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Our most recent work, Lucid Space, premiered on April 10th!
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.
Lucid Space will be available for streaming very soon, stay tuned!
Producer: MillO Dance Projects
Concept: Geanderson Mello, Mio Sakamoto
Mentors: Kristian Fourier, Beata Rasitsan
Director: Geanderson Mello
Choreographer: Geanderson Mello in collaboration with Mio Sakamoto
Performer: Mio Sakamoto
Cinematographer & Editor: Justin Kielly
Assistant Camera: Deep Patel, Countless365
Music: Edgardo Moreno, Andreas Dahlback
Music Editor: Mathias Auffray
Costume Providers: Sierah Grant, Dana Kilodzy
Location Providers: Jonathan McMahon, Nick Sheehan
Photo Credit: Countless635
Nightfall - Spring 2022
Join MillO Dance Projects for an evening of short dance film screenings and performance!
Nightfall is a place to socialize, reconnect, and support works by emerging artists. We encourage you all to stay after the screenings to mingle with friends old and new. Snacks & drinks available at the event.
We look forward to seeing you! (This event is suited for age 19+)
Date: April 10, 2022
Time: Doors open @ 6:30pm | Screening starts @ 7pm | Doors close @ 10pm
Location: Clubhouse Toronto - 643 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9
Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nightfall-spring-2022-tickets-309472599877
*Tickets are also available without service fee and processing fee through e-transfer. Please send e-transfer to info@millodanceprojects.com with a message "Nightfall"
*This event is fully funded by us without any support from government granting programs.
- Artists Rate: $10
- General Admission: $15
- General Admission, Group of 5: $65
- General Admission + Donation: $20
- General Admission + Donation: $30
Films that will be presented at Nightfall - Spring 2022:
To My Past, Present, and Future... by Nickeshia Garrick (guest artist)
Siwat Piedra by Irma Villafuerte (guest artist)
TERRACOTA by Collective of Scenic Exchange (Fernando Camacho) and Puntos de partida
Nepenthe by Audrianna Martin Del Campo
PRAIRIE GIRL by Galpal Productions (Corynne Bisson)
Meeting at R9 by Kaitlyn Seibold
Artist on Standby by Sadie Cahill
Lucid Space by MillO Dance Projects
The Things We Say is available on YouTube!
We are excited to share The Things We Say, a short dance film created by MillO Dance Projects. 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?
Special Thank You 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
Click on the image for the full film!
Nightfall - Winter 2021
Join MillO Dance Projects for an evening of short dance film screenings!
Nightfall is a place to socialize, reconnect, and support works by emerging artists. We encourage you all to stay after the screenings to mingle with friends old and new. Drinks are available to purchase at the bar. We look forward to seeing you!
Location: Juice - 426 Ossington Avenue
Date: Sunday December 12
Time: Doors open at 5pm, Screening starts at 6pm
Tickets: https://millonightfall.eventbrite.ca
The films that will be presented at the Nightfall 2021:
between sun and sand by Karen & Allen Kaeja (special guests)
Uneasy by Karen Kaeja (special guest)
WIRES by Rumi Jeraj
The Things We Say by MillO Dance Projects
*Proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and proof of identification is required at the door.
Call for Short Films
We are looking for completed short films, 5-10min in length from emerging artists. We will be showcasing five selected films at an in-person event in early December. We are looking for films that focus on dance or any movement practice. Application will be assessed by Mio Sakamoto and Geanderson Mello. A small honorarium will be given to selected artists.
We want our platform to be a place for emerging artists to present their work and we also really miss safely socializing with all of you!
Deadline to apply: November 17, 2021 at 11:59pm EST.
You will be notified by: November 20, 2021 at 11:59pm EST.
Application From: https://forms.gle/U8VKfcJEJdTGv66b7
Please email millodanceprojects@gmail.com for any questions.