TenduTV will be adding new films on a regular basis, providing viewers with a diverse range of dance on screen. While the initial films primarily represent contemporary works from prior editions of the festival, the Dance Films Association and TenduTV will also curate focused collections of dance films. Planned themes include "Past Masters," "Africa" and "Animation."
Currently available films
Arcus, a jury prize nominee, DOCF 2004
directed by Alla Kovgan and Jeff Silva
Arising, from DOCF 2009
directed and choreographed by Ben Dolphin
Folies D'Espagne, a jury prize nominee, DOCF 2008
directed by Philip Busier
choreographed by Austin McCormick
Madrugada, from DOCF 2005
directed by William Morrison
choreographed by Deborah Greenfield
Vanishing Point, DOCF 2009
directed by Patrick Lovejoy
Wiped, Jury Winner, DOCF 2002
directed and choreographed by Hans Beenhakker
Founded in 2008, TenduTV seeks to deliver dance to audiences through the highest quality digital distribution network available to the art form today. Through TenduTV's platform partners, dance artists and organizations will be able to transport their vision beyond the physical theater and engage audiences through computers and 200 million digital devices including internet-enabled televisions, portable video players and mobile devices. By empowering artists to connect with audiences on a global scale, TenduTV believes that the dance field can be as strong financially as it is creatively.
About Dance Films Association, Inc.
Dance Films Association, Inc. (DFA) is dedicated to furthering the art of dance film. Connecting artists and organizations, fostering new works for new audiences, and sharing essential resources, DFA seeks to be a catalyst for innovation in and preservation of dance on camera. DFA was founded by Susan Braun in 1956, and included Ted Shawn, the founder of Jacob's Pillow, as its charter member, as well as modern dance pioneer Jose Limon and ballerina Alicia Markova as members of its first Board of Directors. A tireless advocate, Ms. Braun devoted her life to finding, showcasing, preserving dance films and videos until her death in 1995. Today, DFA seeks to carry on her spirit of creativity and collaboration in a time of extraordinary transformation.
For more information, visit Dance Films Association and TenduTV.
No comments:
Post a Comment