Vultures

Synopsis

At the end of a dying world, two scavengers are running out of options. When they find a way out, one doesn't hesitate to take what she can. But when faced with her victim, she has to decide if her survival is what’s most important.

About the film

We wanted to create a story of desperation, suffering and longing that ends with hope and wonder. What sets Vultures apart is the perfect counterbalance between narrative storytelling and movement. In the same way that each word in a well-written script has a specific purpose, each movement in Vultures drives the plot and evolution of the characters forward. Pairing seasoned narrative filmmakers with world-class choreographers and dancers created something that stands out among both dance films and narrative shorts.

Creative team

Director: Daniel Denegre

Daniel Denegre is a New York City based director bringing a wide spectrum of stories to life: from narrative feature films and documentaries, to commercials built entirely with UI design motion, to dance films and comedy shorts. He specializes in using the elements of motion, rhythm, timing and visual aesthetic to convey complex ideas in meaningful ways. He is the owner and creative director of Space Race Studio.

Producer: Hazel Jennings

Hazel Jennings is a writer and producer in New York City. Through a lifetime investment in storytelling and movement, she specializes in film projects that tell the stories of people who are often left out of the spotlight.

Choreographer: Nicole Von Arx NVA

Nicole Von Arx is a choreographer and dancer based in New York City and Geneva. Most recently, she choreographed a full-length show at Stanford for singer-songwriter and activist iskwē. Her choreography has appeared in performance spaces from Flux Laboratory in Switzerland and the Reykjavík Culture Night in Iceland, to the Joyce Theater in New York City. In addition, her work has helped brands like Target, Kate Spade and Bombay Sapphire tell their stories through movement.

Composer: Minna Choi

Minna Choi is music director living in San Francisco. She is the founder and director of the MagikMagik Orchestra. She has written over 600 string arrangements for over 80 artists including Death Cab for Cutie and Santana. She has conducted several film scores including: LOOPER starring Bruce Willis, Young Ones starring Elle Fanning and Kill the Messenger starring Jeremy Renner.

Cast

Vulture: Chantelle Good

Chantelle Good is a dancer and choreographer in New York City. She has performed at events like New York Fashion Week, the American Music Awards and DanceBreak. She has danced for recording artists including Jennifer Lopez, Blood Orange, iskwē, and Snoop Dogg.

Vulture: Jeff Docimo

Jeff Docimo is a dancer and performer in New York City. He has been a performer in Punchdrunk’s production of Sleep No More since 2015.

Victim: Matilda Sakamoto

Matilda Sakamoto is a choreographer, movement director, dancer and actor based in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. She was featured in Nick Mauss’ “Transmissions”, at the Whitney Museum. She has been in music videos for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Katy Perry, and Will Oldham. She danced in Apple’s AirPod commercial and GAP’s Holiday 2020 commercial.