Then Comes The Body
Then Comes The Body
Short documentary
When a video of kids dancing in the rain goes viral, it brings global attention to an unlikely ballet school outside Lagos, Nigeria. Now, Daniel Ajala -- who learned ballet over YouTube -- is training students to perform on the world stage.
Made in partnership with Leap of Dance Academy.
Director & Producer: Jacob Krupnick
Producer: Damilola Aleje
Line Producer: Nate Udoh
Cinematographer: Soren Nielsen
1st AC: Sifon Ado
PA & BTS: Hannah Enyidiya
Editor: Esteban Pedraza
Composer: Martin Velez
Sound Editor & Sound Mixer: Zach Egan
Colorist: Mike Howell
Color House: Color Collective
Co-Producers: Village People Media & Drosera Films
Partial Screening History
World Premiere: Tribeca Film Festival 2023
International Premiere: Melbourne International Film Festival 2023
European Premiere: Camerimage 2023
Winner: Best Short Doc @ San Francisco Dance Film Festival 2023
Winner: Audience Favorite @ DOCUTAH 2024
Winner: Best Short Film @ Film Fest Petaluma 2024
Winner: Best Short Non-Fiction @ Short Shorts Tokyo 2024 (Oscar Qualifying)
Winner: Desert Views Jury Award @ Palm Springs Shortfest 2024
Winner: Audience Award for Best Documentary @ Palm Springs Shortfest 2024
