Remembering Simon Fildes

This week’s episode is dedicated to the life, work and legacy of Simon Fildes who was an international award-winning film-maker, artist, curator and teacher. This episode features the voices of some of Simon’s many collaborators and colleagues, who share their memories and reflections on both him and his work. Simon was a pioneer in choreographic approaches to editing and his work with frequent collaborator Katrina McPherson continued to push boundaries and expectations of the hybridization of dance and film. Simon was also a leader in the screendance field, facilitating networks and conversations that connected and inspired artists through both in-person and online initiatives. He worked as a curator for many organizations and eventually established Screen.dance Scotland which showcased the work of other artists and filmmakers to a global audience. EPISODE CONTRIBUTORS: Ellen Bromberg Omari “Motion” Carter & Anna Clifford (The Motion Dance Collective) Robin Gee Abby Warilow & Lewis Gourlay (Cagoule Dance) Ben Estabrook Mitchell Rose SELECT FILMS: There is a Place Dancer: Sang JiJia Camera: Katrina McPherson Editor: Simon Fildes Six Solos Director/Editor: Simon Fildes Choreographer: Sang Jijia Coire Ruadh Produced and Directed by Simon Fildes and Katrina McPherson BONUS READING: Repetition, revelation and transformation, the loop in video dance structure. Screendance Bingo (pdf download) MUSIC: Garden Music by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 We would like to thank Simon’s wife Wyn Pottratz for her support of this episode and continuation of Simon’s legacy. – Got a question or suggestion? Email us at [email protected] – Instagram