BalletBoyz to produce dance film festival
Stacey MacNaught |
Film submissions for the 14th edition of dancescreen, the most prestigious international competition among the dance film and video festivals, opened recently. For 2015 dancescreen will take place at FRAME: the London Dance Film Festival, produced by dance company BalletBoyz in Kingston upon Thames.
The FRAME festival, which runs from 9-12 June 2016, is a major new event in the annual dance calendar featuring cutting-edge new films alongside established favourites. It will showcase feature-length films alongside competitive shorts, accompanied by a programme of events including industry workshops and panels led by prominent figures in broadcasting, music and dance. The three day celebration of the best of dance in film will be supported by BBC Arts and patrons such as former Royal Ballet ballerina and TV presenter Darcey Bussell.
Launched in 1988, dancescreen is the world’s leading dance film competition. Filmmakers, choreographers, dance and video artists, producers, distributors and broadcasters are invited to submit dance-based films produced since June 2013. Chosen work will feature in various programmes during the festival and will be eligible for the following categories: Live Performance Relay & Camera Re-work, Animation, Screen Choreography (up to 5 minutes, up to 15 minutes and over 15 minutes) and Documentary.
All competing films stand the chance to win the following awards:
Best Film
Best Student Film
Technical Innovation (Muybridge Award).
Winners will be announced at FRAME on 12 June.
FRAME: THE LONDON DANCE FESTIVAL: 9 – 12 JUNE 2016
9 June
Festival Gala opening at the Rose Theatre, Kingston Upon Thames
10 June
Dance industry panels, workshops and discussions
11 June
Film screenings, outdoor events in Kingston market place, family and children’s shows and events
12 June
Awards Gala at the Rose Theatre Kingston Upon Thames: screenings, announcement of competitions winners plus a special live performance from BalletBoyz.