Film by Edgar Padilla
While most films are showcased traditionally in a theatrical setting, Celestial was held in the HP Gallery for a special one-night-only dance experience. The event included a strict “Heavenly” dress code, loud booming speakers, fog, 3 projectors, live DJ performances by Baby Abeille & IRON E, and the unforgettable film & music score.
The Celestial film was originally written at the beginning of 2024 as a linear narrative. When
the opportunity arose to have it shown in the HP Gallery, the format of the film and various ideas
changed. The gallery gave room to explore different ways a film could be witnessed, compared
to a traditional viewing in a theater.
the opportunity arose to have it shown in the HP Gallery, the format of the film and various ideas
changed. The gallery gave room to explore different ways a film could be witnessed, compared
to a traditional viewing in a theater.
I wanted people to be immersed, react, and to dance. To see the room light up in different colors and feel the vibrations of all the musical and sound design elements. The goal was to not only show a film that provided these things, but also offer a space where everyone could gather, meet new people, and experience everything Celestial.
The narrative was dark and revealed intimate thoughts. The vulnerability of the film gave the
audience a closer look into some of my experiences throughout the summer. It was a reminder to
live in the present and create your reality, even through all the hardships that life throws at one.
Celestial was more than just a film; it was an immersive experience.
audience a closer look into some of my experiences throughout the summer. It was a reminder to
live in the present and create your reality, even through all the hardships that life throws at one.
Celestial was more than just a film; it was an immersive experience.
From family members, close friends, and strangers in
attendance, Friday, September 6, was one of Reno’s most popping nights at The Holland Project.
Afterward, the film was displayed for two weeks in the gallery for those who missed the special
night or wanted to catch it again.
attendance, Friday, September 6, was one of Reno’s most popping nights at The Holland Project.
Afterward, the film was displayed for two weeks in the gallery for those who missed the special
night or wanted to catch it again.
