagram
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| 08 May 2024 | Frameform x LADFF | 00:25:16 | |
We love connecting with the people behind the scenes at festivals. In today’s episode, we speak with Nicole Spring of the Los Angeles Dance Film Festival. We talk all about how she started the LA Dance Shorts Film Festival - now known as Los Angeles Dance Film Festival - and how this project has evolved over the years. Nicole cares deeply about serving the community through these events and has proved to be open to adapting to best do that. We’re excited to share more about how LADFF has grown with her leadership and what is coming up next for this festival. We also discuss challenges and decision making from the perspective of curators and producers, and offer some tips for filmmakers.
Learn and Explore More: @ladancefilmfest on IG, FB, X, Vimeo, YouTube | |||
| 23 Sep 2020 | Weapon of Choice | 01:05:56 | |
Music videos play a huge part in introducing dance to the screen. From MTV, commercials, and nowadays, YouTube premieres-- almost everyone has experienced a form of dance on screen through a widely known musical artist. As we discuss our three dance-centric music video picks, we come to realize that music videos are a commercialized version of experimental cinema. Behind the celebrity glamour and performance, there is a pure delivery of contrasting jump cuts, metaphorical imagery, and occasionally, non-traditional storytelling -- in this case, the dancing tells the story. -- Topic Films Rhythm Nation - Janet Jackson (1989) Dir. Dominic Sena Behind the Scenes: Rhythm Nation Rehearsals Around the World- Daft Punk (2007) Dir. Michel Gondry Chor. by Blanca Li Michel Gondry and Daft Punk talk about Around The World music video My Moon, My Man - Feist (2007) Dir. Patrick Daughters. Chor. Noémie Lafrance -- Pick of the Week The Film Crew -- | |||
| 28 Sep 2022 | A Conversation with Lórand Janos from Choreoscope | 00:49:03 | |
This week, Frameform welcomes Lórand Janos, a multi-hyphenate artist and the founding artistic director of Choreoscope: Barcelona Dance Film Festival. Lórand’s is passionate about the world of dance film and is not afraid to ruffle feathers and break molds when it comes to Choreoscope’s programming, which includes scenes from television and alternative media as well as screendance. The tenth edition of Choreoscope takes place between October 18-24. – ALSO MENTIONED Peacemaker Opening Title Sequence It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia-Mac’s Dance Scene – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – | |||
| 02 Sep 2020 | A Conversation with: Eric Cheung | 00:29:22 | |
We had the opportunity to chat with Eric Cheung last year in Vancouver BC at the Cascadia Dance and Cinema Festival. His film E_GO, a low budget and high impact short featuring captivating movement is available to view now. Eric Cheung is a street dance artist who currently resides in Vancouver, BC and is a company dancer of Ouro Collective. Eric is passionate about advancing the boundaries of street dance and its possibilities by exploring into different domains such as VR, Short Films, digital experiences, theatre settings and other art disciplines. -- Eric’s Film Directed and Shot by Alimzhan Alan Sabir Choreography by Eric Cheung Music by Noah Williamson Commissioned by F-O-R-M (Festival Of Recorded Movement) with support from Cineworks and Charles Street Video -- Festival/Workshop Announcement Screenings F-O-R-M Festival of Recorded Movement Vancouver BC Available Online Sept 12th - 19th -- | |||
| 22 Mar 2023 | FF for DCW: David Rousséve | 00:35:04 | |
David Roussève is a renowned choreographer, writer, director and filmmaker, as well as a longtime board member and juror of Dance Camera West. Along with his many accomplishments as a professor at UCLA, and artistic director of the dance theater company REALITY, David has been a dance film practitioner for decades. His films, such as Bittersweet & Two Seconds after Laughter, have screened worldwide and he was involved in the UCLA Dance/Media Project, which produced the anthology Envisioning Dance on Film and Video edited by Judy Mitoma. – Visit David’s website here Watch the Two Seconds After Laughter Trailer Follow David Rousséve on IG Purchase Envisioning Dance on Film and Video edited by Judy Mitoma Follow Dance Camera West – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – Follow us @frameformpod | |||
| 30 Sep 2020 | 15 Seconds of Fame: A Deep Dive on Tik Tok | 01:06:00 | |
