AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE

A PEEK BEHIND THE CURTAIN

The anthem film was an impressive feat of cinematic engineering using practical, in-camera effects to achieve a romantic dreamscape. Shot in a black box studio in Brooklyn, surrounded by custom jeweled curtains and an elaborate flashpoint lighting rig, we set up a two-camera Steadicam and a third camera shooting into a reflective pool to capture the dancers from every angle.

A ballet dancer in mid-air supported by a male dance partner kneeling on the floor, performing a dance pose on stage with bright lights in the background.
A ballerina in a dance pose on stage, wearing a tutu and pointe shoes, with dramatic lighting effects.
Ballet dancer performing on stage, wearing a white tutu and pointe shoes, with stage lights in the background.
Ballet dancer in a white shirt and gray leggings performing a pose on stage with spotlights behind.
Ballet dancer performing on stage in a white tutu, standing en pointe with one leg extended high and arms raised.
Ballet dancer in a beige dress with a dramatic pose on stage with bright lights in the background.
A woman in a white dress performing a ballet dance under bright spotlighting, with sparks of light surrounding her.
A person is floating or jumping in mid-air on stage with bright lights shining behind them.

CREDITS

  • Line Producer / Moi 🙋‍♂️
    Director / Ruth Hogben
    EP / Suzanna Lee
    Cinematographer / Minka Farthing-Kohl
    Wardrobe Stylist / Vanessa Chow
    Art Direction / Candice Ralph