Our Mine
Commissioned by Heather Henson, IBEX Puppetry, Handmade Puppet Dreams
In this eco-feminist tragicomedy, a female body is utilized as the set and characters. OUR MINE is the story of a mine collapse from the perspective of the mountain and explores the futile human urge to see ourselves as above nature rather than intrinsically part of it.
Created by Shayna Strype
Cinematography by Dane Manary
Music Composed and Performed by Grace Mclean
Executive Produced by Heather Henson
Produced by: Sam Koji Hale, Jessica Simon, Alex Griffin
Hearty
Fluff
Created for Los Angeles Puppetry Guild's 48 Hour Film Festival May 2020
Prompt: Hope
Material: Cardboard
Include: A Jumping Action
Created by Shayna Strype and Dane Manary
Music by Jordan Parker
PEER
This micro-short deconstructs a couple's attempt to perform rigid societal roles. When their marriage implodes, their child is left reeling.
Official Selection:
MicroMania (Winner)
Short to the Point (Winner)
Berlin Flash (Winner)
New York World (Finalist)
Tacoma Film Festival
Big Teeth Small Shorts
FLUX Screening Series
Los Angeles Women in Film
SorsiCorti Short Film Festival
Les Femmes Underground
Cardora Micro Movie
Created by Shayna Strype and Ada Defriez
Produced by Ruth Lichtman
Choreography by Yael Nachajon
Music by Grace McLean
Cinematography by Alex O Eaton
Starring: Kyra Tantao, Rowan Magee, Emma Wiseman
PASTURE
Two girls living in a surrealist dreamscape of their own creation.
Featured on NoBudge:
Created by Shayna Strype and Ada Defriez
The Diaper
An ongoing series created with sister Melissa Strype
Here is an excerpt from the end of episode 7.
You can watch the whole series here
Created by Melissa and Shayna Strype
Animations here by Danny Mahoney @dannygraphics
The Vulva
A collaboration with Yael Nachajon
Created by Shayna Strype and Yael Nachajon
TRONO
In the Fall of 2010, I worked with the Bolivian theater group, "Teatro Trono", an arts collective called "COMPA" (Community of Art Producers). This short documentary explores Trono's mission to use theater as a way to create social transformation throughout their community. Additional Footage: COMPA