Project Detail

Big Moves

Synopsis

A personal short documentary about dancing as a plus size woman through the lens of pop culture. A radical and joyful reimagining of awesome dance scenes with the bodies that traditionally get pushed to the back taking up space front and centre.
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023 Bridging the Gap - World premiere

Details

Year
2023
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
13 min 35 sec
Director
Sarah Grant
Producer
Sophie Chater, Jack Gemmell
Executive Producer
Flore Cosquer, Mark Thomas
Editor
Sarah Grant
Director of Photography
Perry Jonsson
Sound
David Devereux
Composer
David Devereux
Principal cast
Katie Ailes, Andi Denny, Marion Hart

Categories

Production Status

Sales Company

Scottish Documentary Institute

84 Commercial Street, EH6 6LX Edinburgh

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