Heidi Duckler Dance is thrilled to continue our 4D Film Festival, a vibrant celebration of the intersection of dance and cinema. Rooted in HDD’s commitment to supporting artists, the festival creates a dynamic space where movement, storytelling, and community converge for an unforgettable evening of film and conversation.

Experience the magic of cinema under the stars on the iconic Bendix rooftop, where the city skyline becomes the backdrop for an enchanting outdoor screening. Cozy up, enjoy the night air, and be transported by a compelling lineup of dance films from twelve  visionary independent filmmakers, each offering a unique perspective on movement and narrative.

The evening also features Quack Games, a lively pre-show trivia challenge, plus popcorn, snacks, and refreshing beverages to enjoy throughout the night. Guests will hear from dance artists and filmmakers during a special panel discussion exploring collaboration, process, and storytelling across dance and film.

And the excitement doesn’t end there — attendees will help decide the Audience Choice Award by casting their vote for the evening’s most captivating film, while a distinguished panel of jurors will present a Jury’s Choice Award recognizing outstanding artistic achievement.

Event Timeline

Doors Open/Sunset Reception | 7:00 pm

“Quack Games” Pre-Show Trivia Challenge | 7:30 pm

Panel Discussion | 7:40 pm

Film Screening | 8:00 pm

Jury’s Choice & Audience Choice Award Announcement | 9:00 pm

Panelists

Angelina Sol | Moderator | Author, Public Speaker

Angelina Sol is a professional trainer, coach, and consultant with over 15 years of experience transforming companies and empowering individuals worldwide. She is the creator of Welcome to Your Greatness, a life-changing course that equips participants with the tools and techniques to turn their dreams into reality.

Her expertise has helped employees and clients boost their confidence, expand their potential, and achieve remarkable growth in both their personal and professional lives.

Josh S. Rose  | Filmmaker, Photographer & Writer

JOSH S. ROSE is a multidisciplinary artist working across photography, film, and writing, with a practice that bridges visual and performing arts and explores the relationship between movement, emotion, and image.

Known for his longstanding collaborations with leading dance companies and performers, Rose describes his style as “technical romanticism,” balancing authenticity with exacting composition. His work has been commissioned and exhibited internationally, appearing in outlets from Vogue to the Super Bowl, and most recently in a large-scale installation for Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

A sought-after collaborator, he has worked with artists and institutions including Esa-Pekka Salonen, Los Angeles Dance Project, Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Benjamin Millepied.

Before focusing fully on image-making, Rose spent two decades in creative leadership at Interpublic Group, later founding Humans Are Social, with clients including Volkswagen, PlayStation, and Samsung.

Tony Testa  | Choreographer

After his homemade demo reel was discovered by Janet Jackson, Tony launched a career in Los Angeles, shaping movement across every corner of the entertainment industry. His work has been sought after by Britney Spears, Ariana Grande, Kylie Minogue, Jennifer Lopez, Versace, SYTYCD, DWTS, The Voice, The Grammys, and multiple projects with Franco Dragone and Kenny Ortega.

Beyond the commercial stage, Tony’s work spans the fine art world with choreographic installations for LACMA and photography for Vanity Fair and GASP Gallery. A boundary-pushing creator, he studied under Dimitris Papaioannou and continues to explore visual expression across disciplines. His short films have screened in festivals world wide and his most ambitious work to date, b1, recently celebrated the finale of it’s national tour with a performance at TED’s flagship conference in Vancouver, BC.

Tony is trained in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Flamenco, Butoh, and Street Dance. He is a brazilian jiu jitsu practitioner, certified freediver (Fii), & son of a falconer and hairstylist. The eldest of 3 brothers, he was born and raised in Fort Collins, CO.

Nathan Mercury Kim | Performer, Teacher, Cinematographer & Filmmaker

Originally from the island of Maui, Nathan Kim is a Los Angeles based creator, teacher and performer. His love for a wide spectrum of physical disciplines inspires his work choreographing and performing for commercial and art-driven projects, capturing movement on camera as a filmmaker and cinematographer, and teaching open-level dance classes. Nathan pulls inspiration from themes of nature, community, mathematics and mysticism; creating and collaborating in a diverse range of mediums. His work has been featured at Coachella, Tribeca Film Festival, Dance Camera West, Glastonbury Festival, Lollapalooza, Nowness, Venice Biennale and on Saturday Night Live.

Nicole Spring | Filmmaker & Founder of LA Dance Film Festival

Nicole stumbled into the world of screendance festivals in her mid-20s and felt an immediate calling to organize her own film festival dedicated to the genre. In 2017, she took the leap and founded the LA Dance Shorts Film Festival. The festival was renamed the Los Angeles Dance Film Festival in 2022.

With over 9 years of experience in producing events, Nicole finds great joy in providing screening opportunities for filmmakers.

When not working with LADFF, Nicole can be found producing and directing her own films.

Heidi Duckler Dance’s 4D Film Festival – Independent Films Screenings is presented in partnership with Los Angeles Dance Film Festival