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Among the Cherry Trees

This is our early adventure into the world of Virtual Production. Originally envisaged as camera and tech test, we decided to make something that would be nice to look at and listen to, as well as tell a decent story in a short space of time. Featuring dancer/choreographer Mansi Harvey, with music and voice provided by Alice Mills, Among the Cherry Trees is a magical realist portrayal of a forest nymph beckoning her human visitors to be more respectful of the precious environment from which she emanates.

Among the Cherry is a short visual poem about hesitation, fear of commitment, and also the dangers that lie therein. The singer/dancer is a siren: the custodian of the cherry trees and its exquisite flowering petals. Just like her floral manifestations, she can only be with you for a passing moment in the seasons of time. She invites you to join her in her sacred quest to protect the natural world; to immerse yourselves in the beauty and grace of her music and movement; to cast off material things; and to help save what is fragile and precious.

 

Credits

DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY
Mansi Harvey

MUSIC & VOICE
Alice Mills

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Matt O’Dell

PRODUCTION & DIRECTION
Jon Weinbren

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Roxie Oliveira

ENVIRONMENT DESIGN
Nazia Zaman

VP TECHNICAL TEAM
Harry Piercy
Graham Keith

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Bojan Brbora

1st ASSISTANT CAMERA
Ellie Thompson

2nd ASSISTANT CAMERA
Dan MacDuff

EDITORS
Roxie Oliveira
Cezara Hertanu

PRODUCTION DESIGN
Abbie Cornwell

ART DEPARTMENT ASSISTANTS
Cezara Hertanu
Alice Mills

MIXING ENGINEER
Damian Pace

 

Among the Cherry Trees (1:09)

Behind the Scenes (4:48)