The Movement Project
A collection of dance films
The Movement Project
two kinds of light
Film Description: Two Kinds of Light examines the complexities of the human spirit and the continuous search for meaning in one’s life by shedding light on moments of rawness, comfort, and uncertainty that clutter one's path to rediscovery. The movement is inspired by the lives of each choreographer’s personal experiences, covering topics such as self image, loss, deep grief, place in the word and mental health. The film is an intimate series of storytelling that reflects the bright highs, the dark lows and the habitual moments of the human experience.
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Film Credits
Company: The Movement Project
Choreographers: Megan Gargano, Rebecca J. Leuszler, Grace Nicklos, Elyse Morckel, Meghan Gallagher
Dancers: Rebecca J. Leuszler, Grace Nicklos, Elyse Morckel
Videographer & Editor: Black Valve
Film Direction & Sound Arrangement: Elyse Morckel
Producer: The Movement Project
Sound: Michael Wall
bastion
Film Description: bastion is an improvisational, site-specific dance film shot in the beautiful landscape of Squire's Castle, nested in the Cleveland Metroparks of Willoughby Hills. Here sits a shell of an old gatehouse from the 1890’s modeled after German and English baronial castles.
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Film Credits
Company: The Movement Project
Dancers: Rebecca J. Leuszler, Megan L. Gargano
Film by: Loupe de Loup
Sound: SPOOL by John Eichenseer and John Ridenour
Director & Editor: Erin Craig & Jonny Riese
she’s not much to look at
Film Description: In her work “she’s not much to look at”, Megan L. Gargano explores the merging of mechanical and human characteristics, creating a creature coated in luminous metallic paint exploring an industrial wasteland in Athens, Ohio. Gargano choreographed, directed and performed in the staged and dance film version of the piece, as well as collaborated with composer John Salutz for sound and videographer Michael Mytnick for the film.
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Film Credits
Company: The Movement Project
Choreographer & Dancer: Megan L. Gargano
Film by: Michael Mytnick
Sound: John Salutz
2020 commissioned dance film Artists
Gabrielle Miller
Lexi Bell
CDF 2020 commissioned artists were selected to work with TMP’s staff and resident videographer Black Valve in the creation of their own original dance film based from a previous staged work. They beautifully transformed their works for camera and we are honored to share their films with you again for CDF 2024 Virtual Dance Film Gallery!
GABRIELLE MILLER
LEXI BELL
Gabrielle Miller
dichotoME: the differences that bind
DICHOTOME: THE DIFFERENCES THAT BIND
Film Description: In a society that is so hyper focused on the nobility of our differences are we at risk of losing sight of the common human elements and experiences that bind us all?
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FILM CREDITS
Artist: Gabrielle Miller
Choreographer: Gabrielle Miller
Dancers: Gabrielle Miller & Emily Liptow
Videographer & Editor: Black Valve
Producer: The Movement Project & Elyse Morckel
Sound: “This is my hand” by My Brightest Diamond
Collaborator: This film is commissioned by The Movement Project for Cleveland Dance Fest 2020.
Lexi Bell
Going Nowhere Far
GOING NOWHERE FAR
Film Description: The solo "Going Nowhere Far” explores how grief can trigger many different and unexpected emotions within a person while you're trying to cope with losing a loved one.
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FILM CREDITS
Artist: Lexi Bell
Choreographer & Dancer: Lexi Bell
Videographer & Editor: Black Valve
Producer: The Movement Project & Elyse Morckel
Sound: Construct 2 by Michael Wall
Collaborator: This film is commissioned by The Movement Project for Cleveland Dance Fest 2020.