CHRISTOPHER BIRD
FILM EDITOR
Frederick Ashton: Links in the Chain Screened at the Royal Opera House
Directed by Lynne Wake
45’ documentary about Ashton's work, and the complexities of staging the ballets today, combining restored archive films with newly-shot rehearsal footage.
Beautifully edited: The Guardian
Queen and Béjart: Ballet for Life Theatrical screenings
Directed by Lynne Wake
60’ documentary about the first rock ballet, about artists who died of AIDS, and how the band and Béjart Ballet Lausanne managed to continue after the death of their front men.
Screened at festivals around the world, including opening the San Francisco Dance Film festival
New Wave Ballet: Kenneth MacMillan: Early Works Theatrical screenings
Directed by Lynne Wake
45’ documentary about the choreographer's first decade, using the newly discovered and remastered camera negatives of the original performances.
Isadora Live shows at the Royal Opera House
Directed by Lynne Wake
Film sequences projected onstage during live performances of the revival of Sir Kenneth MacMillan's classic ballet.
Beautifully edited: New York Times