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Alternative Endings

directed by Janita Frantsi

featuring  Jon Guenter and Marko Seitsonen

WATCH IT HERE!

Alternative Endings is a work-in-progress dance film journey where the viewer chooses how the story unfolds. The piece is inspired by the idea that different decisions lead to different outcomes, so after each dance short film, the audience chooses how the piece continues. The films in this piece draw from Janita’s personal experiences in Canada and Finland and in different environments, all of which shape her identity.

This piece consists of 4 separate films. After each film, you will get to choose how the piece continues! This choice will be presented as two thumbnails, and you can click on the one you’d like to see next. Each choice will lead to a different version of the piece. Feel free to share the route you took in the comments under the last video, and leave any thoughts if you’d like. You can also always go back to the beginning to take a different route.

The piece begins with the first film, titled “The Beginning.” Enjoy the journey!