time to dance 2025
brief: create the opening film for the third edition of the “time to dance” international ballet gala and charity event, organized by star dancer wim vanlessen.
the film was created as the opener of the 3rd edition of the “time to dance” international ballet gala and charity event, which was held on february 10, 2025 at the koningin elisabethzaal in antwerp, belgium.
the charity gala consisted of an evening filling program with international ballet of the highest caliber.
in keeping with the previous editions, this year’s film again served as the start, and the atmosphere setter, of the event; establishing the right level or artistic excellence and anticipation.
proceeds of the evening went to a charity benefiting young ballet dancers; dansersfonds foundation.
with a voice over by the winners of the previous two time to dance scholarships by dansersfonds foundation, the film welcomes its audience as well as emphasize one of the goals of the event: supporting future generations of dancers find their way.
to highlight the diverse artistic character of matteo beeckman and marius bado rock, the scholarship recipients each have an individual visual approach in the film that underscores their voice over message about the hardship of starting out in the ballet world, as well as their gratitude toward the event’s audience for supporting them.
matteo is shot in classy black and white; with a cinematography that utilizes no compound movement. steady and clear compositions frame this classical dancers as he prepares for a rehearsal. his insightful voice over speaks of the hardships young dancers can undergo while auditioning for a job in the ballet profession.
marius is shot in grainy colour; with a fluidly swirling cinematography that highlights his artistic character as a more contemporary performer. his engagement with the lens forms an expressive connection with the audience as his voice over speaks about the challenges and ambitions so deeply rooted within the soul of any recently graduated dance student.
client – solid ground vzw
creative - wim vanlessen & sam asaert
production lead - kanika holloway
executive producer - sam asaert
director - sam asaert
dancers - wim vanlessen
cinematography - sam asaert
sound recording - sam asaert
editing & post - sam asaert