MONEY
by Jordyn Apostolache
USA
MONEY is a dance film that explores the monotonous cycle of corporate 9-to-5 life. The dancers represent employees in a workplace that twists into a corporate nightmare, exposing the rigid and dehumanizing nature of the corporate world. Through movement, the film highlights the tension between control and rebellion, questioning the structures that define success and productivity that the workplace outlines for many everyday. with a sharp and unconventional movement vocabulary, MONEY challenges capitalist ideals and the way they shape daily life. The film breaks traditional boundaries, using dance to portray a system that demands conformity while suppressing individuality. Its rebellious undertones push against societal norms, making more room for fun and play.
words from the filmmaker
MONEY is my first dance film, created during recovery from my fifth and biggest knee surgery. Unable to dance myself, I needed to stay connected to the art form that defines me. This project became a deeply personal collaboration with the people I love most. From my PAs to my producer to the dancers, every person involved inspires me. They brought their artistry and heart, shaping this piece into something truly special. At its core, MONEY explores the tension between control and rebellion, using sharp, unconventional movement to challenge capitalist ideals and the rigid structures that define “success,” while making space for play, joy, and individuality. It is both a critique of the corporate world and a celebration of community, resilience, and creating with those closest to you.
why we love this film
Fantastic pace, charismatic dancers, and excellent editing.
credits
Director & Choreographer
Director of Photography
Producer
1st AD
1st AC
2nd AD
2nd AC
Grip
Costume Design
H&MUA
Wardrobe
PA
Cast
Jordyn Apostolache
Colin Harabedian
Moving Media
Dani Mejía
Dani Mejía
Jake Gardhouse
Elizabeth Whitfield
Eryn Broughton
Elvis Del La Rosa
Jordyn Apostolache
Mel Gomez
Gianpaolo Trone
Alina Apostolache
Tatum Sanchez
Evie Barakat
John Briones
Jeffrey Bull
Lauren Kay
Sammy Macias
Alyssa Mena
Isabella Mendoza
Jayde Spiegel
Sierra Tanji
Shanti Topzand
