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Simran Sachar

The Edge Of The Underworld

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The Edge of the Underworld is an experimental dance film blending 3D animation and volumetric film to explore a soul's journey through alcohol-induced chaos.

The Edge of the Underworld is a short experimental dance film that combines volumetric film, 3D animation, and digital cinema. It depicts a soul’s journey through the disorienting effects of alcohol, capturing fragmented memories, unfaithful encounters, and the descent into a dark, subterranean realm. The film explores the emotional and psychological impact of alcohol, using innovative visual techniques to create a hauntingly beautiful experience. Collaborators on this project include Simran Sachar, Nancy Lee, Laine Butler, Alinar Dapilos, and Stefan A. Nazarevich. The dancers featured are Simran Sachar, Sophia Gamboa, and Sevrin Emnacen-Boyd. Special thanks are extended to the Canada Arts Council, BC Arts Council, and Atelier 254 for their generous support.

Location

CIBC Wall
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Artist Type

Installation

Date

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Website

https://simransachar.ca

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About Simran Sachar

Simran Sachar, a South Asian contemporary and street dance artist, choreographer, and actor, is known for her innovative work. Her latest piece, *ACT TWENTY FIVE*, premiered to sold-out audiences at Vancouver’s Dancing On The Edge Festival in June 2024. She is also exploring digital film and XR technology, with *The Edge of The Underworld* set to premiere in Fall 2024. In 2020, her film *LUNACY* was featured in the National Arts Centre’s CAPSULE and won the Official Selection of the Audience Choice Award at the F.O.R.M Film Festival.

In 2023, Simran made her acting debut in Alberta Theatre Projects’ *Bombay Black* as Apsara, also serving as assistant choreographer. She won the 2023 Release Yourself Whacking Battle in Montreal at the Artfulness Festival.

Her other credits include Netflix, CW’s *Riverdale*, The Vancouver Opera, Dairy Canada, The Vancouver Art Gallery, Dancing On The Edge, OFF-Parcours Danse, OFF-FTA, F.O.R.M Festival, Apple TV, National Arts Centre, and Fringe Manila.