Flatlands Dance Film Festival

Flatlands Dance Film Festival The Flatlands Dance Film Festival is dedicated to supporting and presenting the art of Dance Cinema. https://filmfreeway.com/FlatlandsDanceFilmFestival

FDFF is thrilled to be heading back to the Bates Dance Festival this summer! Check out this amazing performance series. ...
05/05/2026

FDFF is thrilled to be heading back to the Bates Dance Festival this summer! Check out this amazing performance series. 🥰🔥

🎬 Congratulations to our amazing short film winners! 🏆Festival Winner: "The Ballad of a Home" by Keely Song & Robert Mac...
03/25/2026

🎬 Congratulations to our amazing short film winners! 🏆
Festival Winner: "The Ballad of a Home" by Keely Song & Robert Machoian
Audience Choice: "Carmen" by Andrew Margetson
Thank you to everyone who participated and voted!

🌟 A huge thank you to our incredible adjudicators for this year's 2026 Short Film Competition! 🎬✨ We are grateful for th...
02/05/2026

🌟 A huge thank you to our incredible adjudicators for this year's 2026 Short Film Competition! 🎬✨

We are grateful for the expertise and insights of:
- **Taylor King Crocker**: A talented dance artist and educator with a rich background in contemporary dance, jazz, rhythmic tap, and ballet.
- **Cara Hagan**: Associate Professor at The New School and Executive Director for Dance on Camera, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the table.
- **Jovan Landry**: A Chicago-based interdisciplinary artist and award-winning filmmaker whose creativity knows no bounds.

Your passion and dedication make this competition possible! 🙌❤️

🌟 🌟 Join us for the FDFF Official Selection 2026 Short Film Competition featuring "The Ballad of a Home," directed by t...
02/05/2026

🌟 🌟 Join us for the FDFF Official Selection 2026 Short Film Competition featuring "The Ballad of a Home," directed by the talented duo Keely Song and Robert Machoian. 🏠✨

📅 **Save the Date:** February 6th at 7 PM
📍 **Where:** Spurlock Museum of World Cultures
💵 **Tickets:** Available at the door! Just $10 for General Admission and $5 for Students.

This poignant film explores the conversations, connections, and the delicate moments that unfold—and sometimes slip away—over a family dinner. 🎥💔

🎉 Don’t miss out on this beautiful blend of dance and storytelling! Let's celebrate the artistry together.

Featuring:
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✨ Peter Albretchesen (Sound Designer)
✨ Raquel Horton & Stefan Van de Graaf (Producers)

🎬 🎬 We're thrilled to announce that "Lowelyfe Episode 1: The Only Way Out Is Through," directed by Quilan Cue Arnold, h...
02/04/2026

🎬 🎬 We're thrilled to announce that "Lowelyfe Episode 1: The Only Way Out Is Through," directed by Quilan Cue Arnold, has been selected for the FDFF Official Selection 2026 Short Film Competition! 🌟

Join us on February 6th at 7 PM at the Spurlock Museum of World Cultures for a compelling journey with Agui Luz, a survivor of the Tower of Aeries collapse, who seeks refuge in a mysterious clinic. What will he discover about himself and his past?

Company’s work at www.oncuechronicles.com

🎟️ Tickets will be available at the door:
- General Admission: $10
- Students: $5

Don’t miss this chance to experience a powerful story! Mark your calendars! 📅✨

✨ ✨ "Revolve", by Claire Marshall, has been selected for the FDFF Official Selection 2026 Short Film Competition! 🎉 "R...
02/02/2026

✨ ✨ "Revolve", by Claire Marshall, has been selected for the FDFF Official Selection 2026 Short Film Competition! 🎉

"Revolve" is an abstract narrative that explores the notions of cyclism, in which the perspective is that time, history, or events are cyclical rather than linear, emphasizing the recurrence of patterns, cycles, or events that occur over time. ✨

🎬 Cast: Erin O’Rourke
📷 Cinematographer: Saroj Kumar Chauhan
💃 Choreographer, Director, Editor, Costumier: Claire Marshall
🎧 Sound Recording: Hannah Millar | Sound Mix: Rosco Audio
https://www.clairemarshall.com.au/

📅 Save the Date!
🗓️ February 6th at 7 PM
📍 Spurlock Museum of World Cultures
🎟️ Tickets available at the door! Just $10 for General Admission and $5 for Students.

