the I's have it

the I's have it is a screendance exploring what happens when we listen and respond to our innermost voice. Filmed in the dense forest of Northern Minnesota, the setting creates a space equal to the depths of one's mind, challenging the dancer, camera and viewer to allow themselves to get lost, listen deeply, and perhaps find something new.

the I's have it has been screened regionally at the End of the road film Festival in Ely, Mn, North Dakota Environmental Rights Film Festival, Duluth Superior Film Festival in Duluth, Mn and at the DanceBARN ScreenDANCE Festival in Battle Lake, Mn. The film has screened internationally at the International Meeting on Video-dance and Video-performance in Burgundy, France and Valencia, Spain and at In Shadow in Lisbon, Portugal.

Image: Still from the I's have it of dancer, Haley Jensen. Direction, choreography and editing by Kayla Schiltgen. Videography by Jasper Meddock. Original score and music by Dean Sibinski. Production Assistance by Eric Elefson.

the I's have it is currently available for screening. Kayla is also available for teaching creative movement workshops inspired by this work.

Image: Behind the scenes, dancer, Haley, stands amongst tall trees as she looks into the sun.

Image: Behind the scenes, director, Kayla, and dancer, Haley, discuss the next shot. They wear masks.

This project was made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. A crowdfunding campaign also helped bring this project to life.