In the latest edition of Dancefilm Network, we connect with the Motion Dance Collective (the MDC) aka Omari “Motion” Carter, Anna Clifford, and James Williams.
The MDC is an award winning screendance production company that not only creates screen work, but also presents education initiatives including its podcast, The MDC Talks.
We touch on many topics including transitioning from a collective to company, the niche-on-niche world of screendance podcasts and the one question hanging over the heads of anyone at the intersection of dance and film.
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@themdcollective @omarimotion @annaleaclifford @jw_cinematographer
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FEATURED
The Cinematography Journal Podcast
END OF THE BLOCK (2012)
Directed by Kyle Stevenson
Written and Choreographed by Omari “Motion” Carter
Directed by Omari “Motion” Carter
Choreography by Omari ‘Motion’ Carter and Anna Clifford.
Cinematography by James Williams
Directed by Omari “Motion” Carter and James Williams
Director and Choreographer: Anna Clifford
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CHAPTERS
1:00 Intro
6:11 First Encounter with Screendance
12:30 Beginnings as a Collective
18:20 Transitioning from Collective to Business
24:05 Working during COVID and educating collaborators
34:49 The MDC Talks Podcast
41:00 Podcast as Reflection & Video Podcasts
47:00 Other avenues of exploration as a company
52:15 The dreaded question...
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brought to you by the Int. Screendance Calendar
Denton, TX
Regular Deadline - October 25, 2021
Eligible films must be choreographed, directed, or produced by Black filmmakers; or Prominently feature Black dancers/actors/musicians; or Feature subject matter which relates to the Black community/or Black experience.
Bologna, Italy
Regular deadline - July 7th, 2021
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Got a question? Email us at frameformpodcast@gmail.com
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