SWARM
Swarm (2010)Live-action dance film.
27mins
Twisted Theatre presents Swarm, a dance film from award winning directors Miranda Cromwell and Joseph Wallace with an original score by composer Elizabeth Westcott.
A dance film made in the very beggining of Twisted Theatre's existence. A wonderful experiement in a derelict building. Swarm was made with no funding and through the love and creativity of all involved.
The company's first major work, Swarm is a tale of lust and instinct, violence and betrayal.Swarm premiered at the Bristol Old Vic theatre in November 2010 and was screened at Bird's Eye View festival 2011 in London as part of the Branchage open surgery.
CREDITS:A film by Miranda Cromwell and Joseph Wallace
Music by Elizabeth Westcott
Movement Director and Choreography by Miranda Cromwell
Film Director and Cinematography by Joseph Wallace
Devised by the company
Performers:Lucy Bishop, Tom England, George Evans, Chis Farish, Samuel Griffiths, Yinka Onitiri, Jo Hellier, Jesse Jones, Helen Lansley, Kerry Lovel,l Polly Megan Christopher, Ella Nyakuedzwa-Smith, Jacade Simpson, Felicia Sinclair, Lily-Rae Smailes, Emily Thompson, Jade Wood, Edith Woolley,
Conceived and Directed by Miranda Cromwell and Joseph Wallace,
Lighting Design by Chris Collier and Joseph Wallace, Additional Camera work Chris Collier
Costume Design and Make-up by Miranda Cromwell and Joseph Wallace
Edited by Joseph Wallace, Assistant Editor Chris Collier
Sound and Music composed and recorded by Elizabeth Westcott.
Soundtrack mixed by Julien Batten and Elizabeth Westcott at Quayside StudiosAdditional music and foley recording Julien BattenSingers and Musicians:
Tom Brennan - vocals
Julien Batten - drums and harmonium
Chris Collier - sounds
Alistair Debling - cello
Chris Farish - vocals
Becky Griggs - vocals
Laura Marshall - vocals
Anisa Mazidian - vocals
Kane Power - vocals
Katie Villa - vocals and piano
Joseph Wallace - vocals
Elizabeth Westcott - piano, violin
Stills Photography by Chris Collier and Anisa Mazidian
Colouring by Joseph Wallace and Emma-Rose Dade
Marketing and promotion coordinator Jesse Meadows
Thanks to:Bristol Old Vic:Chris Bagust, Jason Barnes, Liesel Corp, Mike Elliott, Emma Stenning, Tim Streader, Kate Yedigaroff, Peter Reynolds - Music Consultant Natasha Sutton-Williams - Music Devisor, Sophie Shaw - Devisor Geoff Dunlop - Advice and support.
Film Equipment and software - Rob Mitchell at Firstborn Creatives