cleveland dance fest 2022

Virtual Dance Film Gallery

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The Movement Project

A collection of dance films

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.

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.

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.  

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 2022 Virtual Dance Film Gallery!

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?

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.

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.

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.


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