Constructed Sight Dance Film Festival
Featuring International dance films online + in-person Opening Night Event
March 30-April 10, 2023
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Ticket Options:
1. Opening Night Event (includes online film festival pass): $40 Two-ticket bundle: $60 This specialty curated program is a variety of films from funny to breathtaking and represents a wide variety of the creativity displayed in the online festival. Films are a wide variety from the online festival and run alongside Shana Simmons Dance company member films featuring Pittsburgh's public works of art. Else Collective plays great vibes for the pre-show with short live dance performances during intermission. Full bar and movie theater snacks available for purchase. Show Run Time: Approx 1.5hrs Doors open at 6pm(EST) Else Collective: 6:15pm-7:15pm (EST) Event time: 7:30pm-9:30pm(EST) |
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2. Online Film Festival Pass: $15
Access anytime between March 31-April 10. International films have been selected featuring a Panelist Picks Category, the general festival entries, and an Emerging showcase.
Link to online live streamed Opening Night Event will be included. Live streamed event begins at 7pm, March 30!
3. Student/Artist Discounts(limited availability, purchase early): $10
Same ticket as the above, but at a discount! We know we're all working so hard, this one's for you! We have reserved 20 discounted tickets, so be sure to purchase early. GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE, please contact shanasimmonsdance@gmail.com
Vimeo Library link and password will be sent via email Friday, March 31.
Access anytime between March 31-April 10. International films have been selected featuring a Panelist Picks Category, the general festival entries, and an Emerging showcase.
Link to online live streamed Opening Night Event will be included. Live streamed event begins at 7pm, March 30!
3. Student/Artist Discounts(limited availability, purchase early): $10
Same ticket as the above, but at a discount! We know we're all working so hard, this one's for you! We have reserved 20 discounted tickets, so be sure to purchase early. GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE, please contact shanasimmonsdance@gmail.com
Vimeo Library link and password will be sent via email Friday, March 31.
"We consider movement to speak and film to be a lens through which to see this communication. We value artistic commitment, creative relationship between screen and dance, and thoughtful presentations. We're looking for films that are true to the artists' voice
in an effort to curate entertaining compilations of films."
in an effort to curate entertaining compilations of films."
Jan Palm, Sweden
2023 Film: The Swan 2.0, "Panelist Picks" |
Ginevra Panzetti and Enrico Ticconi, Germany
2023 Film: Silver Veiled, "Panelist Picks" |
Mark Freeman, Italy
2023 Film: Tomba Brion, "Panelist Picks" |
WANT MORE?...
Online Artist Meet & Greet
Wednesday, April 5, 10AM (EST)
Join festival artists from all around the world in an online Meet & Greet. Get to know the artists and each other (feel free to network/connect!). This event is open to the public and FREE. Link will be provided via the website and with festival ticket purchase.
Topic: Constructed Sight Artist Meet & Greet
Time: April 5, 2023, 10 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83923429626?pwd=VGdNVjhubHRkaDFzMndCQXFvVFF1QT09
Meeting ID: 839 2342 9626
Passcode: 178354
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Dance Film Workshop
Tuesday, April 4, 6-7:30pm (EST)
Facilitated by Katie Bruce (Utah Dance Film Festival)
Join us for an informational session where you can take notes and ask your questions!
General tickets: $25
Online Zoom meeting, session will be recorded if you can't join us live!
Workshop will run for 1.5 hours
Please email shanasimmonsdance@gmail.com for more information!
Part 1:
Dance Films: The Basics & Differences Between High Budget vs Low Budget Filming
How to get started (what do you need?)
What's the most important thing (or a few things) a beginner would need to know or think about? (Lighting, setting up shots/frames, Editing details)
What are a few "higher level" or advanced approaches to any of the above?
Part 2:
Dance Films: Where do they live?
Katie Bruce (Utah Dance Film Festival) answers questions to give you an understanding of the reach and potential for dance films!
What are some of the coolest dance films you've seen?
What tends to be selected for festivals?
What are a variety of approaches to dance films?
What speaks to you, Katie, the most when watching a dance film?
What are some of the "surprises" you've encountered with juries and responses to films?
Wednesday, April 5, 10AM (EST)
Join festival artists from all around the world in an online Meet & Greet. Get to know the artists and each other (feel free to network/connect!). This event is open to the public and FREE. Link will be provided via the website and with festival ticket purchase.
Topic: Constructed Sight Artist Meet & Greet
Time: April 5, 2023, 10 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83923429626?pwd=VGdNVjhubHRkaDFzMndCQXFvVFF1QT09
Meeting ID: 839 2342 9626
Passcode: 178354
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Dance Film Workshop
Tuesday, April 4, 6-7:30pm (EST)
Facilitated by Katie Bruce (Utah Dance Film Festival)
Join us for an informational session where you can take notes and ask your questions!
General tickets: $25
Online Zoom meeting, session will be recorded if you can't join us live!
Workshop will run for 1.5 hours
Please email shanasimmonsdance@gmail.com for more information!
Part 1:
Dance Films: The Basics & Differences Between High Budget vs Low Budget Filming
How to get started (what do you need?)
