Shantell Martin “Concrete Night”
Directors Charlie Nordstrom and Laksmi Hedemark capture the spirit of improvisation in this introspective video for artist Shantell Martin’s debut music release. The New York-based Brit is best known for her stream-of-consciousness drawings—oftentimes forming one unbroken line. Here, Nordstrom and Hedemark offer some insight into their video which features performers from Oakland-based dance company TURFinc:
“Much like when Martin approaches a blank canvas, she and the dancers didn't meet until the cameras started rolling. In fact, Martin's lyrics are often unknown to her until she's saying them. In this video, what is captured is an incredible glimpse of a group of artists melding together to create a visual and oral piece of art.
“What is captured is an incredible glimpse of a group of artists melding together”
NOWNESS.COM - October 12, 2017
In The Room: Short Film
Following the death of her sister, a woman's journey through grief leads her to confront the reality of what remains and what really matters.
Starring: Laksmi Hedemark, Nicholas Pinnock, Denis O’Hare & Laith Nakli
Directed by Amhalise Morgan
Written by Laksmi Hedemark
Produced by Amhalise Morgan, Laksmi Hedemark & Richard D’Angelo
Kely: Short Film
A couple break into a house and is surprised by what awaits them.
Starring: Chess Lopez & Ricky Martinez
Director of Photography: Matthew Tompkins
Produced by Matthew Tompkins & Laksmi Hedemark
Based on “Burner” by Ari Shapiro
Written and Directed by Laksmi Hedemark
Placed in the Top 20 of the 2020 Jakob Owens Short Horror Film Contest