3D Archives - Dolphin Dance Project Upending assumptions about who is 'us' and who is 'animal' Wed, 07 Dec 2016 18:52:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 So Close 3D https://dolphin-dance.org/films/soclose3d/ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 16:13:30 +0000 http://dolphin-dance.org/ddp/?page_id=49515 Meet wild dolphins as you've never met them before. This one hour program opens with a multi-media performance and culminates with several 3D underwater dance films that offer an intimate experience of participating in a movement-based conversation with wild dolphins - as close as being there. (premiered 2014, 60 minutes)

  • Funded by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

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“Glowing with color and light, natural and human beauty, defying gravity, filled with awe and spiced with humor, ‘So Close 3D: Dance with Wild Dolphins’ was a rare and satisfying occasion. Our heart rates were lowered, we felt wonder and humility, we were educated and amazed.”

– Marta Renzi, Dance Films Association

So Close 3D: Dance with Wild Dolphins

Meet wild dolphins as you’ve never met them before.

This  one hour program of multi-media performance, 2D and 3D films offers an intimate experience of participating in a movement-based conversation with wild dolphins – as close as being there.

Please contact us to bring this all-ages program to a theater near you.

Trailer
Part I Multi-Media Live Performance

Similarities between human and dolphin non-verbal communication come to life as four dancers move fluidly against video images of wild Pacific Spinner dolphins.

Part II Meet the Dolphin Dancers

The exquisite footage of world renowned cinematographer Howard Hall introduces us to a charismatic pod of wild Atlantic Spotted dolphins and to the extraordinary and tender relationships that arise when they meet human dancers in the open ocean. Featuring Dolphin Dreams and other related short films.

Part III 3D Dance Films

A trilogy of 3D dance films (including Amongst) draws the audience ever deeper into the experience of meeting wild dolphins as creative equals.

Part IV Director Q&A

Behind-the-scenes stories and a wide ranging discussion about wild dolphins by Chisa and Ben.

Production Requirements

Projection System: 3D DCP capable with minimum 5.1 Surround Sound
 Live Dance Performance: Stage in front of screen at least 3 meters by 5 meters (10 X 15 feet); Lighting independent from house lights; Artist fees and travel expenses for dancers

World Premiere

December 7, 2014 at the SVA Theater in New York City

Made possible through funding from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and production support from Dance Films Association and Artist as Citizen.

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]]> Amongst https://dolphin-dance.org/films/amongst/ Sat, 27 Aug 2016 17:32:04 +0000 http://dolphin-dance.org/ddp/?page_id=49100 Lose yourself in the radically different world of wild dolphins as you follow graceful dancers into the deep ocean, surrounded by swirling, chattering, and squawking, at once familiar and unfamiliar. (released 2015, 5 mins 20 sec)

  • 2D and 3D formats available
  • Best Live Action Film in 3D Theater Session - Stereoscopic Displays and Applications XXVII, San Francisco, 2016
  • Features 2015 Asia Cup silver medalist in static apnea, Yuki Kusachi

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Amongst

Lose yourself in the radically different world of wild dolphins as you follow graceful dancers into the deep ocean, surrounded by swirling, chattering, and squawking, at once familiar and unfamiliar. “Amongst” is the first film of a 3D trilogy, “So Close 3D”. It features 2015 Asia Cup silver medalist in static apnea, Yuki Kusachi with Kayoko Sawamura and a raucous pod of wild Atlantic Spotted dolphins. Shot on a 3D underwater camera rig devised by project director Benjamin Harley, the film was awarded Best Live Action Film in 3D Theater Session at the Stereoscopic Displays and Applications XXVII.

Produced and Directed

Chisa Hidaka and Benjamin Harley

Underwater Cinematography

Benjamin Harley and Chisa Hidaka

Music

Po-Chun Wang

Theatrical Formats

3D DCP; 2D DCP / Blu-ray / Quicktime

Inquiries: Contact Us

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Support the completion of this 3D trilogy

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produced and directed Chisa Hidaka
Benjamin Harley
choreography and performance Wild Atlantic Spotted Dolphins
Chisa Hidaka
Yuki Kusachi
Kayoko Sawamura
cinematography Benjamin Harley
Chisa Hidaka
music “Rice Bowl” courtesy of Airplane Ears Music
composed by Po-Chun Wang
performed by Gamelan Galak Tika

Best Live Action Film in 3D Theater Session Stereoscopic Displays and Applications XXVII conference, San Francisco, CA, 2016
Official Selection
2015 Topanga Film Festival, CA
LA 3D Movie Fest, Los Angeles, CA
2016 BCN Spports Film Festival, Barcelona, Spain
New York Japan CineFest, NYC
American Dance Festival, Movies by Movers, Durham, NC
Triskelion Arts Dance Film Festival, Brooklyn, NY
National Stereoscopic Association 3D-Con Tulsa, OK
POOL 16 International Dance Film Festival, Berlin
Salamanca Moves, Tasmania

The Atlantic Spotted dolphins in this film are completely wild and free. We never feed or coerce dolphins, or attempt to interact if they are resting, feeding, or show any signs of annoyance or disinterest.

We are immensely grateful to each individual dolphin for sharing his or her time with us, and also to the scientists and explorers who have built a long term relationship with them. Special thanks to Captain Scott Smith, without whom this work would not be possible.

Heartfelt thanks to dolphin dancers Kathleen Fisher and Jillian Rutledge for the development of this work.

Meet The Cast

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