🎥✨ Thrilled to announce that "i am woman," by Kailee McMurran, has been officially selected for the FDFF 2026 Short Film...
01/30/2026

🎥✨ Thrilled to announce that "i am woman," by Kailee McMurran, has been officially selected for the FDFF 2026 Short Film Competition! This potent film delves into the cycles women navigate—menstrual health, infertility, abuse, and the patriarchy—showcasing the incredible resilience that rises from these challenges.

Kailee reminds us that creating impactful art doesn’t require huge budgets or big crews; all you really need is an idea and a spark of creativity. Let’s celebrate the strength of women and the art they create!
📅 Save the Date!
🗓️ February 6th at 7 PM
📍 Spurlock Museum of World Cultures
🎟️ Tickets available at the door! Just $10 for General Admission and $5 for Students.



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🌍✨ Join us for the FDFF 2026 Official Selection, "Solum I Soil," created by Rob Kitsos, Meagan Woods, and Beau Han Bridg...
01/29/2026

🌍✨ Join us for the FDFF 2026 Official Selection, "Solum I Soil," created by Rob Kitsos, Meagan Woods, and Beau Han Bridge! This groundbreaking work, brought to you by the innovative research team, Moving Matter, explores the intersection of art and the environment.

🌱✨ Experience a unique blend of dance, wearable design, music, and film that challenges traditional human-centered design, emphasizing the agency of raw matter and our planet's well-being.

📅 Save the Date!
🗓️ February 6th at 7 PM
📍 Spurlock Museum of World Cultures

🎟️ Tickets available at the door! Just $10 for General Admission and $5 for Students.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the creative pathways that emerge from nature's choreography! 🌎💫

🎉 Exciting news! 🎬 The FDFF 2026 Official Selection features "The Choreography of Light," an extraordinary film by indep...
01/26/2026

🎉 Exciting news! 🎬 The FDFF 2026 Official Selection features "The Choreography of Light," an extraordinary film by independent filmmaker Homa Sarabi from Iran. 🌟 Shot on 16mm film, this piece beautifully intertwines the mechanics of filmmaking with the physicality of the human body through a mesmerizing, metaphorical dance.

Join us on February 6th at 7 PM for an inspiring evening at the Spurlock Museum of World Cultures! 🌍✨ Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to explore diverse cultures and connect with others. Mark your calendars! 📅

🌟 More Exciting news! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that "Never Lost," directed and choreographed by the talented Li Chia...
01/24/2026

🌟 More Exciting news! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce that "Never Lost," directed and choreographed by the talented Li Chiao-Ping, has been officially selected for FDFF 2026! 🎉✨

This poignant 11-minute dance film follows dancer and adoptee Elisabeth (O’Keefe) Roskopf on her deeply personal journey back to South Korea—her birthplace. Experience the powerful blend of unscripted narration, stunning choreography, and breathtaking landscapes as Elisabeth confronts the complexities of reclaiming her self and heritage.

With mesmerizing cinematography and editing by Christal Wagner, this film captures the essence of identity and familial history beautifully. Don’t miss this moving exploration of belonging and discovery!

Learn more about their work at www.lcpdance.com. 🎥💖

Join us for the Flatlands Dance Film Festival on February 6th at 7 PM! 🎥✨

📍 Location: Spurlock Museum of World Cultures
🎟️ Tickets available at the door: $10 for General Admission and only $5 for Students!

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