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The FIFTH WALL® Competition envisions the future of dance on camera through the lens of the present and the potential it holds. As the Philippines’ first international film festival dedicated to dance continues to gain momentum towards its third edition, works that challenge artistic experimentation between dance and film are invited to enter the FIFTH WALL® Competition 2023

The FIFTH WALL® Competition envisions the future of dance on camera through the lens of the present and the potential it holds. As the Philippines’ first international film festival dedicated to dance continues to gain momentum towards its third edition, works that challenge artistic experimentation between dance and film are invited to enter the FIFTH WALL® Competition 2023

OCTOBER 5—15

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URBAN GENESIS

Directed by Fu Le

Phuong is released from prison and returns to her home province. She finds Khang, her childhood sweetheart, but no longer recognizes her village. The elders have left, the factories have closed, and Khang has to go to Saigon where he has found a new job.

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BUOYANT

Directed by Toan Doan

In this non-dialogue tale, taking place along the coast of Vietnam, a mermaid is rescued from the fish market by a fisherman. As the hero carriers her back to the ocean, they are joined by two seahorses. Upon her wake at the beach, the mermaid performs a sensual dance. But her joy is cut short: the waves have other plans.

NOW SHOWING

FIFTH WALL® Competition Winners

Urban Genesis (2023) & Buoyant (2023)

Material

Directed, and scored by Michael Benedicto, choreographed by Madge Reyes, and interpreted by dancers Lili Andres and Lex Paquiabas

Tempo Nights

Featuring Badkiss, Hernandez Brothers , Gabba, No Clip, and Dignos

10.10-14

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10.12 & 14

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10.13

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Bulalakaw

Cinematography by Archie Geotina, floral design by Paraluman and movement by FIFTH WALL®

Helix 1.2

Micaela Benedicto

Cunningham (2019)

dir. Alla Kovgan

10.6-12

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10.6-12

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10.14

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