“Morning” is a dance film dedicated to those we've lost to the Covid-19 pandemic. The film honors the grief that has accompanied us through this period. In an exploration of aliveness, transition, and catharsis, the dancers claw through different textures of earth and water with a sense of reverence and surrender.

 

Set to a reimagining of the traditional Appalachian spiritual, “Bright Morning Stars”, “Morning” reminds us of the beauty of the sand under our feet and the breath in our lungs, and asks its viewers to consider that our collective reflection inspire us to create a world where we all can live.

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Director / Choreographer: Holly Wilder

Dancers: Victoria Daylor, Christofer Luis Medina, Haley Sung

Cinematographer: Duncan Wilder

Assistant Director: Victoria Daylor

Music: Robinson & Rohe

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FEATURES:

Dance Magazine's Friday Film Break – July 2022

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AWARDS:

BEST SHORT DANCE FILM – 2022 NewGrounds Dance Film Collection

BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT – 2022 Rethink Dance Film Festival

SPECIAL MENTION FINALIST - 2023 ROLLOUT Dance Film Festival

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OFFICIAL SELECTIONS:

2022 NewGrounds Dance Film Collection

2022 Lights Dance Festival

2022 Rethink Dance Film Festival

2023 Dance Camera West

2023 Dance Camera North

2023 NYBA Dance Film Fest

2023 Utah Dance Film Festival

2023 Third Coast Dance Film Festival

2023 Manifest Dance Film Festival

2023 Inspired Dance Film Festival

2023 ROLLOUT Dance Film Festival

2023 Exeter Dance International Film Festival

2023 Kinetoscope International Screendance Film Festival

2024 Flatlands Dance Film Festival

2024 Greensboro Dance Film Festival

2024 Festival 408 at Bilgi University