‘D No Body 5’ by Dario Tortorelli

Dance Installation, Registration and Trailer

Camera – Ramaz Melashvilli, Fanny Hagmeier
Editor – Maaki Nurmeots, Ramaz Melashvilli

D NO BODY is a series of Dance Installations exploring the meaning of identity and the ways in which images of ourselves are contained in others.
In part 5 of this series, three bodies stride forth in slow motion in an attempt to transcend themselves, seeking an intangible identity.

WERK #8 – Schwalbe en livelihood

10 min. Promotion Video for Schwalbe Theatre Collective

Video Production – Ramaz Melashvilli, Fanny Hagmeier and Maaki Nurmeots

In this promotion video, our team come together to produce a visually and intellectually stimulating portrayal of Schwalbe’s exploration of livelihood and “work”. Through a series of introspective reflections and imagery, we challenge the audience to explore the dimensions of their own work and daily existence.

MUUR – Movement Performance

Registration and 10 min. Promotion Video

Videos – Ramaz Melashvilli, Fanny Hagmeier, Maaki Nurmeots

Movement Performance – Floor van Leeuwen

This production offers a glimpse into the transformative power of movement. MUUR transcends the boundaries of traditional performance art as 16 performers embark on a two-hour journey, moving in unison towards the back wall of a theater.

‘GuestHouse’ by Theatre Rotterdam

Trailers for the Theatre Rotterdam Program

Video Production – Ramaz Melashvilli, Fanny Hagmeier, Maaki Nurmeots

We made two trailers for the GuestHouse, to invite viewers to a cinematic journey through the eclectic offerings of Theater Rotterdam.

‘We, Pig Country’ by Company New Heroes

Performance Registration and Trailer Video Production
Video Production- Ramaz Melashvilli, Fanny Hagmeier & Maaki Nurmeots

Together, we bring to life the humour, emotion, and insights of the performance, creating a visual narrative to resonate with viewers.

“We, Pig Country combines a direct narrative style with poetry and powerful imagery, through which humour and emotion blend in beautifully.”
Lucas De Man uses the pig and the pig world as a metaphor for our current changing world, and his quest for his own part in it.

‘Schwalbe Performs a Time’ by Schwalbe Theatre Collective

6 hour Performance Registration Video and a 12 min. Highlights Video

Video Production – Fanny Hagmeier, Ramaz Melashvilli & Maaki Nurmeots

This project was a labor of love for our team. We registered a 6-hour performance, capturing every moment of the immersive experience. In addition to delivering the long registration video, we curated a condensed 12-minute highlights reel specifically designed to captivate programmers and showcase the essence of the performance, honouring the fluidity and its exploration of time.

In ‘Schwalbe Performs a Time,’ time is not merely a concept but a tangible force that shapes our perceptions and experiences. The theatre collective invites audiences to immerse themselves in a world where time is fluid, allowing for moments of introspection, exploration, and transformation. Viewers are encouraged to embrace the present moment and engage fully in the unfolding narrative of time.

‘Schwalbe is Looking for Crowds’ by Schwalbe Theatre Collective

Trailer by Fanny Hagmeier and Maaki Nurmeots

‘Schwalbe is Looking for Crowds’ explores the human experience within a crowd. From the euphoria of collective moments at concerts, pilgrimages, or demonstrations to the underlying fear of the crowd’s uncontrollable power, this performance delves deep into the complexities of individual and collective behavior. It examines how crowds can evoke both a sense of belonging and a fear of chaos, highlighting the tension between unity and vulnerability.

‘Save them till we Die’ by Schwalbe Theatre Collective

1h Performance Registration by Fanny Hagmeier and Maaki Nurmeots

In documenting ‘Save Them Till We Die,’ we capture the essence of the performance, immersing viewers in the rhythmic pulse of the techno beats and the relentless energy of the performers. Through cinematography and editing, we bring to life the hypnotic quality of the performance, inviting audiences to contemplate the passage of time and the fragility of existence.

Audiovisual production for theatre and stage performances

‘Self Portrait’ by Lantaren/Venster

Audiovisual Production for Performance Registration,
Post-Production and DVD Authoring

by Ramaz Melashvilli & Maaki Nurmeots

Through this audiovisual production, we delve into the choreography by Lloyd Marengo, blending movement, music, and visual storytelling to bring a self-portrait of Rotterdam’s diverse talent on video.

Camera and videoproduction for theatre plays by maaki.nl

‘Hatchlings’ Festival by Meekers

Audiovisual Production for Theatre Festival,
Post-Production and DVD Authoring
by Maaki Nurmeots

This audiovisual production ensured that the essence of each performance was captured and presented in a compelling manner, preserving the spirit of creativity and exploration that defines this innovative first ‘mini festival’ Hatchlings 2009 festival.

Video works in Rotterdam by maaki.nl

Dansateliers

Collaboration with Dansateliers 2007 – 2009,

The partnership with Dansateliers involved capturing the essence of their regular dance performances through video registrations and designing promotional audiovisual material such as DVDs and trailers. Dansateliers’ creative hub in Rotterdam is dedicated to supporting research projects and production development for talented choreographers.

As a testament to our collaboration, see this example trailer edited by Maaki Nurmeots, offering a glimpse into the world of dance brought to life at Dansateliers.

Look for more info about the work in Dansateliers.