Interview with Purdie Baumann, Heather Lang & Anna Marchisello, filmmakers of Stimulation

Stimulation was nominated for Best Artistic Direction & Best Music Awards at the London Fashion Film Festival 2023, Simulation is about reclaiming the sacred love of dancing. Our body knows, if we listen, that there is a deeper call for community, ritual, and radical joy. The unfurling movement mirrors nature with its complex ecosystems and chaotic beauty. This also resembles the spirit of the project. No species can thrive alone. Nor can any creation. This was a celebration of collaboration and letting the process reveal itself as we built it. It’s a homage to music artist Róisín Murphy, nightlife, our love of fashion, the infinite wisdom of nature, and the symbiosis and power of coming together to dance. Purdie and Heather are consummate artists with an illustrious career spanning over 25 years across a myriad of disciplines, including Broadway, Film/TV, commercial ventures, experimental endeavours, fashion, opera, and dance. Their remarkable versatility not only shapes their creative process but also informs their directorial approach, allowing them to seamlessly transition between mediums, from the grandeur of film to the intimacy of solo performances, and from the traditional stage to immersive experiences. Their body of work is characterized by its originality, profound emotional resonance, and its ability to deeply resonate with audiences on a visceral level. Having forged a lifelong friendship since their teenage years in Chicago, Purdie and Heather's artistic journey