Moving Portraits - What does it mean to be me? 2022 -
Immersive video installation capturing the lived experiences of people with complex disabilities. This project presents a series of portraits that are translated by combining cinematography, choreography, sound composition, audio description and vibration technology to create a multi sensory, immersive experience. Funded by Arts Council England in celebration of the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Video Installation at Birmingham Rep 17th-18th September 2022
Screen at BFI Southbank disability and inclusion on film, Busting the Bias Festival
Image credit: Anastasia Jobson
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Film Director & Editor Sima Gonsai
Artistic Director Lisa Simpson
Lead Dance Artist Becky Pringle
Cinematographer Chris Keenan
Composer Richard Shrewsbury
Audio Description Zoe Partington
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Collaborators
People Dancing, Studio Wayne McGregor, Zoe Partington, Simon Webber, Art Makers, Becky Pringle, Flatpack Festival and Birmingham Rep.
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Video Installation B2022 Commonwealth Games Festival - Rep Birmingham
Screening BFI - Reimagined Cinema Festival 2023
Winner ‘Best Digital Inclusion’ award by Arts Council England.
Festival selection for BAFTA-Qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2023
Royal Television Society Nomination for Best Diversity Champion Award 2023
Finalist Dance Camera West - Los Angeles 2023