VOLATILIS is an experimental dance film featuring contemporary dance artist Anna Seymour as Aronui. Following Aronui’s journey of heartbreak, growth and rebirth through the visual metaphor of a volatile landscape. VOLATILIS explores emotional connection to landscape, whilst experiencing sensory disorientation and sensitivity during heartbreak.

ANNA SEYMOUR is a Melbourne based Deaf contemporary Dancer. Anna was born profoundly Deaf and uses Auslan and English to communicate. She is currently performing with Candoco Dance Company in London, UK.

JENNA ERIKSEN is a New Zealand video artist and filmmaker interested in exploring emotional connection to landscape. VOLATILIS seeks to create a cathartic response to traversing emotions through space. Informed by a sense of connection, affinity and belonging to a place. Scored by experimental music group THE NARCOLEPTOR, featuring Theremin Artist Miles Brown and Harpist Mary Doumany. Shot on location at the Pink Cliffs, Victoria. Production completed in 2019

Director / Producer | Jenna Eriksen
Aronui | Anna Seymour
Director of Photography | Stepanka Cervinkova
Art Direction | Laura Albee Barton
Costume | Shayli Harrison
1st Assistant Camera | Ian Parish
Auslan Interpreter | Miriam Morgan
Editor | Sam Mapplebeck
Colour Grade | Jenna Eriksen
Graphic Design | Bryn Fenemor
Music | The Narcoleptor
Harp, Voice | Mary Doumany
Theremin | Miles Brown
Titles | Bryn Fenemor
Sound Design | Matt Atkinson