The “Movies by Movers” film festival kicks off the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance’s 2016-17 season. Founded seven years ago by dance faculty member Cara Hagan, “Movies by Movers” recently merged with the American Dance Festival's (ADF) International Screendance Festival. This film showcase, which runs September 8–10 in the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, Varsity Gym and the Daniel Boone Gardens, is free of charge for audience members. The screening schedule is below.
- Thursday, September 8 at 2 p.m. - Student Shorts, Varsity Gym 208
- Thursday, September 8 at 6 p.m. - Butoh screening with panel, Turchin Center
- Friday, September 9 at 7 p.m. - Professional Shorts 1, Turchin Center
- Friday, September 9 at 8:30 p.m. - "MA", feature presentation, Turchin Center
- Saturday, September 10 at 2 p.m. - "Black Ballerina", a documentary, Turchin Center
- Saturday, September 10 at 4 p.m. - Professional Shorts 2, Turchin Center
- Saturday, September 10 at 8:30 p.m. - Professional Shorts 3 and closing celebration, Daniel Boone Gardens (rain location Varsity Gym 208)
“Movies By Movers” is an annual festival dedicated to the celebration of the conversation between the body and the camera. It showcases collaboration between the ephemeral art of live movement and the perpetual nature of film. Students, emerging artists, seasoned professionals, even those who would not consider themselves “artists,” but have great ideas, find room on the festival’s screens to share their craft.
The upcoming festival is a result of the largest submission pool ever, and Hagan is thrilled that Appalachian State will present this collection of films created by nationally and internationally recognized artists from across the globe.
“Films range in style from fun and fancy to dark and broody, with tons in between,” said Hagan. “You'll find amazing movers, animation, documentary and more.” In addition to Hagan, the festival was curated by Appalachian State University Senior Lecturer Regina Gulick, Associate Professor Susan Lutz and byStephanie Allen, a Los-Angeles based film consultant. The Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to host the festival for the second consecutive year.
For a complete description of each film and for more information about “Movies by Movers,” please visit http://theatreanddance.appstate.edu and click on “Performances.”
