Private Project

Interconnectivity

A multi-layered performance exploring the state of connection. With a confined and structured costume design, the work delves into the significance of movement and how the body reacts within a restrictive space.

By weaving physicality and movement, we play with the idea of equilibrium between body and space. The bodies barely touch, exuding a palpable sense of anticipation. The work interweaves between the performance, material and the body, taking the audience through the myriad facets of physical and emotional connection.

Through the lens of dance, it beautifully illustrates how touch can communicate, heal, and bind us together in ways that words often cannot. The screendance leaves the viewer with a deep appreciation for the subtle power of human touch. It captures the body as a sculpture that evokes a paradoxical sense of intimacy, moving in harmony, each motion a response to the other creating a dialogue of physicality. It emphasizes the tactile interaction between the bodies, capturing the nuances of their connection - the subtle shifts and tender awareness of each other. These shifts underscore the complexity of human connectivity, where physical proximity and emotional intimacy are continuously negotiated.

This is a poignant exploration of the physicality and sensitivity inherent in human connection. It showcases the inherent awkwardness that echoes our own vulnerabilities. It delves into the ebb and flow of connection suggesting closeness that is both protective and isolating.

Interconnectivity is an unconventional form of screen dance that explores more than just body motions and how touch can communicate, heal, and bind us together in ways that words often cannot. ; it delves into the intricacies of subtle gestures and the use of slime as an innovative extension of expression. Through the unique perspective of a macro lens, this dance form presents an otherworldly view that captivates the audience, offering a surreal experience beyond their imagination.

  • Sudhee Liao
    Director
    Director, Choreographer
  • Vincent Ip
    Director
    Director, Filmmaker
  • Jonathan Hung
    Key Cast
    "Devising dancers"
  • Chan Lok Hin
    Key Cast
    "Devising dancer "
  • Shane Aspegren
    Key Cast
    "Sound designer"
  • Audrey Ng
    Key Cast
    "Costume Designer "
  • Silas Chow
    Key Cast
    "2nd Camera"
  • Ravel Fun
    Key Cast
    "Camera Crew"
  • Huiman Chung
    Key Cast
    "Camera Crew"
  • Carter Wong Ying Kit
    Key Cast
    "Gaffer "
  • Tai Tsz Hin
    Key Cast
    "Lighting Crew"
  • Yau Chun Hin Cyril
    Key Cast
    "Lighting Crew "
  • Lam Man Shine
    Key Cast
    "Lighting Crew"
  • Ng Tsz Ho
    Key Cast
    "Lighting Crew"
  • Tsang Man Tung
    Key Cast
    "Artistic Advisor "
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-fi, Dance, Movement, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 1, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Hong Kong
  • Country of Filming:
    Hong Kong
  • Shooting Format:
    H264
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Nowness Asia
    Hong Kong
    Hong Kong
    September 16, 2021
    Nowness Asia
    Asian Picks
  • Hong Kong Dance Alliance
    Hong Kong
    Hong Kong
    July 15, 2021
    Hong Kong Dance Alliance
    New Force in Motion
Director Biography - Sudhee Liao, Vincent Ip

Vincent Ip has been working as a Director and Director of Photography for Video projects since 2009, including commercials, short films, documentaries, music videos and art videos. In 2018, he was awarded "The Best Cinematography" at the “12th Freshwave” for his work on the short film "Goodbye" in Hong Kong.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media, Vincent has established himself in the film and commercial industry in Hong Kong and overseas. He is currently based in Hong Kong, where he continues to work on his own short film series and photography with a focus on exploring the essence of humanity while capturing fleeting moments that resonate with people's experiences.

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Sudhee Liao is currently based in Singapore and Hong Kong. She obtained her BFA from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts majoring in Contemporary Dance and Choreography.

She shifts between the roles of being an interdisciplinary choreographer, movement artist and educator. Her experience is wide ranging having worked extensively with international artists. She has presented works in different platforms and festivals. Amidst the ebb and flow of her surroundings, her work is a response to the nuances and intricacies that define the human experience that embraces the ever-evolving nature of our existence.

Her creative practice explores the intricacies of movement, weaving together threads of identity and socio-political currents. She adds a multidimensional layer to her work by integrating movement with different materials. It is an on-going exploration encapsulating the fleeting moments between intangible and tangible forms. Her work navigates the fluidity of cultural identity and the power dynamics inherent in our global society. Her work serves as a vessel of exploration, reflection and ultimately, transformation.
Faraway My Shadow Wandered, a film co-directed with Liao Jiekai has premiered in Singapore International Film Festival 2020, Cinéma du Réel Paris 2021, International Film Festival Rotterdam, 2021, Asian Film Festival Barcelona 2021, Jumping Frames Dance Video Festival 2021 and 30_70 Doc Fest 2021.

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