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THE GATEWAY

Year 2023
Runtime 30 mins
Language English
World Premiere

This short film is included in the following package(s): SHORTS: ALBERTA SPIRIT


Talented young street dancers from diverse neighbourhoods in Calgary take part in a program

that gives them the chance to become professional dancers and teachers. THE GATEWAY shows a pivotal moment in their lives, figuring out who they are and where they belong, and follows them on their emotional journeys of self-discovery through dance. It also tells the story of the program’s creator, Calgary hip-hop artist Tara Wilson, whose passion for dance and commitment to the positive values of hip-hop culture drive her to guide the youth to become not just elite-level dancers but also positive members of their communities.

Countries

Canada
Director
Kamala Parel-Nuttall
Producer
Nina Sudra, Kamala Parel-Nuttall
Cinematographer
Phil Harrison, Michael Klekamp, Jamie Ross, Kamala Parel-Nuttall, Aaron Bernakevitch
Editor
Kamala Parel-Nuttall, Sarah Taylor
Music
Caroline Fraser 'Lady C', Cody Ferriera ‘Coflo', Freak Motif, Alan Castro Leal 'Kay-Bee', Shanice Connolly ‘Sinzere', Kaleb Tekeste ‘Rival1'
Cast
Tara Wilson "Tearemup", Caroline Fraser "Lady C", The Gateway Dancers