Stitching Change

Synopsis
STITCHING CHANGE is a dance short film that unravels the intricate systems of overconsumption and environmental impact within the textile industry. It invites audiences to reflect on the choices that shape our world and envision new ways of coexisting with the land and each other.

Director Biography

Kaili Che 謝祖弘 is an interdisciplinary artist, choreographer, and movement educator based on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Peoples (Vancouver). Her artmaking focuses on building spaces that prioritize collaboration, curiosity, play, and vulnerability, exploring themes of climate justice, Asian heritage, and community. She holds a BFA in Dance (Distinction) from the University of Calgary and certified in Healthy Dance Practice. She has collaborated with Project InTandem, Cloudsway Dance Theatre, and more. Her work has been shared at The Surrey Art Gallery, New Works, and Expanse Festival. She is currently developing her new work “Molds’ Lab-yrinth” with The Dance Centre as a research engagement.

Director Statement

As my first dance short film created at this caliber, this project was more than a digital work—it was a lived experience, shaped by the hands and hearts of an incredible team of artists, mentors, and community members.

The process of making this film was just as vital as the film itself. Through consultations, workshops, and mentorship, we moved with intentionality, holding space for dialogue, experimentation, and reflection. We asked: How do we move through change? How do we embody care in times of crisis? And how do we stitch together our fractured landscapes—both personal and environmental—through art?

I am deeply grateful to the artists who trusted in this vision, who brought their brilliance and generosity to every step of this journey. This film is not just a product—it is a testament to process, to collaboration, and to the ongoing work of stitching change, one thread at a time.

country	Canada
runtime	10:25

CREDITS

Director & Producer	Kaili Che
Production Assistant	Brianne Chan
Movement Artists & Performers	Juolin Lee Tin Gamboa Sarah U Sierra Megas Kaili Che
Cinematographers	Carla Alcántara danielle Mackenzie Long
Costumes	Nellie Gossen Kaili Che
Soundscape Artists & Composers	Ariane Custodio Elijah Payne
Boom Operators	danielle Mackenzie Long Ariane Custodio
Production & Installation Designer	Nellie Gossen
Crew Members	Jon Kwok Michael Yu Makaila Che Krystal Che
Editors	Carla Alcántara Kaili Che
Colourist	Brenda Kent Colina
Creative Describer	Andrea Cownden
Mentor	Sophia Wolfe
Outside Eye	Kelly McInnes
Accessibility Consultant	Adrienne Wong
Climate Dramaturgy	Chaprece Henry