Erica Russell

Figment

Mithran Maharajan

Avaah Blackwell, Tara Chitaroni

A dramatic short based on true events in which a brave mom hides a shocking truth from her daughter who believes she is a princess and mom is a warrior.

Feet of Song

Erica Russell

Joyful, androgynous forms shimmy across the screen to the sound of world-beat music.

Triangle

Erica Russell

Triangle is a dance in which young man and woman entwine in a succession of lithe movements. The association is with the triangle shape, in a human context involving the introduction of a second woman into the mix. This triggers a dynamic of jealousy and rage, though it seems reconciled at the end. Nominated for an Oscar in 1995 it is a wonderfully envigorating fusion of dance, music and animation.