Every once in a while, a new social app takes over and becomes massively popular, but something that makes TikTok unique from the others is the focus on dance. Today we’ll talk about what dance on this app looks like, how the global community is connecting on this application, and what are the potential personal and national security risks of using what seems to be an innocent video sharing platform. --
YPAD’s Tik Tok Tips Documentary Rec: The Social Dilemma
Screening Starting: October 1st / Free Submissions Deadline: October 14th -- Pick of the Week | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | Dancine Docs: Ghostly Labor with La Mezcla, Vanessa Sanchez, and John Jota Leaños with Capitol Dance & Cinema Festival | 00:38:11 | |
WARNING: Some explicit language is used in this episode. We recommend using headphones if you have sensitive or young ears around. In this next installment of our partnership with Capitol Dance & Cinema Festival this season, we are featuring “Ghostly Labor”, a hybrid dancefilm/documentary that has been a hit on the festival circuit, and for good reason! We learn about the integral phases of research and collaboration throughout this production and the exciting next phases of this project. “Ghostly Labor” explores the history of labor in the US Mexico Borderlands while displaying various percussive dances, movement and musical traditions. An authentic and truly creative approach to documentary, “Ghostly Labor” is a masterpiece in its artistry, impact, and all technical elements. La Mezcla is a polyrhythmic San Francisco based dance and music ensemble rooted in Chicana, Latina and Indigenous traditions and social justice. Vanessa Sanchez is the founder and executive artistic director of La Mezcla, and a choreographer, dancer and educator. John Jota Leaños is an animator, filmmaker, artist and professor at UC Santa Cruz. Along with a team of experts in their fields, these two have crafted “Ghostly Labor” which we cover in depth in this episode.
Learn and Explore More: Ghostly Labor La Mezcla Website | Social @lamezcla_sf @nessa_sanchez44 @jjleanos Listen to additional interview with Clare on Dancing Through the Lens Podcast
Dancinema CASCADIA Dance & Cinema Festival (Vancouver, BC) Submit / Website / Social @cascadiadcfestival CAPITOL Dance & Cinema Festival (Washington, DC) Submit / Website / Social @capitoldcfestival Check out our Visit our Patreon page for 6 awesome resources we released over the past few months ranging from Technical Tips for Video Editing by Hannah, a visual guide to all things Frameform by Jen Ray, Zines by Clare, and more.
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| 22 Sep 2021 | Location Scout: Desert | 01:03:31 | |
On our last episode of Location Scout, you voted for us to cover films that were in water locations. However, fear not if you pined for the DESERT as that’s where we are headed next. For quite some time, desert locations have been making its rounds in the dance film circuit. With its empty surroundings and expansive room for birds eye drone shots, this dry landscape is a great backdrop for shape shifting patterns of movement. As we buckle up with our bottles of water for our discussion, Clare talks with dance filmmaker and educator, Scotty Hardwig, looking at his piece “Our Last Aria,” and discussing the landscape of our potential future FEATURED Clouded (2018) Dir. Will Johnston Our Last Aria (2017) Dir. Scotty Hardwig You Wanted Rivers (2020) Dir. by Magdalena Zielinska Also Mentioned: -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 17 May 2023 | Location Scout: Forests | 00:37:31 | |
If you thought we were done with location scout episodes, boy you are incorrect. We still have a few in our back pocket! We’re going into the deep deep forest to ground our roots in what nature has to offer in this episode. Let’s be real. Dance films taking place in the woods is a hard production. Most we’ve personally seen or made are not the strongest works. To be honest, forest films have a lot of limitations. To feel totally immersed, you have to take your gear and crew far away from battery supply. Available light and weather is questionable. The dangers of poisonous plants, sharp objects, wildlife, and land preservation are a few other curveballs you may face if you plan to make a film in this environment. But what is it about the woods that makes it so desirable to shoot in? Is it the feeling of being wild and free? Is it the mystical wonder that creates curiosity? Or is the land a symbol of something way bigger that only history can tell. We’ll be looking at 3 very different films that highlight the forest with 3 contrasting personalities. They exhibit the forest floor beyond a backdrop, but a