Inspired by New York street photography and the Harlem Vogue movement of the 1970s, this black and white performance has Nuela transforming crowded rush hour traffic into a stage. Vogue dancers surround her as she moves through gridlocked taxis and cars. The world around her stuck in the rat race.
Adorned in a Zoot Suit, Nuela Charles stands tall against the steel and concrete of the city streets.
Nuela stands tall against city skyline as if to say…
I’m breaking through.
Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor: Brock Davis Mitchell
Key Grip: Jaimie Stewart
Assisted by: Sam Pedersen
Aerial cinematography: Nicholas Keefe
Makeup and Hair Stylist: Amenjot Minhas
Dancers:
Justin Larioza
Marcus Proctor
Extras:
Jaswant Hothi
Elaine Mitchell
Lindsey Mitchell
Brock Geiger
Kimberly Gray
Bonnie Gray
Kalyn Edworthy
special thanks to:
The City of Calgary
Lai Trinh
Cherie Novecosky
Calgary Transit
Bo Mwenga
Jennifer Doughtery
Checker Cabs
Layna Segall
Vogue YYC
Craig Hruska
Marks Production Rentals
Sarah Hutchings
Supported by: Alberta Foundation for the Arts
*shot on iPhone
