Film
Following a successful inaugural season in 2022 and the 2023 Open Call season, our short dance film series 8-COUNT returns to the festival for its third edition with a special one-night-only premiere screening on Sep 29 at FFDN's newest venue, Paradise Theatre.
Shining the spotlight on dance on film.
8-Count is FFDN’s short dance film series showcasing national & international dancemakers and filmmakers passionate about capturing dance on film. We are excited that this year we brought back 8-Count’s Open Call for short dance films and an honorarium of $700 for each selected film.
Enjoy the full cinema experience with FFDN.
And this year, your ticket to 8-Count includes free popcorn!
View the Playbill for this program
Just announced!
In addition to the nine films listed below, this year's 8-Count will now include a special preview presentation of Follow, a new short dance film produced by The Joy of Music and directed by FFDN’s Renette and David Berman Filmmaker-in-Residence Vikram Dasgupta.
Featuring choreography of Jera Wolfe, performed by Jera and Miyeko Furgeson, alongside pianist Kevin Ahfat.
8. We Know Who You Are
by Ryan Renshaw
