WOMEN AT THE TOP, 56min., USA
Directed by Kathryn Roszak
This is a documentary featuring the new movement of women’s leadership in dance, the challenges and achievements, and the inspiring stories of the women. Stories are told via interviews with rehearsal/performance footage, and brief creative narratives drawing the audience further into the lives of the women. Kathryn Roszak can be viewed as the Terry Gross of dance interviews. She presents engaging, thought-provoking, cutting-edge content that draws the audience in. People ask “Is there a history of female choreography?” and this is exactly why this production needs to be done now.

https://www.dlkdance.com/

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
This is the moment where women are coming into leadership in the arts so I sought to capture this. As a woman in dance, I see that women are overlooked for leadership roles especially at the highest levels. This needs to change. The women's stories are powerful and need to be heard.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
About a year

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?
Women skyrocket

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
Funding. With more support we could film the women at work and their performances. Women are underfunded in film.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
I was thrilled that they "got the film," that it really reached home.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
I've always loved films, storytelling. I see film as choreography, as a kind of a dance.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
Casablanca

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
Having in person showings with top persons in the industry. Like Cannes.

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
It's a bit generic

10. What is your favorite meal?
Oysters

11. What is next for you? A new film?
Yes. More films making women's stories visible. I'd like to do a feature, a modern film noir, no holds barred.