This week’s episode is dedicated to the life, work and legacy of Simon Fildes who was an international award-winning film-maker, artist, curator and teacher. This episode features the voices of some of Simon’s many collaborators and colleagues, who share their memories and reflections on both him and his work.
Simon was a pioneer in choreographic approaches to editing and his work with frequent collaborator Katrina McPherson continued to push boundaries and expectations of the hybridization of dance and film. Simon was also a leader in the screendance field, facilitating networks and conversations that connected and inspired artists through both in-person and online initiatives. He worked as a curator for many organizations and eventually established Screen.dance Scotland which showcased the work of other artists and filmmakers to a global audience.
EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS:
Omari “Motion” Carter & Anna Clifford (The Motion Dance Collective)
Abby Warilow & Lewis Gourlay (Cagoule Dance)
SELECT FILMS:
Dancer: Sang JiJia
Camera: Katrina McPherson
Editor: Simon Fildes
Director/Editor: Simon Fildes
Choreographer: Sang Jijia
Produced and Directed by
Simon Fildes and Katrina McPherson
BONUS READING:
Repetition, revelation and transformation, the loop in video dance structure.
Screendance Bingo (pdf download)
MUSIC:
Garden Music by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/
Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
Creative Commons CC BY 3.0
We would like to thank Simon’s wife Wyn Pottratz for her support of this episode and continuation of Simon’s legacy.
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