The Bizimina project stems from the speed with which the collaboration between Kukai and Arena came into being. In this masterclass we will reveal the fine details of the creative process, from the original spark in Jon Maya’s mind to the final result. We will share the process of the dialogue between the choreography directed by Maya and the filming by Iraburu and Molina. We will reveal internal details, from the rehearsals and wardrobe tests to the sound drafts and discarded takes. Bizimina is a case study of the dialogue between dance and film, born with a clear and exact goal.
Synopsis of the film:
Bizimina is a hybrid of documentary film and dance. A series of independent pieces tell a story where we see the emotions that cost us so much to express nowadays: distance, longing for others, desire, community feeling, impotence, isolation, bewilderment and hope. The choreography creates a story that helps comfort and accompany us in these uncertain times.
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Pablo Iraburu is the founder of Arena Comunicación. For the last twenty years he has devoted himself to producing documentaries all over the world. He was executive producer, co-director and co-scriptwriter of the feature films Nömadak TX (2006), Pura Vida (2012), Muros (2015), District Zero (2015), Oskara (2017), Elkarrekin-Together (2017) and Cholitas (2020). They have all been distributed internationally. Pablo has also produced video installations for museums and non-profit organisations.
Jon Maya Sein is director, dancer and choreographer with Kukai Dantza. He founded the company in 2002, with the idea of promoting contemporary creation through traditional Basque dance. He has created numerous choreographic and audiovisual projects since then, such as Erritu, Oskara, Gelajauziak and Hnuy illa, all winners of different Max Scenic Arts awards. He regularly collaborates with other successful artists, such as Marcos Morau, Sharon Fridman, Israel Galván and Cesc Gelabert.
Migueltxo Molina has been the director of photography, editor and producer of Arena Comunicación since 2007. Highlights of his professional career as director include the feature films Pura Vida (2012), Muros (2015), Elkarrekin-Together (2017) and Chhaupadi (2019). His experience in complex filming environments has led him to direct several television series, normally documentaries, such as Desafío 14+1 (2011) – filmed on Mount Everest, Amazonas Clandestino (2015) and Al otro lado (2016).
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