Artist Spotlight - Ali Kenner Brodsky

Photo Credit Rich Ferri

Throughout the years we’ve met incredible people within the dance film community. We have decided to do an interview series to spotlight these individuals!

Ali Kenner Brodsky is a Choreographer based out of South Dartmouth, MA. Ali’s film “between silences” was an official selection of our 2019 film fest.

How did you get into dance filmmaking?

I fell into making dance films. In 2016 I met filmmaker Rich Ferri. It was this introduction that would prove integral to my desire to make films. Around the same time, my good friend (ahem: Betsy Miller) planted the seed that I should consider making a dance film. She thought my live work was cinematic and that I may want to consider making a film. Fast forward to 2017, Rich and I collaborated with musician MorganEve Swain on a music video for her band. It was after that experience that I knew I wanted to dive into making dance films. It was all timing -- the right piece, the right space and the right team. Now, I want to make more! I’m in love with the medium.

What inspires you as an artist?

My work is largely autobiographical and I tend to draw on human experiences; from my experiences of grief, love, longing, and memory.

what draws you to dance filmmaking?

I love dance films as it allows me to curate the audience's eye in a more specific way. It opens new avenues for artistic expression and I love the relationship between camera, performer and environment.

How does architecture or location play a role in your films?

the environment/ place is another "character" in the story. it greatly influences my work.

What are 3 adjectives that describe you as a filmmaker/artist?

specific, considered, subtle.

Is there anything else that you would like us to share?

in addition to being a dance artist, educator and curator I'm the co-founder of the Motion State Dance Film Series.

You can find more about Ali’s work at http://www.alikennerbrodsky.com/ and https://vimeo.com/alikennerbrodsky

Instagram @akbandco

Photo Credit Nikki Lee

Images provided by Ali Kenner Brodsky