Artist Spotlight - Andy Margetson

Filmmaker Andy Margetson

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!

Andy Margetson is an award-winning Director based out of London, UK. Some of his short Dance Films include 'Lil Buck with Icons of Modern Art', 'Reborn', 'Nela' and 'Duet'.

Andy was the director of “STAVROPOL” which was an official selection of our 2022 film festival!

How did you get into dance filmmaking?

I have always worked with music and dance, from my earliest music videos through to larger commercial projects such as re-branding BBC One in the UK. In 2018 I was commissioned to make a film with Lil Buck at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. It went on to win a number of awards and launched a series of short dance films.

What draws you to the screendance genre?

For me, the combination of Music and Dance has the power to move an audience more directly and immediately than any other medium.

Do you prefer choreography or more of an improvised approach?

For me, improvisation is choreography. Its choreography felt on the spur of the moment. What's exciting for me is an artist revealing their musicality - seeing how they respond and connect with a piece of music, whether it's choreographed ahead of time or in the moment.

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

I have just come back from teaching a masterclass in filming movement at Cinedans, Amsterdam, and am completing a film with artist Hew Locke.

You can learn more about Andy on his website https://margetson.com/ as well as check out his dance films.

Instagram @andymargetson

Film Still From “STAVROPOL”

Directed by Andy Margetson & Choreographed by Irina Kononova

Images provided by Andy Margetson