Artist Spotlight - Nathan Cohen

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!

Nathan Cohen is an Artistic Director in Los Angeles, CA. Nathan’s film “Here We Go Again” was an official selection of our 2017 film fest.

How did you get into dance filmmaking?

The theatre inspired me. I'm a true live performance artist and the crossover was special. Learning the ropes of filmmaking along with the beauty of motion picture. I think it's super cool to bring experience of live art to the film. Allows focus on details that can get lost on stage. It's another way to share that love of live art to the masses, too.

What inspires you as an artist?

I often gravitate towards people who work in fields outside of performing and visual arts. I like stories that I don't always know or understand their perspective. The rawness of truth from people who may not have an outlet to share. As an artist, I have multiple facets to tell stories that can be published. I like to help tell stories of those who may not know how to share them.

Three adjectives that describe you as an artist

Bewildered, Curious, Determined.

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

Arts education is critical. Everything I do must involve a learning experience, even if it's for me. I enjoy learning with people, whether artists or those enamored by it. I think we have to continue to make sure we promote the importance that every young person has a chance to learn an art.

You can learn more about Nathan and his company NCo Creations a nonprofit education and production corporation here https://ncocreations.com/home

“NCo Creations is a nonprofit education and production corporation dedicated to spotlighting contemporary cultural issues through a combination of music, film, dance, and theatre.”

Instagram @ncocreates

Company of BOY BYE 3.0 - A Cabaret

Images provided by Nathan Cohen