'Be Here Now' is a film about an exciting and
practical path toward inner freedom through life changing connections and
personal yet shared creativity. The path is freestyle shared partner
dancing and the healing and growth it invokes.
The level of trust, support and presence each must
bring to the dance, shifting roles moment by moment, is very metaphorical for
our lives and each person’s unique relationships; to ourselves, to others and
to the earth.
There are seven main characters, along with dance
instructor/philosopher Mykl. These seven people find deeper connections
and more meaningful lives while exploring this new and unique form of
dance…opening themselves to this expansive, potentially life altering path.
This film is for and about all people; young, old,
male, female, mainstream, alternative, all connecting through the incredible
place a partner-centered dance has the ability to take us. In this place,
we find we are not alone and see what it is that really matters to us. We see
if what we have been prioritizing in our lives is supporting
or diminishing our wellbeing and we find new options and choices in
places we never dreamed of.
The film contrasts differing patterns of life and
makes obvious which paths lead to higher levels of personal and
societal development. Collectively, our community’s quality of
life is dependent upon each one of us becoming a conscious individual willing
to take the risks necessary to obtain more meaningful lives.
'BE HERE
NOW' shares
with the world the cultural revolution and personal transformations possible
through involvement in shared partner dancing and its accompanying life
philosophies. The story exemplifies the highest levels of communication
and makes available the tools needed to tap into each individual’s personal
creative potential.
'BE HERE NOW' is about positive growth and
changing consciousness, which we are exemplifying throughout the
entire process of the project’s creation.
This film is about the essence of dance and the
balance of giving and receiving right now in this present moment. It is
about how exploring that essence will lead us to create a way to live a more
balanced existence in our lives outside of the dance. This film shows us
the power of walking this practical path, which requires us to Be Here
Now.
The Mo(ve)ment Effect - Art Without Boundaries (Documentary)
The Documentary is to be released in Spring of 2010
All principle photography was completed on schedule by August 2009
Mo(ve)ment's principle artists, Tali
Farchi-v.d Wouden (painter) and Benno Hübner (dancer) live and work from
Zwolle. For the past six years they have been performing the show Mo(ve)ment in
schools all over The Netherlands as a part of the CKV program. As well, the
group has performed to audiences and festivals throughout Europe, the U.S.,
South Africa, and Israel. The film will focus on the effect the
group's performance has on audiences of all ages and cultures. Mo(ve)ment has
captured the hearts of audiences in many parts of the world and they have been
making efforts to span cultural gaps through the creative sharing and artistic
expression the show embodies. Westonfilm feels that this story needs to be told
at this time. The film will highlight how these artists and their show are
making a difference in the world as well as in real peoples' lives on very
personal and individual levels.
More can be learned about
the Mo(ve)ment Effect film production at: http://www.movementeffect.com/
ART OFFICIALLY FAVORED (Documentary)
Art Officially Favored follows the musical adventures and day-to-day struggles of world-renowned artist Michael Masley who is fighting to keep his creative impulse alive. With interviews from Steven Tyler, Joe Elliott, Michael Manring and many more, director Martin Yernazian tells the story of a man who challenges his own definition – culturally, socially and politically. Westonfilm provided the Michigan location videography for the film. More can be learned at the documentary’s website, www.aofthemovie.com.
VENTURE M3 (Michigan Movie Makers)
Think 'community playhouse,' now envision 'community made movies.' Michigan Movie Makers or "Venture M3" is just that: Filmmaking that is driven by the local populace, from concept to screen. To get involved, contact info@westonfilm.com or visit www.venturem3.com
BLIND PURSUIT (Action/Drama)
An all local film. Released June 3rd, 2009
Buy the DVD here: www.BlindPursuit.com
Usable (Documenting a local water perspective)
Documentary in production
Love your Lawn, Love your Lakes
www.LawnMovement.com (Documentary)
NATIVE AMERICA (Feature Drama)