Joy
by Rico Stein and Noah Toaso
Germany
In this short film, witness the duality unfold as Joy Womack moves between two worlds.
A visual metaphor for the uninhibited freedom that dance can provide with our act'pointes.
Imagine a space where each movement tells a story, where the lines between dream and reality blur.
Our act'pointes, the silent companions in this dance, navigate between both worlds, embodying the seamless fusion of tradition and innovation.
words from the filmmaker
The act'ble dance project was a unique experience for all of us. For the production team it was an exploration of dance. For our dancer it was an experimental performance.
As directors and directors of photography we wanted to showcase a breakout of the traditional way of ballet. We thought it would be interesting to capture a ballerina’s performance in an unorthodox environment.
In the film we cut between a traditional ballet studio and a rock quarry. A big challenge was to evoke an impression of Joy (the dancer) feeling free in this new environment while maintaining her way of ballet dancing.
why we love this film
Reminds us how ballet can transform and transport you, and that at the end of the day, dance should be performed for yourself and not for an audience.
credits
Produced by
Dancer & Choreographer
Director & Director of Photography
Founder of act’ble & Producer
Music
First Assistant Camera & Key Grip
Set Runner & Drone Operator
Photographer
Photographer
Hair & Make up Artist
Fashion Designer & Stylist
Editor
Caterer
Assistant
Equipment
Equipment
act‘ble Studio
Joy Womack
Rico Stein
Noah Toaso
Sophia Lindner
Paul Menz - Panthella
Bassou Younes Mouzoun
Valentin Heber
Selina Pohl
Joshua Burghardt
Kathrin Lindner
Lynn Martin
Benjamin Klein
Mario Lindner
Heidi Braun
Equipment Florian Kopp
Equipment P82
