Alyx Duncan (she/they) is an artist and filmmaker whose work navigates the rich intersection of movement and cinema. Her portfolio is a testament to her versatility, including critically acclaimed feature film The Red House, multiple award-winning documentary and fiction shorts, and significant contributions to dance and theatre. Duncan's artistry also extends to choreography for international productions such as Minecraft, The Luminaries, and Cowboy Beebop. Her work examines the complex identity of being Pākehā (settler New Zealander) while striving to be a better ancestor, and the challenges of motherhood in an environmentally challenged world. Her short film The Tide Keeper has screened in over twenty five film festivals including Busan, Melbourne, Slamdance, and Annecy. It’s won awards including the FIPRESCI Film Critics’ Choice Award at Vladivostok, Best Short Animation at Warsaw, Best International short at Whistler, and Best Film at NZIFF. The film is also a Vimeo Staff Pick with over 40k views. She is soon to release two new short films The Sea Inside Her and Growing Still.
