CIRCUS IN AN ABANDONED FACTORY // CIRCULUS Circulus 2014-03-27 | CIRCUS IN AN ABANDONED FACTORY // CIRCULUSSUBSCRIBE for more videos: http://smarturl.it/subtocirculus http://www.thecirculus.comLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Circulus/1431888713721001Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/TheCirculusFilm directed, shot and produced by Remy Archer: youtube.com/channel/UCLq3iFb9FInJEwjq4ZldY2gContact him at remy@thecirculus.com'Circulus' is a Latin word defined in English as 'a social gathering or circle company surrounding an area of interest' We are Circulus and our interest is entertainment. We want to create and deliver a brand new take on circus arts; drawing on the cutting edge of modern technology, endeavouring to give our audience a unique, visceral, live performance experience. We are interested in performing in found and forgotten spaces in London, where we are based and around the world. Transforming a space, leaving it exactly as we found it. Coming and going, a finite entity.Our interest does not lie in personal gain, we will always be socially beneficial. Providing the magic of the touring show to areas that have been neglected, areas that may be bereft of the arts.Many of the artists featured in this film are students at or graduates from the National Centre for Circus Arts In London (nationalcircus.org.uk) Go check out the website to find out more about amazing British circus talent.Music: 4 Ton Mantis by Amon Tobin In this video we bring together some of the UK's very best acrobatic and circus performing talent for a fun and explosive shoot in an unused Victorian Sail factory in the heart of London's east end. With tricking, hand-to-hand, free running, dancing, juggling, tumbling, aerial hoop, cyr wheel, banquine, breakdancing, hand balancing, trampoline and more we transformed this desolate yet decadent space into a thriving hub of movement and creativity.We come from a mix of backgrounds including gymnastics, parkour and free running, break dancing, juggling and circus, this helps create a unique blend of traditional and modern, hand picking the most exciting parts of everything we like. If you are interested in getting involved with our work or want to know anything more about the company and what we do, don't hesitate to get in touch with us on: contact@thecirculus.com Friends in this video include: - Darren Tait a.k.a The Dandy Pike:youtube.com/channel/UCGXMZCk8UJNiK_AfFVF-fCw- Edward Upcottyoutube.com/channel/UCwFdVgoyB8wTht6tZ0vIXHQ- Jack Atherton:youtube.com/channel/UCcIdTFIg_90_eEQU6k8sePA- BMT ( barely methodical troupe ) beren d'amico louis gift charlie wheeler: youtube.com/channel/UCylGK0OReaxm4fX1U_M8iEw- Sam Sturt:youtube.com/channel/UCz8hS8tMppKfbkbY7lbhecg- Mo'Steph:youtube.com/channel/UCP_tpKLNbu4xtTbpC5ILkcw- Greg Townley (Damien Walters gymnast, stuntman): youtube.com/channel/UCEL3kJiBYrd802rsQs055lQ- Siobhan Johnston, aerialist: youtube.com/channel/UCglBwk4jgOwXd9mM4DWeazg- Ooh La Lowri, contortionist: youtube.com/channel/UCu1F2lPdbwxTqnhdBFNHFuw- Mike Corr, tricker, juggler:youtube.com/channel/UC52WvO-P8xPSoYwQPfXBqSQ- Andy Durnford, Tricker: youtube.com/channel/UCIbi9hGv4f00LAoJUOBR47w -Genetrics tricking team: youtube.com/channel/UC0mQpG1JF0m7LaG0aJgQcrw - Syndicate circus:youtube.com/channel/UCEEn-0r6CAUJsE1WEOsvQOAand many more! About the shoot: We knew that we wanted to bring as many of our friends from the circus entertainment world together as possible, for a fun and ambitious shoot that would combine many of the different art forms that we enjoy. We knew of a space in east london that would be perfect so we started to plan who and what we would use. At the time of the films conception the company had not yet been entirely formed and it was a great test of our ability to make things happen without funding, through the hard work and determination of ourselves and some great friends. We had an incredible amount of help from Steve Hough from http://www.zealevents.com and we can't thank him enough! He provided us with 2 tons of staging, 2 of the 3 vans, electrical equipment and more. The 15 meter air track that can be seen being put to full use was lent to us by Peter Trankle of Bracknell gymnastics club, many thanks to him for his support. The amount of interest and enthusiasm the project was met with from the circus artists that we collaborated with has been humbling. Having a group of nearly 50 of the worlds finest performers in a cold factory in February and having so much fun made it one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. Even if it did involve shovelling pigeon shit and bailing out ditchwater from a victorian drainage system - Remy
Circus School GoPro Bobbleheads // CIRCULUS Circulus 2014-12-18 | An "IN YOUR FACE" circus video that captures the facial expressions of circus performers as they risk their lives. What could be more entertaining!? Showing many of Britain's best circus artists as they train at the NCCA in London. SUBSCRIBE for more videos: http://smarturl.it/subtocirculusLike us on Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Circulus/1431888713721001Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/TheCirculusemail us on: contact@thecirculus.comFilm directed, shot and produced by Remy Archer:remy@thecirculus.comFilm shot at The National Centre for Circus Arts in Hoxton, East London, go check out the website: nationalcircus.org.ukOr tweet them: @Nationalcircus The artists shown in the video are either students or graduates of the degree course or professionals who train there.Music: Higher - Ta-ku, Flume remixShot on - GoPro Hero 3 Black edition About the shoot: I wanted to experiment with shooting styles using the versatility of the GoPro to achieve unusual camera perspectives. After a lot of playing and experimentation i decided that the most interesting shot was the "In your face" angle, which enabled me or the viewer to see the facial expressions of the artists as they twist and contorted themselves. Sometimes strenuously, sometimes effortlessly. I liked this because as a circus artist i am always aware of what my face is doing, plus its hilarious! Enjoy watching our talented friends whilst they do Cyr Wheel, Handstands, tricking, Chinese Pole, Aerial Hoop, Hula hoop, Trampoline, Straps, Teeterboard, Acrobatics and more.
