THE CONCEPT
Directed by Avatâra Ayuso as part of a same work in 3 different formats, The Protocol is filmed with an eccentric and retro-futurist cinematic language where the performers in confidence to the viewer, express their thoughts, exposing their contradictions, fears and worries about our relationship with the other. This digital take on The Protocol was inspired by the virtual creative encounters of the team during the lockdown of 2020, that since then have been so indispensable and frequent in our current social and working realities.

TEAM
Directed, Edited and Written by Avatâra Ayuso
Performers: Jordan Ajadi / Chloe Hillyar/ Georgia Thompson
Lighting/cameraman: Gary Tanner
Dramaturgy: Ignacio Vleming
Sound design: Nick Rothwell
Produced by: AVA DANCE COMPANY
Supported by: Spanish Embassy in London and Arts Council England
​Year: 2020
To access the full film and bookings  info@avadancecompany.com
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"Excellent, thought provoking, intelligent and visually exciting" Audience Member
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"The Protocol brings enormous pleasure and exhibits excellence in artistry
and craftsmanship in noteworthy fashions"
NEW WAVE FESTIVAL

"The choreography, relationship with text, use of space and original concept is on point"
FLATPACK FILM FESTIVAL

"Love the vivid colours, the design, innovative choreography and edit design. Really good visuals." LONDON WEB FEST

 RECOGNITIONS/AWARS
WINNER at the New Wave Short Film Festival 2021 (Germany) -  Best Short Film
WINNER Oniros Film Awards New York 2021 (US) -  Best Choreography
WINNER Cult Critic Movie Awards 2021 (India) - Outstanding Achievement Award & Best Performing Arts Film
WINNER Virgin Spring Cinefest (India) - Performing Arts & Best Female Director
WINNER Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival 2021 (Greece) Best Sound Design
WINNER Druk International Film Festival 2021 (Bhutan)
WINNER World Film Carnival - Singapore 2021 (Singapore) Best Choreography
WINNER  New Creators Film Awards 2021 (France) Best Experimental Short
​WINNER Canadian Cinematography Awards 2021 (Canada) Best Experimental Film
WINNER Tagore International Film festival 2021 (India)  Best Performing Arts Short
WINNER Roma Short Film Festival 2021 (Italy) Best Dance Film
WINNER Gangtok International Film Festival 2021 (India) Best Performing Arts
WINNER Calcutta International Cult Film Festival 2021 (India) Best Performing Arts
WINNER L’Age d’Or International Arthouse Film Festival 2021 (India) Best Performing Arts Film
WINNER Hong Kong International Indie Film Festival  2021 (Hong Kong) Best  dance short film
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD World Film Carnival - Singapore 2021 (Singapore)  Best Cinematography & Best Director 
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Tagore International Film festival 2021 (India)  Best Director & Short Script
HONORABLE MENTION London International  Film Festival 2021 (UK)
HONORABLE MENTION Red Movies Awards 2021  (France) Best cinematography
HONORABLE MENTION Arts Film Awards 2021 (Macedonia)
FINALIST Dancentric Film Festival "DFF" 2021 (US)
FINALIST Toronto Independent Fim Festival 2021 (Canada)
FINALIST Tokyo International Short Film Festival 2021  (Japan)
FINALIST Danentric Film Festival! 2021 (US)
SEMI-FINALIST London International Web Shorts Film Festival 2021 (UK)
SEMI-FINALIST Madrid Film Awards 2021 (Spain)
SEMI-FINALIST London Indie Short Festival 2021 (UK)
SEMI-FINALIST London Indie Short Festival of 24 Frames 2021 (UK)
SemiFinalist Dumbo Film Festival New York 2021 (US)
SEMI-FINALIST MEDFF 2021 (Italy)
Official Selection Flatpack Festival BAFTA accredited 2021 (UK) Best short film
Official Selection/Nominated L'Hospitalet de Llobregat International Film Festival 2021 (Spain) (director and writer)
Official Selection Greensboro Dance Film Festival 2021 (US)
Official Selection Pune Short Film Festival 2021 (India) (director and writer)
Official Selection RAGFF Venezia 2021 (Italy)
Official Selection Crown Wood International Film Festival 2021  (India) 
​Official Selection Kalakari Festival 2021 (India)
Official Selection Iconic Images Film Festival 2021 (Lithuania)
Official Selection Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival  2021 (Turkey)
Official Selection New York Istanbul Short Film Festival 2021 (US)
Official Selection Anatolia International Film Festival 2021 (Turkey)
Official Selection Silk Road Film Awards Cannes 2020 (France)
Official Selection Short to the Point festival  2020 (Romania)