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DANCE FILM OPEN CALL

UNTIL FEBRUARY 15, 2023

7y98D

Jeff Hamada
David Ehrenreich
Rubberlegz
Saturday 4. Nov 2023
20:00 GMT+1
Metropolis Kino
  • Dance Film
Canada

| Synopsis

7Y98D is a reference to The Climate Clock, a public art installation in New York City, created by artists Gan Golan and Andrew Boyd. The clock counts down the time we have left to avoid climate disaster. OURO Collective became aware of the Climate Clock when the time remaining was 7 years and 98 Days. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, we must reduce global greenhouse gas emissions within this critical time window to prevent irreversible damage to the planet.

7Y98D was premiered by NOWNESS.

| Credits

Performed by – OURO Collective: Cristina Bucci, Eric Cheung, Rina Pellerin, Ash Cornette, Shana Wolfe
Choreography by – RubberLegz
Directed by – Jeff Hamada & David Ehrenreich
Production Design – Maiko Miyauchi
Score – Aiden Ayers
Cinematography – David Ehrenreich
Titles / Graphic Design – Jeff Hamada
2nd Unit Cinematographer – Caleb Ford
Key Grip / Drone Pilot – Hayden Rensch
Set Construction – Wyatt Franke
Costume Design – Jean Okada
Colour – Sam Gilling

Jeff Hamada

| Biography

In 2008 Jeff Hamada created Booooooom.com, a global arts & culture publication based in Canada—the largest of its kind in the country. He has spoken at creative conferences around the world including: IAM (Barcelona), CARBON (Australia), 180 CREATIVE CAMP (Portugal), POW!WOW! (Taiwan + Hawaii), CREATIVE MORNINGS (Vancouver), BLEND (Vancouver).

Clients: Mercedes, Red Bull, MTV, Adobe, VICE, Sony, Converse, WeTransfer, Levi’s, Oakley, Native Shoes, Flexfit, Ray Ban, Vitamin Water, Nixon, Jameson, Herschel Supply, Nikon.

| Biography

In 2008 Jeff Hamada created Booooooom.com, a global arts & culture publication based in Canada—the largest of its kind in the country. He has spoken at creative conferences around the world including: IAM (Barcelona), CARBON (Australia), 180 CREATIVE CAMP (Portugal), POW!WOW! (Taiwan + Hawaii), CREATIVE MORNINGS (Vancouver), BLEND (Vancouver).

Clients: Mercedes, Red Bull, MTV, Adobe, VICE, Sony, Converse, WeTransfer, Levi’s, Oakley, Native Shoes, Flexfit, Ray Ban, Vitamin Water, Nixon, Jameson, Herschel Supply, Nikon.

David Ehrenreich

| Biography

David Ehrenreich is a filmmaker best known for his blending of narrative verite with cinematic imagery. This marriage of beauty and realism shows though in his viral works like ‘Watermelon’, ‘Man Behind the Mountain’ and on the Viceland series ‘Abandoned’. Drawn to filmmaking as the perfect medium to explore the universal experience of the agony and delight of life, he’s travelled the world filming and exploring and telling people’s stories.

He’s most recently finished series for CBC Sports and Viceland, as well as a succession of Vimeo Staff Picks. He’s currently based in Vancouver balancing narrative, experimental and commercial pursuits.

| Biography

David Ehrenreich is a filmmaker best known for his blending of narrative verite with cinematic imagery. This marriage of beauty and realism shows though in his viral works like ‘Watermelon’, ‘Man Behind the Mountain’ and on the Viceland series ‘Abandoned’. Drawn to filmmaking as the perfect medium to explore the universal experience of the agony and delight of life, he’s travelled the world filming and exploring and telling people’s stories.

He’s most recently finished series for CBC Sports and Viceland, as well as a succession of Vimeo Staff Picks. He’s currently based in Vancouver balancing narrative, experimental and commercial pursuits.

Rubberlegz

| Biography

RubberLegz is a Los Angeles based choreographer, director, and dancer born and raised in Berlin, Germany. Rubberlegz was recently awarded ‘Best Dancer 2019’ by Danza&Danza International Magazine for his ‘original language’ that breaks down barriers between dance genres. He has gained international reputation for his unique style, which is a blend of breaking, contemporary, contortion and yoga.

He has worked with William Forsythe, National Opera of Paris, USC, CalArts, LACMA, Malou Airaudo, Nike RT, Burberry, GAP, Arashi, Puma, Replay, Sadlers Wells, Flying Steps, Red Bull, Muscle Milk, Moderat, Sony, Sonos, Fiat, WAD MAG, Tumi, HP, Pandora, Pfadfinderei, PACT Zoll Verein, ArtFactory International, CNDC Angers, LMU, Bodytraffic, Jacob Jonas The Company, Renegade Theatre Herne, Andy Hines, Justin Daashur Hopkins, Elliott Sellers, OURO Collective, Modus Operandi and more.

RubberLegz is an Associate Producer of Films.Dance a the global platform for dance. He is a multi-disciplined tour de force and his talents are not limited to dance. While pursuing his dance passion, he received his diploma in 3D-Visualization and Animation. He worked for several years with professional design agencies as visual artist before moving to Berlin and working as a freelance artist in both design and dance.

| Biography

RubberLegz is a Los Angeles based choreographer, director, and dancer born and raised in Berlin, Germany. Rubberlegz was recently awarded ‘Best Dancer 2019’ by Danza&Danza International Magazine for his ‘original language’ that breaks down barriers between dance genres. He has gained international reputation for his unique style, which is a blend of breaking, contemporary, contortion and yoga.

He has worked with William Forsythe, National Opera of Paris, USC, CalArts, LACMA, Malou Airaudo, Nike RT, Burberry, GAP, Arashi, Puma, Replay, Sadlers Wells, Flying Steps, Red Bull, Muscle Milk, Moderat, Sony, Sonos, Fiat, WAD MAG, Tumi, HP, Pandora, Pfadfinderei, PACT Zoll Verein, ArtFactory International, CNDC Angers, LMU, Bodytraffic, Jacob Jonas The Company, Renegade Theatre Herne, Andy Hines, Justin Daashur Hopkins, Elliott Sellers, OURO Collective, Modus Operandi and more.

RubberLegz is an Associate Producer of Films.Dance a the global platform for dance. He is a multi-disciplined tour de force and his talents are not limited to dance. While pursuing his dance passion, he received his diploma in 3D-Visualization and Animation. He worked for several years with professional design agencies as visual artist before moving to Berlin and working as a freelance artist in both design and dance.