Walls Beneath Our Feet
Circus short film Inspired by the Pasila Street Art District in Helsinki exploring urban life from unexpected angles. Collaboration between contemporary circus group Race Horse Company, music producer RRKK and the Helsinki Urban Art.
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Antti SunialaDirector
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Antti SunialaProducer
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Rauli DahlbergKey Cast
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Teemu SkönKey Cast
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RRKKKey Cast
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Christoffer CollinaDirector of Photography500MPH
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Petri ErkkiläEditor-in-Chief500MPH
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Petri ErkkiläColor developement500MPH
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RRKKMusic
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Antti Suniala2nd camera
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Project Type:Experimental, Short
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Genres:Contemporary circus, urban, dance, circus
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Runtime:4 minutes 51 seconds
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Completion Date:August 18, 2022
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Production Budget:4,000 EUR
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Country of Origin:Finland
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Country of Filming:Finland
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Experimental, Dance & Music Film FestivalToronto
Canada
November 24, 2022
North American Premiere
Award winner / Best Cinematography -
Onyko Films Awards
Ukraine
November 3, 2022
Award Winner - Best Experimental Short Film -
Blackboard International Film Festival Nov. 2022
India
Award Winner - Best Experimental Film -
Ooty Film Festival 2022Ooty
India
November 26, 2022
Indian Premiere
Award winner / Best Short Film -
Night of the Arts / Cirko - Center for New CircusHelsinki
Finland
August 18, 2022
Premiere -
Viimsi ArtiumViimsi
Estonia
August 25, 2022 -
Circus Open StageHelsinki
Finland
October 6, 2022 -
FEDAXV 2022Valvidia
Chile
November 3, 2022
Internacional - Official Selection -
Cinemaking International Film FestivalDhaka
India
December 1, 2022
European Short Film Competition / Official Selection -
Athens International Monthly Art Film FestivalAthens
Greece
December 9, 2022
Best Art Film / Award Winner // Best Experimental Film / Honorable Mention // Best Short Film / Finalist -
Sofia Art Film AwardsSofia
Bulgaria
December 17, 2022
Super Short Film / Honorable Mention
Antti Suniala is a producer, artist and director of contemporary circus.
Race Horse Company was established in 2008 with the mission of creating uncompromising and unique circus with no holds barred. The rough-and-ready performances are based on strong acrobatic skills, the aesthetics of chaos, dark humour and surprise.
Balancing the real sense of danger with comedic relief, the extremely physical acrobatic shows have left a huge mark in the world of contemporary circus. Since the very beginning, Race Horse Company has focused on international touring with their hit shows like Petit Mal (2010) and Super Sunday (2014). The team quickly became one of the most internationally touring Finnish performing arts companies and the founding members were awarded with the State's Circus Award in 2016 for their uncompromising work and risk-taking.
For me circus is new ways of thinking and looking at things, something unexpected. I wanted to direct this film to bring that something unexpected in to our familiar urban enviroment. Something raw but beautiful. The street art definitely inspired me. I feel as they are a direct comment on a society and life where things could be very different. I think that circus art hits the same spot in many ways.