IN CAPSULE
2022
“IN CAPSULE”, is a short dance film exploring the concepts of reality and perception. The film follows two women who are stuck in man-made, monochrome boxes, searching for meaning in the confines of their prescribed spaces.
Directed/choreographed by: Chelsea Ainsworth & Jessica Smith
Danced by: Maggie Joy & Jennifer Payan
Filmed by: Retrograde Studios | Jake Kruty & Jonathan Rodrigues
Edited by: Jessica Smith
Color by: Alejandra Cedeno (For Film)
Music by: Nicole Davis, Jessica Smith and "Dream" by The Pied Pipers
Box design: Kyle Netzeband
Set design: Chelsea Ainsworth & Jessica Smith
Line Producer: Lauren Flack
Executive Producer: Lawryn Lacroix with Pinkhouse Productions
Co-Producers: Clifford Brody with NPAFE & AAlchemy
Festivals Select:
Queens Theatre Film Festival
ScreenDance Miami Festival
DANCE CAMERA WEST
Oklahoma International Dance Festival
DANCINEMA
Rabbithole
2021
“Rabbithole” is a short dance film examining humanity’s relationship to technology in a time when, for many, it has become our only hope at connection.
Directors/Choreographers : Chelsea Ainsworth & Jessica Smith
Director of Photography : Timothy Vassalo
Lighting Designer : Beau Banks
Editor : Jessica Smith
Colorist : Alejandra Cedeno
Film Advisor : Lauren Flack
Festivals Select:
Queens Theatre Film Festival
Kodafe Dance Film Festival
SIZZLE! Dance and Film Festival
ScreenDance Miami Festival
bear(v.)
2020
“bear(v.)” is a dance film that explores experiences and memories buried within. The piece follows an individual and their ability to accept and confront these challenges.
Directors/Choreographers: Chelsea Ainsworth & Jessica Smith
Performers: Chelsea Ainsworth & Jessica Smith
Director of Photography: Nicole Davis
Editor: Jessica Smith
Colorist: Ben Federman
Musical Composer/Editor: Jessica Smith
Festival Select:
Essence of Embodiment Film Festival
Rogue Dancer Film Festival
