Thursday, February 25, 2016
ARTIST STATEMENT: Luz
Saturday, February 20, 2016
THE TEAM: Photographer & Production Assistant
Stephen Mondesir is a cinematographer, photographer, and graphic designer. Freelancing across New York, he manages Colorway Productions, a team of independent media producers and artists. Majoring in television and film production, Stephen strives to be a narrative film editor. Currently, he's working on a short film for Campus Moviefest and filming the feature film, “Seasons".
THE TEAM: Make-up
Vernell Spann is certified in makeup, special effects makeup and hairstyling from the MakeUp Designory, NYC. Her work has been seen at Mercedes-Benz N.Y. Fashion Week, NY Bridal Fashion Week, on television, in web series and short films. She currently hosts makeup training events and private lessons at her NY studio. Vernell empowers women by teaching them how to improve self-esteem and enhance their beauty using make-up.
More on Vernell Spann here.
More on Vernell Spann here.
THE TEAM: Theme music
To ring the bell of love in the hearts of those with ears to hear" was the founding intention on which "A Race of Angels" was built. Yeofi Andoh (singer/songwriter) dances with a revolving cast of partners in this musical collective. Originally from the UK and currently residing in Los Angeles.
More on Yeofi and A Race of Angels here.
More on Yeofi and A Race of Angels here.
THE TEAM: Original music
Todd Simon is a Trumpeter/Arranger/Producer who's worked with the likes of Kelis, Lauryn Hill, TV On The Radio, Ziggy Marley, Madlib, The Gaslamp Killer, Quantic, Quadron, RHYE, Quantic, Antibalas + many more. His personal project, the African - Jazz ensemble Ethio Cali (ethiocali.com), has taken LA by storm with their interpretations of Ethio-Jazz and Afrobeat! Todd’s recent mixtape project, Jazz On 45, is currently featured on OkayPlayer and Wax Poetics.
More on Todd Simon here.
More on Todd Simon here.
THE TEAM: Actress
N'Tirzah al Rephaim is a healing Performing Artist. A classically trained vocalist & pianist, N'Tirzah combines her passion for music with her gifts of composition, dance & choreography, poetry, prose, teaching, and vocal therapy/coaching. N’Tirzah is currently in production working on her EP Entitled. "For Real," due to be released in the Spring of 2016.
More on N'Tirzah al Rephaim here.
More on N'Tirzah al Rephaim here.
THE TEAM: Dancer/Actor
Michael Bishop, graduated from Belhaven University in 2011 with a BFA in Dance and Choreography. He started his training in ballet, modern and choreography at age 21. Michael was a recipient of the Bezalel award for outstanding artistic achievement. He moved to New York upon graduation and began training at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and toured internationally with the European tour of West Side Story. At present, Michael has plans of opening up his own company and outreach program that brings the arts to impoverished children.
More on Michael Bishop here.
More on Michael Bishop here.
THE TEAM: Production Designer
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THE TEAM: Creative Director
Home-schooled since the age of six, Ella Quinn was able to focus on her passions: music, film and photography. Ella uses film as a form of escapism because in film "anything is possible." Ella will be trying her hand in directing a short in the Bedtime Story series. Ella served as Creative Director on Pas de Deux. Contributing to the fine details of production from script editing to wardrobe selection.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
THE TEAM: Writer/Producer/Dancer/Actress
Luz Emma Cañas was a Graduate Fellow in the Department of World Arts and Cultures, U.C.L.A while attaining her master's degree in Dance Movement Therapy. She teaches rehabilitative movement and Kundalini Yoga to seniors for the Department of the Aging and is also a teaching artist in Capoeira Angola for the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute. Currently, she is writing and producing a series of short films for her body positivity program, Boudoir Ballet, that integrates her knowledge of yoga, dance, Pilates and Capoeira.
THE TEAM: Director
Adrian Miles was born in Los Angeles, California in 1991. In addition to having lived on the West and East Coast of the U.S., he also lived in Mexico and Brazil. Living in these metropolitan and rural areas, and being surrounded by different cultures, lifestyles, fashion, and music, broadened his interests and developed his appreciation for art and diversity. In his work, he attempts to capture quintessential urban city moments, including but not limited to taste-makers, eccentrics, mavens, and future icons. Almost ten years later, he is exploring film through DCTV’s Young Men of Color Media Program.
More on Adrian Miles here.
More on Adrian Miles here.
THE SYNOPSIS: Pas de Deux
PAS DE DEUX is the first in a series of short films entitled BEDTIME STORIES celebrating women of color experiencing personal transformation through dance within the privacy of their boudoir. PAS DE DEUX is defined as: 1: a dance or figure for two performers. 2: an intricate relationship or activity involving two parties or things. The literal French translation is a step for two. This story follows Gigi, a free spirited woman, that moves through NYC as a trumpeted “being” accompanies her. During a lunch meeting with a girlfriend, she is called to “dance” by a lover, who ultimately does not follow through on an afternoon tryst. But all is not lost because she discovers that the best dance is danced solo. This story is about self-love and reveling in the ecstasy of one’s own company. And yet, from the interaction between Gigi and her personified cherub, are we ever truly alone?
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