Private Project

First Steps

On the road to becoming a professional ballerina, 12-year-old Ariana Barillas recounts how fighting her anxiety has helped her find a place at the National Ballet School Of Canada.

  • Ander Barillas
    Director
    AEVUM, LLORONA
  • Joshua Casale
    Director
    SUPERSTAR
  • Ander Barillas
    Writer
    AEVUM, LLORONA
  • Joshua Casale
    Writer
    SUPERSTAR
  • Eden Sanders
    Producer
    SUPERSTAR
  • Ariana Barillas
    Key Cast
  • Paola Barillas
    Key Cast
  • Ander Barillas Sr.
    Key Cast
  • Jessica Jardine
    Key Cast
  • Sean Nicholas
    Production Crew
  • Matt Mioduszewski
    Production Crew
  • Christopher Borecky
    Production Crew
  • "Will" Yifei Feng
    Production Crew
  • "Iris" Ruoning Song
    Production Crew
  • Evan Droog
    Production Crew
  • Rachel Zerafa
    Production Crew
  • Matt Anderson
    Production Crew
  • Lexy Pakenham Troth
    Production Crew
  • Alan Spiljak
    Production Crew
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Dance, Documentary
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 12, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    140 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon Log 3
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • CBC Reel Shorts Toronto 2019
    Toronto
    Canada
    July 6, 2019
    Canada
    CBC Reel Shorts Official Selection
Director - Ander Barillas, Joshua Casale