‘лазер (laser)’ sees Russian dancer Maria Kochetkova navigate a world of floating light, dancing through lasers with emotive and precise choreography.

In a previous collaboration with director Tarik Abdel-Gawad (vimeo.com/96030980), Kochetkova danced within inches of a robotic camera precisely choreographed to capture her every move. In this film, Kochetkova navigates a world of floating light in a unique improvisation between dancer and environment.

Лазер (Laser) is an experimental film starring renowned dancer Maria Kochetkova performing on an illuminated stage of laser light and fog. In a previous collaboration with director Tarik Abdel-Gawad (https://vimeo.com/96030980), Kochetkova danced within inches of a robotic camera precisely choreographed to capture her every move. In this film, Kochetkova navigates a world of floating light in a unique improvisation between dancer and environment. Credits: Director: Tarik Abdel-Gawad Dance: Maria Kochetkova Producer: Yovel Schwartz & Bill Galusha Director of Photography: Joe Picard & Devin Whetstone Music: Matthew Stone Design & Animation: Conor Grebel, Jason Kerr, Peter Clark 1st AC: Dean Snodgrass Gaffers: Charles Griswald, Alan Steinheimer Key Grip: Don Henderson Design / Animation: Conor Grebel, Jason Kerr, Peter Clark, Adam Labay Laser Performance: Conor Grebel, Adam Labay Lasers Provided by: Future Weapons Laser & Lighting Design Editor: Ashley Rodholm Colorist: Ayumi Ashley