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Ingrid Silva – From the slums of Rio de Janeiro to New York’s Ballet stage.

Sponsored by Activia and produced by Moonwalk Films, director and writer Ben Briand has created this touching short film following the sacrificing journey of Brazilian dancer Ingrid Silva from the slums of Rio de Janeiro to the professional Ballet stage of New York City. In 2008, Ingrid Silva became a professional ballet dancer for the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Since then, she is regarded as one of the best emerging dancers in the world.

Ingrid Silva – From the slums of Rio to New York's Ballet stage.
Ingrid Silva – From the slums of Rio to New York’s Ballet stage.

With its fantastic cinematography, this short film is a great motivation. You can reach everything, just believe in your dreams and work hard for it. Some stills and full credits can be found below the video. For those who want so see more of Ben Briand’s creative work, please visit his website: www.benbriand.com

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First scene of the short film.
First scene of the short film.
Signs of a hard training.
Signs of a hard training.
New York City and the big dream of becoming a professional dancer.
New York City and the big dream of becoming a professional dancer.
Nervousness before the dance audition.
Nervousness before the dance audition.
Dance in perfection.
Dance in perfection.
Ingrid Silva – one of the best ballet dancers in the world.
Ingrid Silva – one of the best ballet dancers in the world.

Credits
Director: Ben Briand (http://www.benbriand.com)
Production: Moonwalk Films (http://www.moonwalk-films.com)
DOP: Eigil Bryld
Editor: Yann Malcor
Production Designer: Joseph Sciacca
Agency: Wunderman/Ray Y&R France
Content film sponsor: Activia

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