Film 

Unearthly Shadows is an original production devised by the ensemble that blends physical theatre, dance, and puppets. Join us for this chilling dance theatre performance where mysterious forms leap on the edge of shadows with eerie grace. Brace yourself for an immersive experience that challenges your preconceptions of fear and fascination that is beyond words. @universityofdayton

@universityofdayton Unearthly Shadows is an original production devised by the ensemble that blends physical theatre, dance and puppets. Join us for this chilling dance theatre performance where mysterious forms leap on the edge of shadows with eerie grace.

The film follows the journey of the protagonist (Kisa), who has severe mental disorders: depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. The story will follow the protagonist’s misfortune, drowning in this endless nightmare. Interspersed between the misty world and confusion reality, what is real? Can she escape? The purpose of this story is to offer the audience an immersive experience that will provide insight into the traumatic internal world of the dancer herself.

“Dear Kisa” is a short abstract dance film that talks about the afterlife of a lost soul and her deepest anguish and despair. The poetic obscurity and subtle movement sum up all the trauma from her past. (The story of my dance thesis film “劫, self-deconstruction”) “Dear Kisa, Thank you for being here, with me.“ Directed by @kkiiisa_ Written by @kkiiisa_ Shot by @vcrproductions Edited by @kkiiisa_ Music: Tak by Bobby Richards, Whole Tone Limbo by Godmode

This dance film is about sexual orientation. Using this film to share my true life story, and the discrimination and hyper-sexualization other LGBTQ people faced. However, I recently came out to my parents as pansexual. Despite the cultural, generational, and value differences, my parents gave me their unconditional love and support. This enabled me to finally heal, feel unburdened, and have the courage to make this dance come to life. Their acceptance has helped me bravely and confidently love myself as I am.

Director, choreographer, dancer, editor: Linxin "Kisa" Li Camera operator: Ryker Laramore Music: "new love is infatuation", "owl song" by Nick Lennon I am one of those people who suffer from several mental disorders, and I know what it feels like to feel hopeless. Every day I have to constantly remind myself that it’s ok to feel this way, it’s ok to feel vulnerable. Therapy, medicine, writing a lot of music, creating cinematic stories, putting all my imagination into art, just to help me feel better. Working on the preliminary stages of the project heals me and continues to inspire me. I am turning all those negativities inside me into a meaningful creative art experience. Thus, it is my main purpose to bring attention to those who are in similar situations and too often ignored. This dance film aims to people who suffer from depression, anxiety, and PTSD as victims of circumstance who need help, care, and love, thereby adding to my career's sense of purpose.

creative director @vcrproductions dancer @kkiiisa_

This short dance film talks about racial discrimination and sexual violence against Asian women. The stereotype of Asian women often being viewed as submissive, gentle, sensual, sweet, exotic. This situation with racism has deeply affected my life. I was accused of “not being Chinese enough” for my own dance. This dance film allows me to be my authentic self, neither showing “hyperflexibility” or “hypersexuality”. I am proud of who I am, and in the end, we are all human. Dancer, Videographer, Editor, and Choreographer: Linxin "Kisa" Li Music: Human by Sevdaliza