Cadence 2024 – Exquisite Corpse Video Poetry at Hugo House [In-Person]
November 10, 2024, 3:00PM - 5:00PM PT
Hugo House, Lapis Theater, 1634 11th Ave.
** This event is free and open to all! **
Community celebration from 2–6 pm, with Cadence workshop 3–5 pm.
About
A quick and collaborative poetry activity through hybrid forms: Participants will split into groups and, using a single video clip as the opening poetic phrase, alternate between writing or filming in response to the image or line that came before.
This introductory, generative, and hands-on workshop is recommended for adults and youth ages 14+. With guidance from Cadence co-directors, participants will co-create components of an exquisite corpse video poem. Each group’s collaborative outcome will later be edited into a video for inclusion in the 8th annual Cadence Video Poetry Festival in April 2025.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
This workshop takes place at Hugo House and is suitable for drop-in participation during ~25 min sessions.
After a brief group discussion, participants will split into teams of writers and filmers, each given a visual phrase as a starting point. Teams will alternate generating a new line through writing or a new phrase through visuals based on the line or image that came before.
DELIVERABLES:
- We will have a share out at the end of each 25 min session to review what was generated.
- Participants will submit their film clips and writing to a shared folder before the end of the workshop.
- The final work will be shared with participants via email in advance of the 2025 festival.
ONSITE WORKSHOP SUPPLIES WILL INCLUDE:
- iPads for filming – Participants may also use personal devices (tablets or phones) to film.
If you have any additional questions, please email cadencevideopoetry@gmail.com.
Cadence Co-Directors
Rana San and Chelsea Werner-Jatzke are co-directors of Cadence who love to share their passion for writing, filmmaking, and video poetry with curious creatives.
Coming Home to Hugo: A Housewarming for the Future
Join us for our community celebration on November 10 from 2–6 pm as we dive into the future of storytelling! Whether you’ve been with Hugo House for a while or are looking for a new home, we’d love to see you!
Doors open at 1:30 pm.
- ‘Coming Home to Hugo’ Chapbook: Grab your free copy of the 2024 Hugo House chapbook, which showcases writing from our talented community. (Available only during the Coming Home to Hugo event.)
- Live Performances: Experience the work of incredible artists Emma McVeigh, Shelby Natasha, and Iz White.
- Writing Workshops: Write a technology poem, collaboratively craft a group play, and stretch the bounds of your creativity.
- Open Mic: Share your work on stage with the warm support of the Hugo House community!
We can’t wait to welcome you home to Hugo House!
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