It’s that time of year again where filmmakers alike get their finest tuxedos and gowns ready for the Festival de Cannes. If you’re a first timer like myself, it can sound pretty intimidating and my first few days at the festival were exactly that… intimidating. I spent an entire 10 days in Cannes and the knowledge I received was invaluable. I must admit before I begin to tell you about my journey pitching my project to distributors, producers and sales agents, that I wasn’t planning on going to the festival. I know what you’re thinking, “Why would anyone NOT want…
Author: Melanie Buttarazzi
Melanie Buttarazzi
Dancing since the age of four, Melanie expresses herself best through movement. She studied ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, ballroom, salsa, and flamenco and has been a dance instructor for over a decade. Melanie was also a top 18 finalist on So You Think You Can Dance Canada. She has been featured in various national commercials, and performed on many stages around the world with internationally acclaimed artists. Melanie recently founded Fostering Dreams Through Dance, a nonprofit program to educate, empower and inspire foster youth to find their voice through the art of dance. Having gone to an arts high school and graduating York University with a BFA in Dance, she sees the importance of the arts supporting academic learning. Melanie has been involved in several outreach programs for elementary schools in Toronto and California, where she performed and spoke to students about her experiences in dance and the importance of self-expression and following your dreams.