Adventures in Film
Overview
Adventures in Film is an exciting new project providing a unique opportunity for three carefully selected and talented female choreographers to work with TEA films to create bold and innovative dance films based on the New Adventures love of Storytelling.
Evolving from the New Adventures Choreographer Award (NACA), originally established by colleagues and friends in celebration of Matthew Bourne’s 50th birthday in 2010, Adventures in Film aims to bring about career developing opportunities to women from a multitude of backgrounds, experiences and collective world views; providing them with a platform to exercise and hone their skills as artists, producers and creative storytellers.
The three choreographers were selected from the phenomenal pool of talent within the New Adventures dance company. Having performed in Romeo and Juliet, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella, they were chosen for their work ethic, determination and courageous outlook on inclusive female representation in the world of performing arts, not to mention for their exceptional talent as dancers and choreographers in their own right.
Meet the Choreographers
Tasha has worked with dancers Mark Samaras and Seren Williams.
Anjali has worked with dancers Cordelia Braithwaite, Charlotte Broom and Estela Merlos.
Monique has worked with dancers Ihsaan De Banya and Rhys Dennis.
Working alongside New Adventures partners TEA films to bring their ideas to life, the choreographers have also been provided with dedicated mentorship and support from Matthew Bourne, Etta Murfitt and the New Adventures team. These choreographers have brought their stories to life, developing their professional skillset and making long-lasting industry connections, in the hopes of giving our audiences new and inspiring young choreographers to watch out for in the future.
Meet the Filmmakers
“Whilst we are unable to make work on stage, we have seen the power that film possesses, a means for people to connect, be inspired and thoroughly experience the joys of dance. We believe that this opportunity for financial support, mentorship and guidance to these three choreographers is a way for us to further nurture and develop the future of dance and protect the needs, not only for the performing arts but for the next generation of artists to thrive in their chosen areas of dance, theatre and storytelling through the medium of film.” - Matthew Bourne
