Boudoir Chit-Chat is an film essay about five female artists. Painting their strengths and differences as if they were one, this experimental documentary explores what it's like to live a creative path in New York City. In an informal interview setting, we become part of their diverse experience, as each woman opens their thoughts and hearts... hopefully triggering the audience's need to share …
Directing for Camera
Le Maréchal et l’Astragale
Series of short documentary subjects about rural France. This first short brought me for the first time to the Cannes Film Festival ;) Le Travail du Maréchal Traite des Vaches, Biberons des Veaux La greffe du cerisier Une Equipe en Béton Tonte du Mouton Comice Agricole …
Waterfront Access?
Waterfront Access? is an experimental film that connects a group of people from the City to the Brooklyn shore. As the dance evolves through various landscapes, life and colors arise, unveiling a message at each location: Just - One - Person - Can - Create - Peace - And - Change - The - World. There are very few areas left in New York City where the general public has access to the waterfront; we …
Short Choreographies
Weep Weep (2009) is a dance choreography fusing movement and sound that explores how connected bodies can sculpt space on various levels. Choreography by Flo Ankah Dancers: Jessica Dixon Majka, Nana Miki and Flo Ankah Live digeridoo: Tony Arnaud Music by: Moondog, Marty Costume: Jessica Dixon Majka Made possible by DanceNOW/nyc - Silo Residency and The Field Movement Research …
Kirk Light
Performers: Jessica Dixon Majka and Nana Miki Assistant editor: Charlotte Annequin Kirk Light (2009) is an experimental film featuring two fairy-like dancers evolving in a clearing. At first mysterious, they let us into their world of movement and peaceful beauty. Silo Residency from DanceNOW/nyc Made possible by The Field …
One Way
ONE WAY is an experimental film about a "performance happening" in SoHo on June 22, 2008. Choreographer Flo Ankah conceived an event with Joe Zolkowski, whose set design utilized a multitude of street signs and the "peace" symbol. Eight performers revolve in a clockwise motion and improvise on the corners of Prince and Crosby Streets, accompanied by spontaneous live music on guitar and drums. This …
Imprints
Dance improvisation on crusted snow shot from the Empire State Building in New York City. Performed, conceived, edited by Flo Ankah Camera by Antonio Mattaliano Music "In the Mood for Love I and III" Michael Galasso michaelgalasso.com/ Special Thanks to: Claudio Arezzo di Trifiletti, Casa Sicilia, Angel Falcon, Alessandra Famoso, Marco Carcarino, Rod Nunez, Nicola Daddazio, Dino Vito …