Feb 15, 20222 min read

Episode 99 | What kind of dance filmmaker are you?

On our first episode of season 4, the kNOwBOX dance Team shares the theme (Dance Film) and structure for the new season. Get to know more about each team member, learn why they are passionate about dance and film, and what to expect in season 4. (27:22)

This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST…

[0:43] The Team says welcome back and introduces the theme and structure of Season 4!

QUESTIONS WITH THE TEAM

[3:50] Topic: What Kind of Filmmaker are you?

[4:00] YeaJean asks Azaria: “What kind of dance filmmaker are you?”
[5:05] Azaria asks Reyna: “What kind of films do you make?”
[6:20] Reyna asks Martheya: “What about you?”
[7:41] Martheya ask YeaJean: “What kind of films do you like to make?”

[19:00] Topic: Meaning Making in Dance Film

[11:02] Reyna asks Azaria: “What about that [audience meaning making] is important?”
[13:09] Martheya asks: “Can you think of some examples for our listeners of dance films, or art in general, that portrays this ‘slapping across the face’, confrontational art, versus something a little more nuanced and leaves room for interpretation?”

[16:46] Topic: Our Films

[16:46] Reyna asks: “Can y'all talk a little about the films you have recently created?”
[18:35] YeaJean asks: “Azaria and Reyna, you recently made a film together, right?”
[19:13] Azaria asks: “Reyna and Martheya, what about works you have recently made?”
[19:13] Azaria asks: “Reyna and Martheya, what about works you have recently made?”

[21:42] Dance Film Recommendations

[21:42] Azaria asks YeaJean: “What are some of your recommendations for our audience in terms of dance film?”
[22:30] YeaJean asks Reyna: “What are some of your recommendations for our audience in terms of dance film?”
[23:03] Azaria asks Martheya: “What are some of your recommendations for our audience in terms of dance film?”
[24:27] Martheya asks Azaria: “What are some of your recommendations for our audience in terms of dance film?”

[25:08] What to Expect in Season 4

[25:20] YeaJean shares: “I’m going to talk with dance film festival directors and about dance film distribution.”
[25:31] Reyna shares: “I’m going to be talking to musicians about what goes on behind the scenes for creating music for dance and film.”
[25:46] Azaria shares: “I’m going to be talking about social justice and dance activism through dance and film.”
[25:50] Martheya shares: “I’m going to be wrapping up the season talking about the future of dance and film.”