The film follows dancers exploring the exterior and interior of the Santa Ana train station when they are stranded there during a hurricane.
The production quality of this short film is exceptional and I really enjoyed the dancing and the location. Great choreography. I loved the dancing and the costumes. The 14 young dancers are quite proficient and truly a joy to watch. The cinematography under the direction of Director of Photography, Leandro Glory Damasco Jr., is very good. I especially enjoyed the views of the rotunda from the top while girls are dancing below and the reverse scenes looking up when the girls' movements are synchronized at the top levels of the rotunda. The costumes are outstanding and simple - each of the dancer's costume is unique yet they are all similar in look - loose pants, cropped sleeveless t's and sports bras - all within the same color family that blends well with the scenery so the focus is not on the costumes but on the dancers and the station. The white sneakers draw your attention to the movement of their feet. The Santa Ana train station is quite beautiful and the film utilizes it beautifully through the cinematography and choreography showcasing both the building's interior and exterior. The music by Reinis Ozolins is perfect and fits with the rain in the storyline. The only thing that is slightly off is that it seems the rain would have been more violent rather than the mild rain we see, since the story is supposed to be taking place during a hurricane. There is no dialogue in this short films and no specific characters or speakers - the dancers are expressive through their movements. Kudos to director, writer, producer and choreographer Gunta Liepina-Miller for an extraordinary film. My favorite scene is the dance the girls perform in the top sections of the rotunda which is filmed from below. It almost reminds me of a kaleidoscope.
The film's message is to explore life and its possibilities, even when the unexpected happens. The journey is as important as the destination.
I give this film 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. By Selene W., KIDS FIRST!
The film follows dancers exploring the exterior and interior of the Santa Ana train station when they are stranded there during a hurricane.
The production quality of this short film is exceptional and I really enjoyed the dancing and the location. Great choreography. I loved the dancing and the costumes. The 14 young dancers are quite proficient and truly a joy to watch. The cinematography under the direction of Director of Photography, Leandro Glory Damasco Jr., is very good. I especially enjoyed the views of the rotunda from the top while girls are dancing below and the reverse scenes looking up when the girls' movements are synchronized at the top levels of the rotunda. The costumes are outstanding and simple - each of the dancer's costume is unique yet they are all similar in look - loose pants, cropped sleeveless t's and sports bras - all within the same color family that blends well with the scenery so the focus is not on the costumes but on the dancers and the station. The white sneakers draw your attention to the movement of their feet. The Santa Ana train station is quite beautiful and the film utilizes it beautifully through the cinematography and choreography showcasing both the building's interior and exterior. The music by Reinis Ozolins is perfect and fits with the rain in the storyline. The only thing that is slightly off is that it seems the rain would have been more violent rather than the mild rain we see, since the story is supposed to be taking place during a hurricane. There is no dialogue in this short films and no specific characters or speakers - the dancers are expressive through their movements. Kudos to director, writer, producer and choreographer Gunta Liepina-Miller for an extraordinary film. My favorite scene is the dance the girls perform in the top sections of the rotunda which is filmed from below. It almost reminds me of a kaleidoscope.
The film's message is to explore life and its possibilities, even when the unexpected happens. The journey is as important as the destination.
I give this film 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. By Selene W., KIDS FIRST!
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