San Francisco ShortsFest 2022

Bay Area Talents plus Q&A

Expired October 16, 2022 11:59 AM
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When two dancers are asked to partner at an audition each struggle with the flip sides of homophobia before finding common footing. Set in a Victorian ballroom overlooking the San Francisco skyline, the dancers take a journey through genres of partner dancing, addressing homophobia and effeminophobia. Rooted in hustle, the dancers move through its various influences such as mambo and lindy-hop while integrating elements of contemporary hip-hop. During this duet, they develop a relationship, breakthrough societal norms, and come to terms with platonic intimacy. Shot with a remote head and jib the camera sweeps through the fast-paced choreography capturing hustle as a transcendent force of black joy and tenderness.

  • Runtime
    5 minutes
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Amanda Beane
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