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!

Gabriel Shalom is a Director, Editor, Choreographer, Composer, and Producer in New York City. Gabriel’s film “Warehouse Samba” was an official selection of our 2017 Film Fest.

What inspires you as an artist?

I think my biggest inspiration was seeing STOMP as a child and listening to Aphex Twin.

How does architecture play a role in your films?

I see architecture as a kind of score paper. Interior structures inspire choreographic movement and camera movement which are unique to each space.

Choreography or Improvisation. What do you prefer and why?

I like to use both in counterpoint. Choreography gives you what you know you wanted and improvisation gives you what you didn't know you needed.

Is there anything else you would like to share?

I am looking for collaborators for my next dance film. I would like to work with NYC dancers and choreographers to do something that utilizes a large cast and a big empty space that's available due to COVID. Timeline is open-ended. Feel free to reach out if you're interested in this sort of thing.

You can learn more about Gabriel at gabrielshalom.com

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gabriel shalom dance film Warehouse Samba — Images provided by Gabriel Shalom