About the Masterclass:

Join artist & filmmaker Laura Taler in a masterclass that traces the evolution of her practice.

Bookended by her 1995 dancefilm classic the village trilogy and her genre defying 2025 new work Matryoshka Crush, this half-day class will give participants a behind-the-scenes experience of experimental, movement-based filmmaking.

In the early 1990s, with no formal film training, Taler created the village trilogy. The film was shot and edited on 16mm film following a time-honored cinematic process with storyboards, shotlists, and an articulated scenario. For her latest film, Matryoshka Crush, Taler employed cinematic structures developed over years of filmmaking that allow for both precision and improvisation.

By using case studies of her films and video installations, Taler will lead the class through in-depth discussions about the production process, while sharing practical tools and tactics that help to communicate ideas to the collaborative team. Spatial considerations in installation and screening contexts will also be discussed. All artists are welcome. Performers, visual artists, dance artists, filmmakers, musicians, and anyone interested in movement, the camera, and installation. 

About the Artist:

Romanian-born Canadian artist Laura Taler explores how memory and history are linked to movement and how the body is able to carry the past without being oppressed by it. Taler began her career as a contemporary dance choreographer before turning her attention to filmmaking and visual art. Her work has been praised for its unique combination of emotional resonance, wit, and striking visuals.

Website:

https://laurataler.ca/