This is the NINTH YEAR of the Fuselage Dance Film Festival, presented in partnership by Propadata Films and Yaw Theater.

WHO: Open to filmmakers of all ages, worldwide.

WHAT: Short films (15min & under) with a focus on dance. Applicable categories include music videos, experimental/art, comedic, narrative, documentary, or any other films that are centered around dance & movement.

WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, September 12th, 2026, 7:30pm (Doors at 7pm) at Yaw Theater. A concurrent livestream will air as well (NOTE: Participation in the livestream is not mandatory for films screening in our program.)

WHY: Stella Kutz and Will Lemke have been friends since the late 90’s during their days at Franklin High. Stella is an accomplished dancer & choreographer, and built Yaw Theater as a studio and performance space focused on developing community and collaboration among artists. Will has been making films since his childhood, and opened Propadata Films in 2005 with a focus on exploring eye-opening stories. The two are excited to provide an event for local & international filmmakers and dancers to screen their works, and for Seattle theatergoers to see the best films in the world of screendance!

Open to filmmakers of all ages.

Submitters are responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, royalties, release forms, clearances, and permits necessary to present their work. Fuselage Dance Film Festival is not responsible for any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, or royalty infringement related to the work.

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  • A huge thank you to Stella and Will for organizing such a thoughtful and impactful festival. It was such an honor to be included in an amazing line up!

    October 2025
  • Emanuel Malak

    The organisers are so kind and the selection is truly amazing. I couldn’t be there physically, but Yaw Theatre looks like such a beautiful space. I really wish I could have joined in person. Thank you for creating such a wonderful festival!

    September 2025
  • Emily Chamberlain

    thank you so much for including our film in your festival, what a joy =)

    December 2021
  • Erika O'Neill

    Loved beeing a part of this festival! ❤

    December 2021
  • Thank you so much for having us! What a wonderful festival.

    December 2021