Dancing Lens
Where movement meets the moving image. This category celebrates screendance as a distinct art form, one where choreography and cinematography are inseparable, each shaping the other from the first frame. These are works conceived specifically for the screen, not dance performances simply filmed, nor music videos dressed up as art. The camera doesn't just capture the movement; it moves with it, becoming a body of its own. We're looking for films that could only exist as film.
ABOUT THE LOGOInspired by the elegance of Indian classical dance, this motif reinterprets the top view of a dancer's flared costume as it blooms into a radial composition during movement. The oval forms are derived from the bindi, a symbol of beauty, expression, and cultural identity, arranged to echo synchronized dance formations. Together, they create a contemporary visual language that celebrates rhythm, grace, and the rich heritage of Indian performance.
