HERD(MENTALITY)
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Director and Choreographer Benjamin Jonsson

HERD(mentality) is a vigorous dance film and photography project under Benjamin Jonsson that explores the intricate dynamics of herd mentality and personal identity. Through strong visual narratives, we repeatedly witness one of the twenty-five dancers at London Contemporary Dance School being singled out, highlighting the struggle and triumph of asserting one's identity. Each scenario captures the essence of personal expression within the collective, navigating the delicate balance of belonging and self-discovery. 

CREDITS:

Director and Choreographer Benjamin Jonsson
Artwork Photographer Josie Hall
Course Leader Tom English
Unit Leader Tina Afiyan Breiova
Featuring the MA students at London Contemporary Dance School performance course
Executive Producer Ben Totty at Box Artist Management
DOP Thomas English
Styling Jon Morales
Make Up Dakota Blacklaws-Lacy
Hair Moe Mukai
Editor Georgie Daley
Grade Sharon Chung
Graphic Designer Amy Garthwaite
Focus Puller Michael Rock-Perring
Choreographic Assistants Angelica Wólanska, Max Cookward, Pfion Vince and Oliver Chapman
Hair Assistant Nao Sato
Styling Assistants Marouane Joubba, Scarlett Lucia and Noor Zouitina

Performed by: Leila Carroll, Mina Clair, Ola Derecka, Laure Dubanet, Megan Dyke, Iyanah Gordon, Elisa Irsara, Quincey Kawahara, Mak Korda, Pearl Lee, Abi Lewis, Siyu Lu, Sophia Morton, Paul Davidson Natt, Ana Noakes, Maria Paz Oviedo, Lorien Peters, Ella Posti, Harrison Putt, Marianna Sfyridi, Timea Szalontayova, Alessia Tomassi Marinangeli, Eve Walker, Jessica Warshal, Ruby Wenham and Shiina Yoshida.

Thank you to Wayne McGregor Studios