E = mc² is a Mindfuldance videoperformance I created in collaboration with choreographer Francesca Ferrari. The work is part of her wider Mindfuldance project. It offers an immersive, visual examination of body, identity, and consciousness. Furthermore, the piece weaves together philosophical references from thinkers like Ken Wilber (Beyond Boundaries) and Alexander Lowen‘s Bioenergetics.
The project explores the profound relationship between the self and the physical form. Instead of simple documentation, we aimed to craft an active visual space where philosophy and physical movement converge. We filmed a structured fusion of performance, voice, and movement. Consequently, this captured moments that balance stillness and dynamic energy, presence and deep questioning.
Enhancing Performance with Subtle VFX and Cinematic Editing
My contribution went beyond traditional shooting and editing. Specifically, I used subtle visual effects (VFX) throughout the piece to maintain its meditative focus and enhance the performer’s energy. I meticulously designed these digital interventions. They interact with the performer’s gestures and the soundtrack’s flow. This approach enriches the minimal white stage without ever overwhelming it. The result is an enhanced sensory experience. The performer appears to leave a slight, ethereal visual trace. This keeps the focus tightly on the body, music, and philosophical inquiry.
The stripped-down stage becomes both a blank canvas and a reflective surface for inner exploration. This intentional cinematic style ensures every movement, camera angle, light change, and cut directly engages with the central question: who are we, physically and spiritually?
Mindfuldance Videoperformance: A Showcase of Conceptual Video Production
This project demonstrates my ability to translate complex conceptual work into compelling cinematic language. Similarly, this editing approach resonates closely with Esperimenti di Volo, another video performance I directed and produced for Enrico Maria Bellucci and Francesca Ferrari. That earlier work accompanied a specific book launch and photo exhibition. It used cinematic visuals to illustrate unique therapeutic sessions and themes of transformation and rebirth.
These works showcase how video production can actively expand and deepen a performance’s impact—it’s clearly more than mere documentation. Whether the emphasis is on choreography, sound design, or carefully placed VFX, I specialize in crafting conceptual video performances. These projects challenge the viewer’s perceptions. They leave a lasting emotional and intellectual impression. The final result is a true testament to how cinematic and digital techniques can elevate a concept-driven performance piece.