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Some stills and BTS from @itsgabydiaz 🎥 swipe to see the true meaning of live nyc filming Directed and Edited: @jonathasnazareth and @kateharpootlian Performer and Improviser: @Itsgabydiaz DP: @JonathasNazareth Movement Direction: @KateHarpootlian Color: @JonathasNazareth Sound: @kateharpootlian Dress: @reformation Shoes: @nike #nyc #newyork #cityislight #nopermit #dance

Per usual, you film the scene from multiple angles to cut it in the edit. But sometimes you fall in love with two perfect oner clips from two different angles that just really don’t want to be cut. Now if this were a short film, tv show, or feature, @jonathasnazareth and I would have to make the terrible Sophie’s choice of selecting one clip above the other. But luckily for us, in this format, we can just share both clips. So the big question is, which angle is your favorite? The clip from Monday or today? Let us know below! And we can all agree, @itsGabyDiaz brilliantly shines in both! Directed and Edited: @jonathasnazareth and @kateharpootlian Performer and Improviser: @Itsgabydiaz DP: @JonathasNazareth Movement Direction: @KateHarpootlian Color: @JonathasNazareth Sound: @kateharpootlian Dress: @reformation Shoes: @nike #ShortFilm #dance #nyc #CityIsLight #newyork #manhattan

@jonathasnazareth and I are thrilled to kick off our new series “City is Light” with the amazing @itsgabydiaz! Throughout the summer (and maybe beyond), we’ll be sharing captivating videos that explore New York City’s stunning practical light sources. This series is our love letter to the city that never sleeps, capturing the beauty of simplicity and our passion for movement and incredible movement artists. We can’t wait for you to join us on this journey. Enjoy! Directed and Edited: @jonathasnazareth and @kateharpootlian Performer and Improviser: @Itsgabydiaz DP: @JonathasNazareth Movement Direction: @KateHarpootlian Color: @JonathasNazareth Sound: @KateHarpootlian Dress: @reformation Shoes: @nike #shortfilm #nyc #newyork #dance #cityislight

The charming @Christinefl0res This series is our love letter to the city that never sleeps, capturing the beauty of the city’s practical light sources and our passion for movement and incredible movement artists. Directed and Edited: @jonathasnazareth and @kateharpootlian Performer and Improviser: @Christinefl0res DP: @JonathasNazareth Movement Direction: @KateHarpootlian Color: @JonathasNazareth Sound: @kateharpootlian PA: @alezaneti Clothing: @thefrankieshop @levis @salomon Music: “Breathe” - Telepopmusik #ShortFilm #CityIsLight #nyc #newyork #dance

The hypnotic @Hbseiden This series is our love letter to the city that never sleeps, capturing the beauty of the city’s practical light sources and our passion for movement and incredible movement artists. Directed and Edited: @jonathasnazareth and @kateharpootlian Performer and Improviser: @Hbseiden DP: @JonathasNazareth Movement Direction: @KateHarpootlian Color: @JonathasNazareth Sound: @kateharpootlian PA: @alezaneti Clothing: @hm @asos @stevemadden Music: “Heart” - Seraphim Suite #ShortFilm #CityIsLight #nyc #newyork #dance

The charming @Chantelle_good This series is our love letter to the city that never sleeps, capturing the beauty of the city’s practical light sources and our passion for movement and incredible movement artists. Directed and Edited: @jonathasnazareth and @kateharpootlian Performer and Improviser: @Chantelle_good DP: @JonathasNazareth Movement Direction: @KateHarpootlian Color: @JonathasNazareth Sound: @kateharpootlian PA: @alezaneti Clothing: @adidasoriginals @adidaswomen @drmartensofficial Music: “Leave Me Alone” - Kaytranada #ShortFilm #CityIsLight #nyc #newyork #dance

The radiant @rachelheinkel This series is our love letter to the city that never sleeps, capturing the beauty of the city’s practical light sources and our passion for movement and incredible movement artists. Directed and Edited: @jonathasnazareth and @kateharpootlian Performer and Improviser: @rachelheinkel DP: @JonathasNazareth Movement Direction: @KateHarpootlian Color: @JonathasNazareth Sound: @kateharpootlian PA: @alezaneti Clothing: @lioness_official @camper Music: “Window Shades” - U.S. Girls #ShortFilm #CityIsLight #nyc #newyork #dance

The dreamy @_Denise_Chan_ This series is our love letter to the city that never sleeps, capturing the beauty of the city’s practical light sources and our passion for movement and incredible movement artists. Directed and Edited: @jonathasnazareth and @kateharpootlian Performer and Improviser: @_denise_chan_ DP: @JonathasNazareth Movement Direction: @KateHarpootlian Color: @JonathasNazareth Sound: @kateharpootlian PA: @alezaneti Clothing: @amazon @urbanoutfitters @nike @nikewomen Music: “Flower” - Moby #ShortFilm #CityIsLight #nyc #newyork #dance

