Burning Gold

In search of lost human connection

In the wheat fields, where the sun slowly sets, London-based director Matt McDermott sets an enigmatic dance performance visually capturing the art of human connection with nature and self. A transitional choreography, performed by dancers in stunning geometric costumes under a string quartet, takes us into the gradual mood shift from withholding energy to mental and physical liberation. Here nature and geometry fall into the conversation of interconnectedness and spiritual tension, metaphorically interpreting the global events of recent years.

Interview & release on Curation Hour

Director/Producer Matt McDermott
Assistant Producer Alice Ortona Coles
Choreography Alice + Synne
Dancers Anouk Jouanne, Yuma Sylla, Théïa Maldoom
D.O.P Nicholas Bennett
Runner/Camera Assistant Lara Bennett
Drone Pilot Will Glover @ Fleye
Runner/BTS Photographer Joe Gollifer
Designer/Art Director Louise Wilkinson
Stylist/Costume Designer Jessica Evans
Composer Agent Lynden Campbell
Composer Veera Lummi
‘Tide within' performed by Modulus Quartet
Poem ‘How Do We Feel’ written and performed by Love Ssega 
Editor Claire McGonigal @ Final Cut
Colourist Marty McMullan @ Freefolk
Sound Design & Mix Will Morton @ Bubble

With thanks to Final Cut, Freefolk, Hatch, Fleye, Loop Talent, Bubble and The Gate Films.

Berlin Commercial Awards Raw Selection, Fashion Clash Festival Official Selection, Official Honorable Mention at Dare To Dance In Public Film Festival (LA Film Festival), Berlin Fashion Film Festival 2023 Official Selection.