Circulus on BBC Ones Tumble Circulus 2014-10-01 | SUBSCRIBE for more videos: http://smarturl.it/subtocirculus http://www.thecirculus.comLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Circul...Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/TheCirculus“CIRCULUS IS REDEFINING BRITISH CIRCUS”- - - - - - - - - - Production Credits:Music: “God Put A Smile Upon Your Face” by Mark Ronson.For Circulus:Creative Director: Remy ArcherExecutive Producer: John ThurstonArtist: Beren D’AmicoArtist: Alexander DobryninArtist: Tom GaskinArtist: Louis GiftArtist: LJ MarlesArtist: Laura OvertonArtist: Lil RiceArtist: Mo’ StephArtist: Fiona ThornhillArtist: Charlie WheellerAerial Support: Michelle Ross For The BBC: Presenter: Alex JonesJudge: Nadia ComaneciJudge: Louis SmithJudge: Craig HeapJudge: Sebastien StellaProducer: Lucy YoungmanProducer: Kate JonesExecutive Producer: Rachel ArnoldExecutive Producer: Cat LawsonSeries Editor: Andrew CartmellDirector: Phil Heyes- - - - - - - - - -Having seen our original performance video, where we took over an abandoned Victorian sail factory, the BBC approached Circulus via the NCCA to be a headline guest act on the new series of Tumble.The initial meetings went well, and after a series of original proposals were put forwards by the Circulus team, the BBC chose one in which a Bowler Hat would take the spotlight and the BBC Tumble Studios would be completely taken over by Circulus in a madcap attempt by one member of the team to reclaim his stolen hat.With only one rehearsal day in the studio and one day of filming, the pressure was on. The team were busy rehearsing the bespoke performance for several days under the close supervision of Remy Archer, the piece’s Director.The day of the shoot arrived, and the BBC welcomed our performers to the George Lucas Sound Stage at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire before being put through the production machine. Costume, make-up, hair, rigging, lighting & cameras were all being taken care of by the BBC & Circulus production teams.Then the news came…“You can only do it once”.“What?”“We have run out of time… you can only do the performance ONCE. And you better get it right!”Because of an over-run with another part of the programme, Circulus would only get ONE opportunity to perform the highly-choreographed, bespoke performance, all with accompanying rehearsed camera movements and music which had to be accurate down to the SECOND, lasting over 3 minutes, involving 120 different tricks performed by 10 people.Everyone went very quiet, and then the time came…“CIRCULUS to the George Lucas Stage”.“5…4…3…2…”The rest as they say, is history. The audience in the studio as well as an estimated 5.2 million people from their homes watched in amazement as Circulus took to the main studio floor for only the second time ever, and the first time with all production elements in full swing and delivered a perfect display of creative and physical human ability. First time round!- - - - - - - - - -'Circulus' is a Latin word defined in English as 'a social gathering or circle company surrounding an area of interest' We are Circulus and our interest is entertainment. We want to create and deliver a brand new take on circus arts; drawing on the cutting edge of modern technology, endeavouring to give our audience a unique, visceral, live performance experience. Many of the artists featured in this film are students at or graduates from the National Centre for Circus Arts In London (nationalcircus.org.uk) Go check out the website to find out more about British circus talent in training. As ever, we wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Kate White for her help and support throughout our company’s development, as well as Jane Rice-Bowen and Glen Stewart for their support on this project.
