Spin Dreams
Francesco Calabrese ― Filmmaker
Milan, Italy
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Cinematography Silver
Narrative Silver
"Images in popular culture still relegate pole dancing to the status of provocative ornament. The perception is not that of an athlete, rather of a calendar girl or sexual fantasy. While I didn’t intend to shame its sexualized form, I wanted to show the sacrifice, commitment, and determination required to become a top-ranked competitive pole dancer.”