Artist Spotlight - Fu LE

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. 

Fu LE is a Director and Choreographer based out of France. His film “MASS” was an award-winning film at our 2019 Film Fest. 

How did you get into dance filmmaking?

I started to make films as soon as I started to dance. It was a way for me to shape some choreographic works as I did not have money or opportunities to play in theaters. I was also a traveler at that time, filmmaking was thus a way to make my kind of dance logbook.

What inspires you as an artist?

Everything out of mainstream media.

 What draws you to dance filmmaking?

It is a good combination between my visual arts background and my dance practice. I focus on the way to choreograph the camera itself.

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

They are usually the starting point of my works. I meet a place that inspires me, by its history, its shape, its people... and then I build my composition from it.

 Choreography vs. improvisation? Which do you prefer and why?

I focus on single shots, thus all my works are precisely written. I build a whole choreography with the dancing and technical team, and at the very last moment, I try to give some space for improvisation and spontaneity to freshen up the structure.

What describes you as a filmmaker/artist

disciplinary, autodidact, alchemist

What is your favorite quote?

In screendance, dance is not the subject but the medium.

What do you want the world to know about your art?

To get a feeling of travel.

You can find out more about Fu LE and his work at  www.cie-tetrapode.com 

Instagram @cie.tetrapode

Images provided by Fu LE