Circuit Arts’ 25th-Anniversary Celebration Presents...

THE MARTHA’S VINEYARD
DANCE FILM FESTIVAL

Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17
The Grange Hall, West Tisbury

Join us for the second annual Martha's Vineyard Dance Film Festival, a captivating fusion of dance and cinema. Building on the success of last year, this festival returns with another dedicated celebration of dance on film, now in its second year as a stand-alone event. We're also weaving live performances by Abby Bender seamlessly throughout the festival!

PRESENTED BY CIRCUIT ARTS AND PRODUCED BY CIRCUIT STAGE

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Friday, May 16

7 PM DANCE FILM SHORTS: EXPLORING OUR HUMANITY

Saturday, May 17

More info coming soon…

*All film screenings require the booking of individual tickets, which are general-admission and pay-what-you-can
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DANCE SHORT FILMS:
EXPLORING OUR HUMANITY

Friday, May 16
7 PM

52 min.
This year’s program explores our shared human experience. Touching on themes of connection, grief, joy, freedom, and the complexities of relationships, these films transcend our troubled times to reveal what holds us together rather than what drives us apart.

A SHORTS PROGRAM FEATURING

DisInteGrated

Dirs. Wade Robson and Tony Testa | Dance Short | U.S.A. | 2021 | 6 min.

This is a mind-bending meditation of movement and sound, on letting go of what was and surrendering to what is.
I'M HERE

Dir. Samantha Shay | Dance Short | U.K. | 2024 | 6 min.

This is a short film born from rehearsals for Life in this House is Over. Inspired by Anton Chekhov, it explores the social awkwardness of grief and brings together artists from Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, and Teatr ZAR, to reflect on the lasting impact of Pina Bausch and Jerzy Grotowski.
LOST MIND

Dir. Sara Silkin | Dance Short | U.S.A. | 2020 | 8 min.

During a manic episode, BIG COAT wanders the streets of Los Angeles, searching for everything he has lost. When he runs into LITTLE COAT they attempt to put the pieces back together.
A NIGHT IN NAPOLI

Dir. Lucia Lopez Sanchez | Dance Short | Spain | 2024 | 4 min.

Sadly, all good things come to an end: life, family, and silver linings.
THE WINDOW

Dirs. Sita Ostheimer and Christopher Evans | Dance Short | U.K. | 2013 | 7 min.
The night starts with polite social conventions, but as the drinks flow and time passes, physical dialogue gradually unveils a deeper, more emotional and complex connection.
RIP, RICH D: DANCING IN THE RAIN

Dir. Yoram Savion | Dance Short | U.S.A. | 2010 | 4 min.

One morning, the Oakland dance community awoke to the tragic news that D-real had lost his brother in an accident. That same day, dancers gathered at a street intersection to honor his memory through movement. A video of the tribute went viral, launching several dance careers and transforming the moment into a powerful symbol for both Oakland and the TURF dance movement.
A BIRD NAME MANSOUR

Dir. Jordy Dik | Dance Short | U.K. | 2024 | 17 min.

This film reflects the harsh reality of a world where children are forced to flee and leaders choose violence over peace. Inspired by birds as symbols of freedom, the film is a call for unity and a reminder that none of us are free until all of us are. What are we waiting for?