Official poster of Spirit Sensing: Anima of the Quarry
Read Indie Cinema interview about the inspiration and process with myself and editor here
Spirit Sensing : Anima of the Quarry is a short film based on an intuitive performance by visual artist, Kyle Browne and musician, Stan Strickland at the Manship Artists Residency (MARS). Inspired by Browne's time as an Artist-in-Residence and her explorations of energy at MARS, and the belief in anima - that all nature has a spirit. This magical performance surrounding the narrative of a woman going for a peaceful row in the quarry, only to unexpectedly meet the quarry spirit, was debuted with a live audience in October 2023, creating a collective portal of wonder and interconnectedness. The final short film steered by B-Roll Films and the artistic editing of Ken Kinna has won 7 national and international awards and will be premiered in Vienna, Austria this fall.
Hollywood Short Fest Review:
We didn’t want to continue this process without giving you a big congratulations to you and your crew from our screening and programming team! …The absence of dialogue allows the visuals to speak volumes, emphasizing the protagonist's emotional and spiritual transformation as she navigates through this mystical landscape.
Spirit Sensing premiered at Vienna International Film Festival in September 2024
Watch the video below to be transported to the premiere!
Awards
Film Editing and Original Score Awards -- The IndieFest Film, La Jolla, California
Official Selection -- Vienna International Film Festival
Best Female Director Award -- Berlin Indie Awards, Germany
Cinematography and Film Editing Awards -- Hamburg Indie Film Festival, Germany
Official Selection -- Nature Culture Poetry Film Festival Copenhagen Resonans, Denmark
Official Selection — Luleå International Film Festival, Sweden