BETA CIRCUS Participatory experience

BETA CIRCUS is a pioneering project that explores emerging trends in contemporary circus while addressing the scarcity of high-level professional training for artists. The participatory experience documentary offers an intimate portrait of the project's journey as recounted by the artists, participants, and partners, revealing how innovative training and creative collaboration can redefine an art form. The film showcases a transformative process where the audience is invited to engage as co-authors, editors, and observers, blurring the lines between performer and spectator. By incorporating participatory methodologies and presenting live, interactive performances in partner countries, BETA CIRCUS nurtures a vibrant European vision for emerging circus talent. This collaborative endeavour not only elevates the practice of contemporary circus but also transforms unconventional spaces into dynamic hubs of artistic expression, celebrating both the challenges and triumphs encountered along the way.

  • Luís Costa
    Director
  • Miguel da Santa
    Director
  • André Guiomar
    Director
  • Bruno Lopes
    Director
  • Bruno Costa
    Project coordination
  • Daniel Vilar
    Project coordination
  • Óscar Maia
    Graphic identity
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    35 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 27, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy, Latvia, Portugal, Serbia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Luís Costa, Miguel da Santa, André Guiomar, Bruno Lopes

Luís Costa and Miguel da Santa co-direct the documentary with their production company "Olhar de Ulisses".

Luís Costa
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5741107/

Miguel da Santa
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4457265/

André Guiomar
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4457601/

Bruno Lopes
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14474040/

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Director Statement

Olhar de Ulisses is a cinema production company established in 2019, in Porto (Portugal). Focused on the production of fiction and documentary short and feature films, it combines a group of film directors, technicians and producers, enhancing the development of several new projects and emerging perspectives of cinema. It promotes the dialogue and collaborative interventions throughout every production as a fundamental principle.