Rehearsal direction & dance for ANAHIT short film
When she goes to the swimming pool, a dark memory thrusts itself on Imaani. In this gripping drama, she confronts her inner demons through dance and movement.When Imaani enters the swimming pool, she is confronted with the memory of the sexual assault she experienced here. In an attempt to leave behind the past, Imaani will have to face her trauma. Anahit, the goddess of fertility and healing, wisdom and water, empowers her to confront her trauma through dance and movement. The swimming pool, the dressing room and the showers constitute the stage for this expressive dance tale that deeply affects the viewer.
Credits:
Cast: Ziarah Janssen, Lucien Denny, Jinko Adams, Alida Bergakker, Claire de Caluwe, Sara Europaeaus, Josh Martina, Romee van de Meent, Polina Mirovskaya, Leander Kämpf, Roberta Riontino, Rubia Serena, Tatiana Śpiewak
Initiative & Protagonist : Ziarah janssen
Director : Laura Hermanides
Director of choreography: Emma Evelein
Producer : Julia Schellekens
Art Direction & Styling : Piet Langeveld
DOP : Thijmen Doornik
Gaffer : Dickie Bloemraad
Sound Recorder: Justin Schellekens
1AD: Bo van der Meer / Marieke Weitkamp
Script continuity: Milo Cremer Eindhoven
Edit : Laura Hermanides
Additional edit: Inèz Poortinga
Sound Design : Vincent Sinceretti / Jan Schermer
Foley: Daimo da costa / Zita Leemans
Grading: Ruben Labree
Music: Gonzalo Fernandez / Laura Hernamides / Jan schermer / Rik van leeuwen
Hair & Make-Up : Magdalena Kielb / Chloe Steeman
Assistant Director : Tarikh Janssen
2 AD : Ayu Lourenburg / Eva Dokter
Focus Puller & AC : Joey Jansen / Jan Koks / Marcel Overwijn
Best Boy: Tim Schram
Assistant Choreography : Sara Europaeus
Styling Assistant: Tisja Janssen / Agnes Montecinos Muñoz
Production assistant : Solange de Jong / Lenneke de Lange / Anouk Toubi / Brechje Hoogers
Catering : The Vegan Chef - Pim Tusveld / Mom & Dad / Rik van Leeuwen/ Valerie la Rose
Special Thanks to : De Mirandabad / Barbara Broekman / Else Broekman / Maloney / Max Maloney / Tisja Janssen / Suzy Blok / Rik Meier / Omar Perineau / Ashar Medina / Yke Erkens / VEVAM fonds