SKALAE – Marie Zechiel

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SKALAE

Movement Director Marie Zechiel collaborates with director I AM JOHANNES for the visually captivating short film, SKALAE. This film explores the resilience of human connections that transcend time and emotions. It delves into the ethereal world of SKALAE, where the boundaries between our inner selves and the external world blur, illustrating the timeless and sacred bonds that shape our identities. SKALAE tells the story of an otherworldly character on a quest to embrace their deepest and most ancient ties. These ties define their very existence. As the character journeys through this dreamlike realm, physical and emotional tensions rise. The film leaves viewers with a thought-provoking question: What is real, and what is not?. Marie Zechiels role as a Movement Director is central to bringing this narrative to life. Her visionary approach creates a dreamscape where movement, fashion, and cinematography merge into a powerful visual manifesto. This manifesto declares that even in the algorithmic pulse of the future, the heartbeat of genuine human connection must endure. Through unique visuals and evocative dance sequences, SKALAE becomes a timeless capsule. It preserves the beauty of unspoken bonds that are often lost in a fast-paced world. Zechiel’s work in this project showcases her ability to merge artistic creativity with collaboration. She is a true team player, working closely with the director and crew. Yet, she also brings her own creative ideas and unique movement language to the table.SKALAE stands as a testament to Zechiels artistic vision, reminding us that in the ever-evolving landscape of the future, the essence of human connection remains timeless and sacred. Festivals include, Berlin Commercial, CONERO Film Festival, Lens Dance.

As a movement director Marie Zechiel researches, develops and instructs sophisticated movement and body languages for a project aiming to create a suitable and unique physical narrative that raises production quality and authenticity.
In exchange with the director and team she proposes a motion vocabulary and choreography which fits best to the project’s vision, before she develops specific training methods and teaches all necessary skills to the performers (e.g. actors, singers, dancers, models, extras).
Especially on set with the production Marie Zechiel is a valuable motion supervisor to translate last-minute improvements as a movement director. Her skill-set includes underwater movement, cross-gendered movements and chorus work as well as doing choreographies in different dance styles.
Her field of work is specialised in camera productions such as commercials, music videos, photo shootings but also fashion shows and gallery spaces and the movement mentoring for artists. As a Choreographer and Movement Director Marie Zechiel has been involved in many music videos, commercial shoots and fashion shows. Clients include: VOGUECalvin Klein, Longines, Heidi Klum, Rammstein, Herbert Grönemeyer, Mercedes Benz.

Read more about Marie Zechiel´s Movement Director work HERE.