What's the most important thing (or a few things) a beginner would need to know or think about? (Lighting, setting up shots/frames, Editing details)
What are a few "higher level" or advanced approaches to any of the above?
Part 2:
Dance Films: Where do they live?
Katie Bruce (Utah Dance Film Festival) answers questions to give you an understanding of the reach and potential for dance films!
What are some of the coolest dance films you've seen?
What tends to be selected for festivals?
What are a variety of approaches to dance films?
What speaks to you, Katie, the most when watching a dance film?
What are some of the "surprises" you've encountered with juries and responses to films?
Constructed Sight Dance Film Festival (CSDFF) is in its second official year! This online dance film festival includes a live Opening Night Event in Pittsburgh, PA, where audiences can join through live streaming to see Panelist Picks and meet some of the artists. CSDFF also includes an online Meet & Greet Event for participating filmmakers/artists and an online Dance Film Workshop open to the public (DETAILS BELOW).
One artist in 2022 stated, "I've never experienced a dance film festival with such a sense and feeling of community before."
Constructed Sight is a platform for a wide variety of dance films. We consider movement to speak and film to be a lens to see this communication. We value artistic commitment, creative relationship between screen and dance, and thoughtful presentations. We're looking for films that are true to the artists' voice in an effort to curate entertaining compilations of films. We accept and present films of all production values and budget sizes. We are interested in films that incorporate site specific locations as inspiration for the work and pieces that incorporate visual art in some way, but are not limited to these elements.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three voted on films via the Vimeo Online Playlist. Audience members choose their favorites and prize amounts will be based on festival ticket sales.
One artist in 2022 stated, "I've never experienced a dance film festival with such a sense and feeling of community before."
Constructed Sight is a platform for a wide variety of dance films. We consider movement to speak and film to be a lens to see this communication. We value artistic commitment, creative relationship between screen and dance, and thoughtful presentations. We're looking for films that are true to the artists' voice in an effort to curate entertaining compilations of films. We accept and present films of all production values and budget sizes. We are interested in films that incorporate site specific locations as inspiration for the work and pieces that incorporate visual art in some way, but are not limited to these elements.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three voted on films via the Vimeo Online Playlist. Audience members choose their favorites and prize amounts will be based on festival ticket sales.
Hannah Myers/Rebecca Siefert, Atlanta, GA
2022 Film: Erette (Ripe) |
Vilma Tihilä/Sami Hokkanen, Finland
2022 Film: Unisono, "Panelist Picks" |
Fundacion Espacio Creativo / Marlyn Attie
Panama City, Panama 2022 Film: VARIEDADES, "Panelist Picks" |
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VOTER'S PICK:
You can vote for up to 3 films by "liking" the film in the showcase (the little heart at the top right of your screen) or by commenting! Audience can vote for up to 3 films. Cash prizes will be awarded to the artists pending ticket sales. |
THE HISTORY...
Audience member Erica Rabbin viewed the first Constructed Sight program from September 2020 and had this to say:
“I felt different connections to the sculptures than I had previously, which I had seen before.”
“I felt different connections to the sculptures than I had previously, which I had seen before.”
Fast Recap 2020/2021: |
Shana Simmons Dance (SSD) presents Constructed Sight 2022, an online dance for film series + dance film festival.
Originally created as a direct response to Covid-19, Constructed Sight has featured new dance films through a series of entertaining online "shows" featuring guest artists and hosted by mystery guest personalities since Fall 2020. Created by Shana Simmons, Jamie Erin Murphy, and Brady Sanders, three seasoned choreographers collaborated on generating new films through site specific choreography inspired by public works of art around Pittsburgh. The trio has individually created 15 separate films to date. |
To view previous Constructed Sight series (click button below):
WINTER 2021
Featuring films by:
Kusanagi Sisters (Japan), Caleb Mathura (Pittsburgh), Kisa (Florida), Shannon Murphy (Philadelphia), Alexandra Bodnarchuk (Minneapolis), Terrell Rogers (Texas), Anna McDunn (New York City), Shakespeare Moves (global collective)
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SSD Company Members: Shana Simmons, Brady Sanders, and Jamie Erin Murphy
Kusanagi Sisters (Japan), Caleb Mathura (Pittsburgh), Kisa (Florida), Shannon Murphy (Philadelphia), Alexandra Bodnarchuk (Minneapolis), Terrell Rogers (Texas), Anna McDunn (New York City), Shakespeare Moves (global collective)
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SSD Company Members: Shana Simmons, Brady Sanders, and Jamie Erin Murphy
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FALL 2020
Featuring films by:
Theodore Alexander, Joy-Marie Thompson and Sherah Shipman, Jessica Marino Mitcham (in collaboration with Shana Simmons), Michael Caye
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SSD Company Members: Shana Simmons, Brady Sanders, and Jamie Erin Murphy
Theodore Alexander, Joy-Marie Thompson and Sherah Shipman, Jessica Marino Mitcham (in collaboration with Shana Simmons), Michael Caye
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SSD Company Members: Shana Simmons, Brady Sanders, and Jamie Erin Murphy
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