
Films
“Beauty and Fire and Freedom”
A film created by The Will to Dance to address the stigmatism associated with being a male ballet dancer.
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Director & Producer: William Stout
Director of Photography: Quinton Wharton & Jacob Kruty
Producer: Sneha Jain
Choreographer: Christopher Wheeldon, Liam Scarlett
Composer: Joi Marchetti
Musicians: The Sixth Station Trio (Katelyn Tan, Federico Strand-Ramirez, & Anju Goto)
Writers: William Stout & Gabriella Stout
Dancers: Joseph Walsh, Dylan Pierzina, Lucas Lopez, David Javier, and students of SFB
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Young male dancers who desire role models for further aspiration, young boys who are debating whether to join or continue ballet, and the general public.
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To give young boys role models to look up to, to encourage a sense of community between young male dancers across the country, to promote nationwide exposure to the arts, and to educate the public in order to confront the preconceived notions and stigmas associated with being a male ballet dancer.
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To be displayed in art exhibits (museum, airports, and other public venues), for public screenings (at elementary schools, theaters, and other venues), and for submittal to (local, national and international) film festivals.
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SF Filming: April, 2025 [complete]
NYC Filming: TBD
Premier: TBD
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For more information regarding this film, contact willmcclurestout@gmail.com
Behind the Scenes
Photos captured by Kevin Painchaud, May 2025






























