January 16, 2025
LXXIV — Zac Dov Wiesel
Zac is an Australian born director, based in LA.

Below are Zac’s SELECTS:

Film
Step Up by Anne Fletcher
United States
2006

Extremely formative to my taste in dance and how I process popular culture as a younger kid.

Film
Magic Mike by Steven Soderbergh
United States
2012

I remember watching this on DVD back in the day. Such a strong mix of dance and story. Shot by Steven Soderbergh, the color is so emotion driven.

Live Performance
Channing Tatum Performs ‘Run The World’
2018

So fun, so playful. Never take yourself too serious. Performance rules the world.

Runway Show
Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show by Alex Rudzinski, Sandrine Orabona
United States
2019

Would watch this on repeat. I loved Parris Goebel’s choreography in this, so fun and so epic. 

Film
Strictly Ballroom by Baz Luhrmann
Australia
1992

One of the best Australian films (my home). This movie taught me that when a scene is working, to keep pushing it further and squeeze it of all its juices. Baz refuses to leave a scene too early and I love it.

Film
The Celebration by Thomas Vinterberg
Denmark
1999

It’s all about performance and emotion. Inspiring in how to innovate in form and to free yourself of restrictions.

Film
Code Unknown by Michael Haneke
France
2000

There are scenes in this movie that have burnt themselves into my brain. So much said with such few words at times.

Music Video
‘Boof Baf’ Fugees by Rich Murray
United States
1994

Unmatched energy, amazing performances, all the elements are so alive and carefree. Great progression as well. Inspiring to watch.

Film
Magic Mike XXL by Gregory Jacobs
United States
2015

The Channing Tatum “Pony” scene is such a powerful mix of choreography, dance and emotion. Such a great use of an environment to make a scene unique.

PEOPLE IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Fletcher
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Alex Rudzinski
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Sandrine Orabona
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Rich Murray
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Gregory Jacobs
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