NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
December 21, 2022-February 1, 2023
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!
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.
Constructed Sight Dance Film Festival proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world's #1 way to enter film festivals and creative contests.
https://filmfreeway.com/constructedsightdancefilmfestival
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.
Constructed Sight Dance Film Festival proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world's #1 way to enter film festivals and creative contests.
https://filmfreeway.com/constructedsightdancefilmfestival
Constructed Sight Dance Film Festival
Featuring International dance films online + in-person Opening Night Event
Trip the Light Fantastic, Canada
2022 Film: Touch, "Panelist Picks" |
Chevon Edwards, England
2022 Film: One Night, "Panelist Picks" |
Lucio A Baglivo, Argentina
2022 Film: I am the other, "Panelist Picks" |
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Constructed Sight Dance For Film Festival 2022
March 31-April 10, 2022 Opening Night In-Person Event *Tickets WILL be sold at the door!* Location: The Oaks Theatre 310 Allegheny River Blvd Oakmont, PA 15139 Friday, March 31, 7:30pm(EST), doors open 7pm Also streamed live with Festival Pass purchase Dance Film Festival available online March 31-April 10, 2023 International Dance Films featuring "Panelist Picks" and General Festival artists Access anytime Vimeo playlist link and password will be sent via email Friday, March 31. ------- |
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Online Artist Meet & Greet
April 4, 2023, 3PM (ET)
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, 2023 3 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting (coming soon)
Meeting ID:
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Dance Film Workshop
TBD
General tickets: $25
Online Zoom meeting, session will be recorded if you can't join us live!
Details TBD
If you want to deepen your artistry and understanding of the ins and outs of making a film for dance, we will discuss things like:
-What's trending? Reels vs Industry films
-How to film? Find out the basics
-How can you do the best you can do with what you have? (IE, we don't have a budget, but want to make work....help!)
April 4, 2023, 3PM (ET)
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, 2023 3 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting (coming soon)
Meeting ID:
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Dance Film Workshop
TBD
General tickets: $25
Online Zoom meeting, session will be recorded if you can't join us live!
Details TBD
If you want to deepen your artistry and understanding of the ins and outs of making a film for dance, we will discuss things like:
-What's trending? Reels vs Industry films
-How to film? Find out the basics
-How can you do the best you can do with what you have? (IE, we don't have a budget, but want to make work....help!)
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. |
Constructed Sight Dance Film Festival is back for its second year running! The ten day event will kick off with an in-person Opening Night Screening featuring works from Shana Simmons Dance company members and featured international guest artists creating an hour and a half long show. This Opening Night Event will be live streamed to a YouTube audience and feature a few selected artists for a brief talk back.
Each film in the online portion of the festival is under 30 minutes and in the past has showcased themes such as mental health, environmental issues, humorous personality reflections, responses to the pandemic, and storyline journeys. Virtual audiences saw films in 2022 from Armenia, Israel, Montreal, Canada, Argentina/Spain, New York City, Saarbrücken, Germany, Kent, England, Finland, Italy, Panama City, Panama, Harrisburg PA/Brooklyn NY, Boston MA & Princeton NJ, Belgian/Switzerland, Barcelona, The Netherlands, Winstem-Salem, NC, Lagos, Nigeria, Port Coquitlam, BC Canada, Oakland, CA, Berlin, India, Cyprus, Marseilles, France, Bristol, UK, Los Angeles, CA, St. Gallen, Switzerland, Singapore, Atlanta, Georgia, Columbus, OH, Bath, UK, Belarus, Phoenix, AZ, Vancouver, Canada, Metuchen, NJ, Buffalo, NY, and of course Pittsburgh, PA.
This project is not currently funded, if you would like to make a donation and support, please visit the DONATE page:
www.shanasimmonsdance.com/donate
TICKETS:
Opening Night Event (includes online film festival pass + live performance TBD): $45
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. All films are from the Panelist Picks category and run alongside Shana Simmons Dance company member films + short live performances. Selected artist talk back directly after the screening will occur.
Show Run Time: Approx 1.5hrs
Doors open at 7pm(EST)
Event time: 7:30pm-9:30pm(EST)
Online Film Festival Pass: $15
Access anytime between March 31-April 4. International films have been selected featuring a Panelist Picks Category, the general festival entries, and an Emerging showcase.
Link to online Opening Night Event will be included (excluding artist talk back).
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.
Dance Film Workshop: $25
Date/Time TBD
Online Zoom meeting, session will be recorded if you can't join us live!
Each film in the online portion of the festival is under 30 minutes and in the past has showcased themes such as mental health, environmental issues, humorous personality reflections, responses to the pandemic, and storyline journeys. Virtual audiences saw films in 2022 from Armenia, Israel, Montreal, Canada, Argentina/Spain, New York City, Saarbrücken, Germany, Kent, England, Finland, Italy, Panama City, Panama, Harrisburg PA/Brooklyn NY, Boston MA & Princeton NJ, Belgian/Switzerland, Barcelona, The Netherlands, Winstem-Salem, NC, Lagos, Nigeria, Port Coquitlam, BC Canada, Oakland, CA, Berlin, India, Cyprus, Marseilles, France, Bristol, UK, Los Angeles, CA, St. Gallen, Switzerland, Singapore, Atlanta, Georgia, Columbus, OH, Bath, UK, Belarus, Phoenix, AZ, Vancouver, Canada, Metuchen, NJ, Buffalo, NY, and of course Pittsburgh, PA.
This project is not currently funded, if you would like to make a donation and support, please visit the DONATE page:
www.shanasimmonsdance.com/donate
TICKETS:
Opening Night Event (includes online film festival pass + live performance TBD): $45
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. All films are from the Panelist Picks category and run alongside Shana Simmons Dance company member films + short live performances. Selected artist talk back directly after the screening will occur.
Show Run Time: Approx 1.5hrs
Doors open at 7pm(EST)
Event time: 7:30pm-9:30pm(EST)
Online Film Festival Pass: $15
Access anytime between March 31-April 4. International films have been selected featuring a Panelist Picks Category, the general festival entries, and an Emerging showcase.
Link to online Opening Night Event will be included (excluding artist talk back).
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.
Dance Film Workshop: $25
Date/Time TBD
Online Zoom meeting, session will be recorded if you can't join us live!
"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."
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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