Lucid Space (Trailer)

Lucid Space explores the power of dreams to free us from the confines imposed on us by society. The film follows a woman as she encounters misogyny and mundanity in her day-to-day life. In the mirror she sees only distortions of her true self - reflected back at her are all the labels that have been thrust upon her by others. One day, she visits a strange place in her dreams and begins to regain control of her life.  

Produced & Directed by MillO Dance Projects   

Concept & Choreography: Geanderson Mello, Mio Sakamoto  

Mentors: Kristian Fourier, Beata Rasitsan   

Set Designer: Geanderson Mello   

Performer: Mio Sakamoto  

Cinematographer & Editor: Justin Kielly   

Assistant Camera: Deep Patel, Countless365  

Music: Edgardo Moreno, Andreas Dahlback   

Music Editor: ARKID

Costume Providers: Sierah Grant, Dana Kilodzy   

Location Providers: Jonathan McMahon, Nick Sheehan

Photography: Countless365

The Things We Say explores the potency of words and the importance of understanding the consequences of the language we choose. Throughout the film, you will hear the real voices of those who have responded to the question: “What is the worst thing someone has ever said to you?”. The choreography combines highly physical movement involving partnering and the movement that embodies vulnerability and sentimentality. If we understood the severe pain words can inflict on others, would we choose them more carefully?

Created and performed by MillO Dance Projects 

Video & Sound edit: Mio Sakamoto 

Costume Design: Geanderson Mello 

Special Thanks to: Katie Allen, Guilherme Carola, Nicole Decsey, Knox Harter, Edmarcio Junior, Reiko Kato, Yuko Kimura, Felipe Lima, Alina LoBianco, Philip McDermott, Jéssica Mello, Márcio Mello, Bohdan Onushko, Carol Rasslan, Ricardo Rodrigues, Hiromi Sakamoto, David Sollazzo, Rina Tsukii, Yui Ugai

Canvas was built on a strong friendship between two moving bodies. The audience witnesses  the care dancers have for each other through the choreography. This work values spontaneity yet highlights the relationship that was established over time.  

Created and performed by MillO Dance Projects in collaboration with ALFALFA, PUPILA and djdickhead 

(Recap video - Videography: Drew Berry, Video & Sound Edit: Mio Sakamoto)

Where Do We Go? is a short film inspired by the philosophy behind Kintsukuroi created by Mio Sakamoto in collaboration with Geanderson Mello. Kintsukuroi practice is related to the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which calls for seeing beauty in the flaws or imperfections. We constantly judge ourselves based on what  society considers as perfection. Accepting our flaws and relishing the blemishes to turn our scars into qualities we celebrate, should be the way we live. Can we deconstruct the existing obsession with perfection and rebuild a norm that accepts vulnerability? 

Created and performed by MillO Dance Projects 

Videography & Edit: Kylie Thompson 

Videographer Assistant : Enver Cihan Celepoglu 

Costume Design: Geanderson Mello 

Music: Mutedsymphony (Edited by Mio Sakamoto)