character in the space. You definitely need to watch as you listen, or you may miss the feeling mist and fresh air against your face. – FILMS Grief (2022) - France Dir. Max Gozy, Florence Peyrard, Bastien Fiche Choreographers : Florence Peyrard Outside In (2011) - Sweden Dir. Tove Skeidsvoll & Petrus Sjövik Choreography and Dancing by Tove Skeidsvoll The Earth Will Come (2017) - Germany Direction, Camera and Edit by Katelyn Stiles (US Indigenous artist “tribal citizen of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.”) Dance by Kira Kirsch Music composed and performed by Barnaby Tree Music produced by Pebble Music OTHER MENTIONS In Capsule (Upstate New York, USA) COLD CHAIN (FINLAND) Dancinema 2020: Røtter Dancinema 2021: OUT OF RUIN (RI, USA) – Follow us on Instagram @frameformpod – Got a question? Send us an email! Please reach out anytime at frameformpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Season 4 Wrap Up | 00:43:11 | |
That’s a wrap! We reflect, share some behind the scenes perspectives and celebrate all that is Season 4 of Frameform. Thank you to the festivals and organizations we partnered with: Dance Camera West, ADF’s Movies by Movers, Standard Vision, Dancinema’s Capitol Dance & Cinema Festival. We’ll be on tour again next season and in conversation with other festival curators, producers and featured dancefilmmakers.
And a very special thanks to Maddy Leitner for her second season of production support! Dancinema’s 2023 program is LIVE at Dancinema Online! Become a site member (it’s free!) to browse festival archives and new selections for this season. Coming soon: Dancinema’s 10 year Anthology. This is a PDF guide to all of the dancefilms we have screened to date, plus collaborations and projects. Get yours by becoming a Dancinema site member or a Frameform Patreon Subscriber! | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | Location Scout: Empty Swimming Pools | 00:34:56 | |
We’re back with our regularly scheduled programming! In today’s episode, we’re back on the location scouting game by taking a closer look into dance films taking place in empty swimming pools! Like our previous episode with warehouse films, deserted swimming pools have populated the screendance world with its desaturated backdrop aesthetic. Something about the hues of blue tile and barren empty sea floor sets up a new proscenium for movers to navigate through. We break down the draw to this environment and what the film is doing differently from non-pool locations. Time to make a very dry splash with this dissected roundtable. – FILMS Empty - dir. by Gerard Montero Barcelona, Spain @gerard_montero_ Scotland @slaplanechoreographer Sink or Swim - dir. By Jaako Toivinin Netherlands – Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? Submit your event announcement here! – Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com – | |||
| 09 Jun 2021 | Viewfinder: Timeless Movers | 00:58:36 | |
Western cultural norms tend to define a certain age threshold for societal value, which the dance world tends to lower at all turns. In the dance field, it’s normal to see professional dance artists hanging up their shoes before the age of forty, leaving a dearth of voices, perspectives and experiences that could push the field forward. The Frameform team discusses how the inclusion of elder dancers both in front of and behind the camera can provide a greater variety and depth of stories told in dance film and steer the field away from overused and potentially harmful tropes. This episode also includes an interview with Ingrid Nachstern, which chronicles her process of starting to create dance work and dance films later in life and touches on the themes and experiences behind the film Shoe Horn/Office Follow Ingrid Nachstern @countesstyraska and @nightstardancecompany -- FEATURED ALL (2017) Dir by Sarah C Prinz + Danny Rosenberg Shoe Horn/Office (2018) Dir. by Ingrid Nachtern WAKE (2019) Dir. Naomi Turner and Katie Beard Clare’s Film Rec - Small Axe | Lovers Rock -- CHAPTERS 00:10 Start 05:11 ALL 13:55 Interview with Ingrid Nachstern 37:30 Thoughts on Shoe Horn/Office 41:35 Making work no matter how old you are 45:01 WAKE 50:03 How would the films be different with younger movers? 56:41 Close 57:13 Announcements ANNOUNCEMENTS Poznań, Poland Online + In-Person June 14th - June 20 Do you have an event you’d like to share on the show? Submit your event announcement here by June 30. -- Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 30 Apr 2021 | Season 2 (Trailer) | 00:01:15 | |
