Documentation Work & TALKS 2022-2023
The Space Arts - How to produce a kick ass application - Hear my 15 year commission and funding journey in moving image-film & screendance - 10th April 2024 - A recording of the webinar will be made available after the event, on The Space’s YouTube channel
Strictly Inclusive - Editor - Short film responding to Centre for Dance Research CDare - Inclusive Policy brief researching the inclusivity of BBC Strictly Come Dancing mainstream TV programme.
Lisa Simpson Inclusive Dance - Short documentary film for Lisa Simpson’s new dance piece ‘Being Human” - an exploration into connection, isolation, self-sufficiency and dependency. Film Released date - Feb 2024 - Performance at The Lowry, March - 2024
Reframe Emerging Artists Residency – Southbank Centre - Link
Working With Broadcasters - The Space - Link
Pro Gati - South Asian Dance, Critical Climate and Social Issues Round Table - Link
Simon Says/Dadda 2023
An exhibition by Birmingham and London based artist Beverley Bennett. Comprising a newly commissioned 3-channel installation. Simon Says/Dadda is a collaborative project exploring father/daughter relationships among Black and Asian women and non-binary individuals, highlighting the deep impact that structural inequalities have within wider society.
Co-producer Sima Gonsai, Lauren Gee & Beverley Bennet - Funded by Arts Council England and associates.
Screen Dance programmer, Flatpack Film Festival
Sima is the resident screen dance programmer for BAFTA qualifying Flatpack Film Festival.
Sima delivers bespoke training programmes in screen dance, including masterclasses, industry panels and an annual curated dancefilm programme. 2020 programme receives a 4-star Guardian review.
Read Guardian Review
Curator at Flatpack Film Festival
Chance to dance 2023
Short film documenting Chance to Dance at Royal Opera House. A catalyst for systemic change for access in ballet.
Chris Wight Artist in Bone China - 2024
An exploration of the acoustic and performance possibilities of prototype Ceramic Sound Structures with Percussionists Dame Evelyn Glennie and Nao Masuda -
Ongoing collaboration capturing the process and outcomes of Chris Wight’s bone china work, using artistic video and sonic documentation.
Sky Arts ‘Unlocked’
Executive Producer: Sima Gonsai
Part of 2022 Coventry City of Culture, Sky Arts have dedicated their support to the region’s emerging film talent. It has awarded some of Coventry’s brightest creative filmmakers grants to create a new series of short films that will explore ideas around freedom.
Beverly Bennett, 'Nation's Finest'
Rooting the work in her home region and hosting city, Bennett pays homage to the pioneering Black Art Group and its legacy and influence on the art scene and her practice more personally. Bennett's multifaceted work will comprise of local gatherings, photographic public billboards and a short film displayed on digital live sites across Wolverhampton, Coventry and Birmingham.
Read more about the project - here
Credits: Director Beverly Bennet, Co-produced by Sima Gonsai, Commissioned by B2022 Festival