May 21, 2013
Moderated Screening
Dance New Amsterdam Theater
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Moderated Screenings are a service provided for artists to get feedback in a constructive setting. It brings dance filmmakers together to present raw footage, drafts, works-in-progress and newly finished films to their peers for artist-centered, constructive feedback. These sessions are informal showings centered on discussion about the footage being shown, primarily for the artists to get reactions, constructive criticism, and process-related feedback on these works. Must be a DFA or DNA members to submit your work.
June 25, 2013
Choreography for the Camera with Third Rail Projects
Dance New Amsterdam Theater
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In this workshop, multi-disciplinary artists Zach Morris, Tom Pearson and Jennine Willett lead participants through their process of creating movement works for non-procenium formats, specifcially highlighting and addressing the unique technical, practical, and artistic challenges of creating dance film, from a choreographer’s perspective. Third Rail’s directors will share numerous choreographic tactics and strategies for staging and choreographing for the camera and will introduce a series of exercises focused on movment generation, framing/composition, working with the architecture of a location, and shooting strategies.