Tina Alidaei | 2026
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MINE youth dance project
Documentary Short Film
I was the Team Leader for the MINE Youth Dance Project (2018), leading the creative and production process from start to finish. I managed communication with the interviewee and youth participants, shaped the narrative, created storyboards and mood boards for pre-production, and edited over forty minutes of raw footage into a cohesive five-minute film. I also handled audio cleanup and synchronization in Adobe Audition while overseeing overall quality control to ensure a polished final result.
Logline
A short documentary about contemporary dance artist Kelly McInnes and the MINE Youth Dance Project, highlighting how community-based performance brings youth together through movement, creativity, and collaboration.
Process
Working with a real client required flexibility and clear communication, especially when coordinating limited availability. We began by interviewing Kelly to shape the narrative, carefully structuring our questions to support the story. After reviewing our initial studio shoot, we identified visual and audio issues and made the decision to reshoot with improved staging and a more focused background that aligned with the themes of the MINE project.
Once the interview was locked, we filmed the youth dancers at the Kensington Community Centre using both static and handheld setups to capture their energy and movement. Although we were unable to include on-camera youth interviews, we strengthened the film through dynamic B-roll and visual storytelling to create an engaging, high-quality documentary for our client.
Outcome
The film received highly positive feedback from the Vancouver Parks Board representatives who introduced us to the client. Following this response, the video was officially published on the Vancouver Parks Board website and made available to the public.
Key Takeaways
This project strengthened my ability to build a compelling narrative within real-world constraints. Working with a specific client taught me how to adapt creatively, respect the client’s time, and manage a production efficiently while still delivering a high-quality final product. It reinforced the importance of flexibility, communication, and creative problem-solving in client-based work.
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Tina Alidaei | 2026
MINE youth dance project
Documentary Short Film
I was the Team Leader for the MINE Youth Dance Project (2018), leading the creative and production process from start to finish. I managed communication with the interviewee and youth participants, shaped the narrative, created storyboards and mood boards for pre-production, and edited over forty minutes of raw footage into a cohesive five-minute film. I also handled audio cleanup and synchronization in Adobe Audition while overseeing overall quality control to ensure a polished final result.
Logline
A short documentary about contemporary dance artist Kelly McInnes and the MINE Youth Dance Project, highlighting how community-based performance brings youth together through movement, creativity, and collaboration.
Process
Working with a real client required flexibility and clear communication, especially when coordinating limited availability. We began by interviewing Kelly to shape the narrative, carefully structuring our questions to support the story. After reviewing our initial studio shoot, we identified visual and audio issues and made the decision to reshoot with improved staging and a more focused background that aligned with the themes of the MINE project.
Once the interview was locked, we filmed the youth dancers at the Kensington Community Centre using both static and handheld setups to capture their energy and movement. Although we were unable to include on-camera youth interviews, we strengthened the film through dynamic B-roll and visual storytelling to create an engaging, high-quality documentary for our client.
Outcome
The film received highly positive feedback from the Vancouver Parks Board representatives who introduced us to the client. Following this response, the video was officially published on the Vancouver Parks Board website and made available to the public.
Key Takeaways
This project strengthened my ability to build a compelling narrative within real-world constraints. Working with a specific client taught me how to adapt creatively, respect the client’s time, and manage a production efficiently while still delivering a high-quality final product. It reinforced the importance of flexibility, communication, and creative problem-solving in client-based work.
Tina Alidaei | 2026
MINE youth dance project
Documentary Short Film
I was the Team Leader for the MINE Youth Dance Project (2018), leading the creative and production process from start to finish. I managed communication with the interviewee and youth participants, shaped the narrative, created storyboards and mood boards for pre-production, and edited over forty minutes of raw footage into a cohesive five-minute film. I also handled audio cleanup and synchronization in Adobe Audition while overseeing overall quality control to ensure a polished final result.
Logline
A short documentary about contemporary dance artist Kelly McInnes and the MINE Youth Dance Project, highlighting how community-based performance brings youth together through movement, creativity, and collaboration.
Process
Working with a real client required flexibility and clear communication, especially when coordinating limited availability. We began by interviewing Kelly to shape the narrative, carefully structuring our questions to support the story. After reviewing our initial studio shoot, we identified visual and audio issues and made the decision to reshoot with improved staging and a more focused background that aligned with the themes of the MINE project.
Once the interview was locked, we filmed the youth dancers at the Kensington Community Centre using both static and handheld setups to capture their energy and movement. Although we were unable to include on-camera youth interviews, we strengthened the film through dynamic B-roll and visual storytelling to create an engaging, high-quality documentary for our client.
Outcome
The film received highly positive feedback from the Vancouver Parks Board representatives who introduced us to the client. Following this response, the video was officially published on the Vancouver Parks Board website and made available to the public.
Key Takeaways
This project strengthened my ability to build a compelling narrative within real-world constraints. Working with a specific client taught me how to adapt creatively, respect the client’s time, and manage a production efficiently while still delivering a high-quality final product. It reinforced the importance of flexibility, communication, and creative problem-solving in client-based work.
