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Titled after Gift Drawings made by Shaker sisters during their 19th century “Era of Manifestations” Sacred Sheets translates the imagery and calligraphic spirit writing of these inspired works into a colorful cut-paper floor drawing. Shifting light marks a day’s passage and frames a ritualized space clearing, invoking the creative labor of visionary women. Performances by the artists revisit a fruitful historic period for femme agency through intimate observations of preserved Shaker ephemera and the natural world.
- Runtime18 minutes
- DirectorMaria Molteni, Allison Halter
- ScreenwriterMaria Molteni, Allison Halter
- ProducerMaria Molteni, Allison Halter
- Executive ProducerMaria Molteni, Allison Halter
- CastMaria Molteni, Allison Halter, honeybees, Shaker ghosts
- CinematographerGabe Elder
- EditorAllison Halter
- Production DesignMaria Molteni, Allison Halter
- Sound DesignAllison Halter
Titled after Gift Drawings made by Shaker sisters during their 19th century “Era of Manifestations” Sacred Sheets translates the imagery and calligraphic spirit writing of these inspired works into a colorful cut-paper floor drawing. Shifting light marks a day’s passage and frames a ritualized space clearing, invoking the creative labor of visionary women. Performances by the artists revisit a fruitful historic period for femme agency through intimate observations of preserved Shaker ephemera and the natural world.
- Runtime18 minutes
- DirectorMaria Molteni, Allison Halter
- ScreenwriterMaria Molteni, Allison Halter
- ProducerMaria Molteni, Allison Halter
- Executive ProducerMaria Molteni, Allison Halter
- CastMaria Molteni, Allison Halter, honeybees, Shaker ghosts
- CinematographerGabe Elder
- EditorAllison Halter
- Production DesignMaria Molteni, Allison Halter
- Sound DesignAllison Halter