Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with The Sea Inside Her's Alyx Duncan & Michele Powles

Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I spoke with Alyx Duncan & Michele Powles from the short film The Sea Inside Her.

The Sea Inside Her is a short film about a grandmother charged with caring for her young grandchild and the gradual unraveling of their bedtime routine.

Buy tickets for The Sea Inside Her's Slamdance screenings here.⁠

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

The Sea Inside Her screened during Slamdance 2025 – stay tuned for my full festival coverage!

Chapters

• 00:07 - Introduction to Alyx Duncan and Michele Powles

• 00:31 - About The Sea Inside Her

• 01:07 - The Inspiration for The Sea Inside Her

• 02:21 - Michelle's Perspective and Collaboration

• 03:31 - Visual Mediums and Dance Background

• 05:51 - Kilda Northcott and Movement-Based Process

• 08:10 - Puppetry & Shark Character Development

• 09:01 - Telling a Story Without Words

• 10:04 - New Zealand as Inspiration & Predatory Creatures

• 11:47 - Themes: Control, Vulnerability, and the Human Relationship with Nature

• 13:49 - Lessons Learned and Future Projects

• 15:17 - Touring Art Exhibition

• 15:47 - Upcoming Screenings and Exhibitions

• 18:28 - Reaching Different Audiences

• 18:42 - Goodbyes & Slamdance 2025 Screening Info

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