Hong Kong Ballet: Tutu Academy
At “Tutu Academy”, the viewer discovers a school where students learn the vocabulary of ballet and the tutu is the centerpiece of their culture. Like any school, there are a variety of personalities represented by our characters. When an alien unexpectedly visits this magical place, communication through movement ensues. The true miracle happens with the gift of the almighty tutu. He returns to his own planet with this powerful offering to spread the gift of dance.
For this film, we used over 50 dancers, all original wardrobe, hair and makeup, music, custom spaceship, and other props. Our locations ranged from Tai Kwun, in Central Hong Kong, to Hong Kong University, to the High Island Reservoir, which sits on the South China Sea.
Dean Alexander
Dean Alexander is a US based film director and still photographer. His work has taken him to over 60 countries.
He is an EMMY Award winning director. His films have won fashion film festivals in Berlin, Milan, London, Madrid, Barcelona, New York, LA, Miami, among others. His Films have also won Clio Entertainment Award, Cannes Lion, ONE Show, New York Cinematography Awards, Paris Art & Entertainment Awards, among others.
His still photography has won over 150 International Awards. Lürzer’s Archive Magazine has recognized him as one of the “200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide” every year since 2010. Graphis Magazine has recognized him as one of the “100 Top in the Americas”. Additional recognitions have included the ONE Show, National ADDYS, Communication Arts, PDN, SPD Awards, Prix de la Photographie Paris, among others.