Frameform is back with another season of jam-packed discussions around the intersecting topics of dance and film! And this year, we are going even deeper. Exploring topics such as landscapes, animation, advertising, and so much more. We’ll have special guests join us on various conversations, as well as sitting one on one with artists and major contributors in the dance film community. Mark your calendars, Frameform Season 2 will be releasing Wednesday, May 12th! -- Follow us on Instagram! @frameformpod Have a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- YouTube | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Make S&!7: Creative Prompts for Dance Film | 00:11:59 | |
Unless you have hit the screendance jackpot, it’s highly unlikely that you are a full-time screendance maker. Carving time out to create your own work can be a bit difficult and sometimes it’s intimidating to start. As Frameform goes into the summer break, we are offering creative prompts designed to help you practice creating dance films on a regular basis. These are not recipes for masterpieces, rather ideas to help you break out of familiar patterns and discover new and interesting ideas for future work regardless of budget or technical familiarity. Happy creating! – 4:01- Prompt 1 5:28- Prompt 2 7:10- Prompt 3 8:26- Prompt 4 9:33- Prompt 5
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FILMS REFERENCED Director and Choreographer: Simona Deaconescu D.O.P: Tudor Panduru Sound Design: Sebastian Zsemlye Director: David Hinton Choreographer: Yolande Smith BOOKS MENTIONED Making Video Dance by Katrina McPherson Cutting Rhythms by Karen Pearlman The Photographer’s Playbook by Jason Fulford, Gregory Halpern & Mike Slack Master Shots by Christopher Kenworthy Screendance Bingo by Simon Fildes –
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| 15 Sep 2021 | Dance in Dozens of Drawings | 00:41:51 | |
With animation, almost anything is possible. And in this day in age, there are so many styles and forms of inventive moving design. In today’s episode, we’ll be exploring many modes of animated dance films. From gravity defying claymation to the expressively complex technology of 3D generated imagery-- it’s amazing to see how animators are bringing their own spin to choreography for the characters they create for the screen. As we dive into this wondrous world of animation, Jen sits down with dance filmmaker, Wilkie Branson, talking about his recently completed film, Tom, as well as learning about how he gravitated towards incorporating a handmade aesthetic to his films. Follow Wilkie Branson @wilkiebranson -- Tom links: Making of Tom | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Check out Wilkie Branson’s interview on The MDC Talks Podcast -- FEATURED Dir by Norman MacLaren STOP MOTION Dir by Marian Eqbal People in Cities - Rosie Trump Video essay for Women in Cities Dir by Kristin Lauth Shaeffer Dir by Shon Kim Dir by Elinor Wyser WATER COLOR Dir by Morgan Gruer Gaku (preview only for now) Dir by Xueyan Wang CLAYMATION Dir by Conor Long 2D ANIMATION Dir by Pamela Matheus ROTOSCOPE Dir by Angela Rosales Challis 3D ANIMATION COMBINED Dir by Gene Kelly Dir by Taichi Kimura By Motion Dance Collective Bruno Mars - That’s what i Like Dir by Bruno Mars and Jonathon Lia OTHER MENTIONS -- Got a question? Send us an email at frameformpodcast@gmail.com -- | |||
| 12 Aug 2020 | Where Do We Begin? | 01:06:21 | |
Welcome to Frameform! A movie and movement podcast! Today we are kicking off the series by discussing dance film as a mode of filmmaking, why it is relevant, and comparing films from the past and present that exemplify the medium. But first we talk about what we are watching these days! -- Topic Films Created, Choreographed & Performed by The Seaweed Sisters: Megan Lawson, Jillian Meyers & Dana Wilson Directed by Angela and Ithyle A Study in Choreography for a Camera Directed by Maya Deren and Talley Beatty Upcoming Festivals/Workshops/Lectures Screenings Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema Boulder, Colorado Starting August 10, presenting both virtually and in person over the next few months. -- Submission Deadlines Kinetoscope: International Screendance Film Festival Missoula, Montana Regular deadline - August 14 Final deadline coming up in September Thessaloniki Cinedance Festival Greece Final Deadline - August 14 -- Pick of the Week! Directed by Finn Keenan | |||
| 25 Nov 2020 | Dance Film Network | 01:02:04 | |
