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  • Move Your Mind
    Move Your Mind
    Hubert Davis 2010 5 min
    Faith. Heart. Imagination. These are the principles to which director Robin Phillips - known especially for his theatrical productions of Shakespeare - has devoted himself.

    In this impressionistic short documentary directed by Hubert Davis, Phillips discusses the importance of expanding the realm of the imagination, seeking truth through art, and recognizing the presence of artists in all walks of life.
  • On Stage
    On Stage
    Ronald Dick 1950 30 min
    A film aimed at helping amateur theatre groups stage plays. There are practical tips on casting, rehearsing, sets, and costumes. (Also released under the title Curtain Time.)
  • An Overwhelming Passion
    An Overwhelming Passion
    Claude Guilmain 2017 4 min
    In this concise portrait, director and art director Brigitte Haentjens talks about what inspires her work in theatrical creation. Her artistic choices are a response to a deep, dark need to rummage through a text until light bursts forth. Known for being outspoken and for her unconventional artistic approaches, Haentjens has left an indelible mark.

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