I believe it’s called girl power with @Rachelheinkel @_denise_chan_ @Christinefl0res @Hbseiden @Chantelle_good This series is our love letter to the city that never sleeps, capturing the beauty of the city’s practical light sources and our passion for movement and incredible movement artists. Directed and Edited: @jonathasnazareth and @kateharpootlian Performers and Improvisers: @rachelheinkel @_denise_chan_ @christinefl0res @hbseiden @chantelle_good DP: @JonathasNazareth Movement Direction: @KateHarpootlian Color: @JonathasNazareth Sound: @kateharpootlian PA: @alezaneti Clothing: @hm @asos @stevemadden @adidas @adidaswomen @adidasnyc @drmartensofficial @thefrankieshop @levis @salomon @lioness_official @camper @amazon @urbanoutfitters @nike @nikewomen #ShortFilm #CityIsLight #nyc #newyork #dance

Anyone Who Knows BTS Stills @jonathasnazareth

I never learn to be a better filmmaker when everything goes perfectly. Though I aim for smooth shoot days, it’s when things go wrong that I learn the most about filmmaking—and any art form. This particular oner was tough to shoot, and I went home thinking we didn’t get it. Exasperated by the equipment truck never arriving for pickup on our hard out, tears were shed when I got home. Welcome to filmmaking! This scene required choreography, not just for the performers but for the crew. As Cody exits the stairs and slips into the red room to change, Marla dances in the living room with bright daylight streaming through a rigged window. The tricky part? As we move into the red room with the dancing couple, Evelyn is body doubling for Marla. We had to ensure her face stayed off-camera while the outside light was dimmed, and the crew was flying in behind camera with a black panel and door for the 360 shot. Any timing mistakes, and we’d catch light from the prop door. Meanwhile, Marla runs around and reappears. The cast and crew nailed their choreography, but things kept going wrong. We mistakenly had a fog machine instead of haze (yes, I learned they’re different—one creates atmosphere, the other makes it look like the house is burning down). Resetting for the fog and dealing with a malfunctioning Ronin that kept pointing at the ceiling right at the end of the 2 min shot was rough. And, of course, the generator ran out of fuel (no lights), and it started raining on the outdoor equipment. (Note to self: always have extra fuel.) Which brings us back to the no equipment truck and at home tears. But the next day, Jon and I sat down to edit, and to our surprise, we got the shot and even found spots to hide two edits. Hooray! We had a film. Can you guess where the edits are? I’m grateful to the cast and crew for sticking with me and being incredible. I grew a lot as a filmmaker on this one. Watch the full film in the previous post or link in bio! Director/ Producer/ Choreographer: @KateHarpootlian DP: @jon_a_thas Producer/ 1st AD: @DrowsyGator Editor/Colorist: @jon_a_thas Movement Collaborator: @MarlaPhelan Dancers: @MarlaPhelan & @HaymanCody

Thought it was about time for “Anyone Who Knows” to live on Instagram. You can now watch the whole film right here :) Continually grateful for the best crew and cast on this film. It was hard shoot day but I’m so proud of what we created! Winner - Experimental Short Film - @USAFilmfestival Finalist - @DanceCamerawest Official Selection - @PortlandFilm, @SFdanceFilmFest, @indiememphis, @Cinequestorg, @portlanddancefilmfest, @Nyshorts @directorsnotes @beyondtheshort Director/ Producer/ Choreographer: @KateHarpootlian DP: @jon_a_thas Producer/ 1st AD: @DrowsyGator Editor/Colorist: @jon_a_thas Movement Collaborator: @MarlaPhelan Dancers: @MarlaPhelan & @HaymanCody Body Double: @AngelPumpkinPie HMU: @SamsonSmithMUA Gaffer: @Mario_Nomas 1st AC: @karoline_iversen 2nd AC: @Shot_by_Shadix Key Grip: @definitelyatget PAs: @Gerianna_LoTempio, @se_zaar, @Calvin.carter Equipment: @adoramarentalco Stills: @jon_a_thas Location: @nycfilmlocations Womens Clothing: @Mstipsvintage & @swaylavintage Women’s shoes: @Sam_Edelman & @Charlesdavidshoes Man’s Clothing: @HaggarCo @Jcrew Man’s Shoes: @ninewest #DanceFilm #Dance #Screendance #shortfilm #choreography #vintage #FemaleFilmmaker #Isolation