Creating dance film can sometimes be a solitary endeavor. The advantages of remote creation and distribution can be neutralized with the solitary feeling of producing and curating in a silo. How do we connect with others who are interested in creating, presenting and discussing the form? Are there formalized structures to facilitate these connections? GITTA WIGRO has almost twenty years of experience as a curator, educator and gatherer of those who create and present screendance. She joined us for a discussion on the challenges of creating and maintaining meeting spaces and networks for dance film makers and enthusiasts. We discuss the factors that facilitate and preclude these meetings and reflect on how the pandemic has changed the way we connect. Follow Gitta Wigro https://gittawigro.com
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International Screendance Calendar – Dance film events and opportunities from around the world
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| 11 Nov 2020 | Internet Made the Video Star | 00:59:38 | |
In the 1980’s “video killed the radio star” in the 2000’s, the internet is creating video stars and radically altering how we train, teach and watch dance. Today’s episode focuses on YouTube as a platform and the wave of class videos that has been definitive of dance culture in the 2000’s. Social dances used to be shared and developed in person, but now social dance and social media are symbiotic. We talk about what characterizes these specific class videos, who are the people behind and in front of the camera, and how the production and sharing of class videos like this has forever altered our expectations of dance training and video production. Topic Films Millenium Dance Complex Channel Galen Hooks Channel
-- Announcements Screenings Nov. 3 - 19 Online
Submissions InShadow Lisbon Screendance Festival Open Call - Early Submissions -- Pick of the Week Dir. Celia Rowlson Hall | |||
| 03 May 2023 | Site-Specific Choreography | 00:48:12 | |
You’re probably reading the title of this episode and thinking “site-specific choreography? Aren’t most screendances site-specific?” You are certainly right, listener! You must be a screendance fan! As you know, site-specific episodes have been a recurring topic on the show. As we’ve segmented the dropped pins over the years, we’ve built an understanding of what the director may be conveying through movement within the landscape. The camera allows dance audiences to go on a journey that they may not be able explore on a live proscenium stage. The beauty of these films is that they push the boundaries of what these spaces can do. Art is experimentation and experimentation allows curiosity to run wild, and yet make all sense with it in the end. In this episode, we’ll be picking apart the art of creating a site-specific dance film including many questions going from the very start of location scouting– Why do you want to create a film in/on/around this location? What is the significance of this space? What can you create in this space and what are your limitations? How do you want viewers to see and understand this environment? Along with all of that, we drop some useful advice that may help future makers well prepared for their next big film shoot. Press play and find out! – Check out Studiobinder for all your planning needs! Crash course on location scouting from the folks at Aputure! 5 week online course from 2014: Site specific dance / choreography Stephan Koplowitz / CalArts – Follow us on Instagram @frameformpod – Got a question? Send us an email! Please reach out anytime at frameformpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| 23 Dec 2020 | Dance in Movies: Beyond Spectacle | 00:54:02 | |
If we really crunch the numbers, there is a surprising amount of dance in movies. Musicals would be the quintessential medium of all dance, song, and acting, but today we decided to focus on the films that inject a single dance scene. In some films, it is almost hard to forget the iconic dance scene, and in other cases, the scene is the main event or a major turning point of the film. In today’s episode we have friend, scholar, and dance movie enthusiast NATHAN SCOLL, talking about our love for dance scenes in movies and what the dances are doing as an integral moment in the film. NATHAN SCOLL is a film scholar/practitioner/instructor who emphasizes cinematic genre, narrative, and aesthetics. He has just completed his doctoral dissertation entitled "Dance Movies: From The Red Shoes to Black Swan and Beyond" which he hopes will see publication as the first book on dance movies. Follow Nathan on IG -- The Big Lebowski | Gutterballs (1998) Dir. Ethan + Joel Coen Chor. Bill and Jacqui Landrum Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997) Dir. David Mirkin Chor. Smith Wordes Burning (2018) Dir. Lee Chang-dong -- | |||