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Burning Up

An interpretive dance conceived of, performed by, and filmed by Ash Williams. A teenager who lost their home in the Almeda Fires in September of 2020.

  • Ash Williams
    Director
  • Ash Williams
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Music Video, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 29, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Ashland High School
  • Ashland Independent Film Festival
    Ashland, OR
    United States
    April 15, 2021
    World Premiere
  • Klamath Independent Film Festival

    September 19, 2021
    Best southern Oregon K-12 Film
Director Biography - Ash Williams

Ash Williams is a dancer and performer from Oregon. They have studied with various organizations such as Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, DanceWorks Chicago, Common Conservatory/Commemoration, NW Dance Project, and Open Space. They are currently working towards achieving their BA in Dance at Columbia College Chicago and are on track to graduate in 2026. After graduating, Ash plans to pursue a career with a touring dance company.

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Director Statement

After the time my childhood house burned down during the Almeda fire, I found myself in a place of contemplation. A million changes were happening for my family and we were very lucky to have super supportive friends and family to help us get back on our feet. I felt something missing. Something that couldn't be replaced logically or physically. We had lost so much that was sentimental, related to memory. 2020 was the year of grief for my family and I. I sifted through some of that grief with this film.