‘Rising’ explores our longing for human connection alongside our relationship with space in a locked-down world. Directed by Antonia Luxem, it features Marie Astrid Mence (Ballet Black) with Maxine Kwok (First Violin, London Symphony Orchestra) performing a new composition by composer Darren Bloom. ━━━━━━━━━━━ Culture Mile have partnered with Brookfield Properties and London Symphony Orchestra to bring you two short films celebrating the creative energy of the City. Each film features LSO musicians, dancers and original compositions in collaboration with emerging filmmakers. Watch 'The Spell & The Promise' by Lexi Kiddo: https://youtu.be/oRd-Hytf9j4 Find out more about each film and the artists involved: www.play.londonwallplace.com ━━━━━━━━━━━ CREDITS Directed and edited by Antonia Luxem Featuring Maxine Kwok (First Violin, London Symphony Orchestra_ Music Composed by Darren Bloom Dance artist: Marie Astrid Mence (Ballet Black) Director of Photography: Fraser Stephen Focus-Puller: Laura Dinnett Hair & Make-up: Emily Wouters Project Manager: Ben Lloyd-Evans, Culture Mile Film Producer: Daisy Rylance, The Smalls LSO Producer: Tim Davy Audio Recording: Jon Stokes, Neil Hutchinson, Classic Sound Ltd Colour Grade: Caroline Morin @ Wash London Filmed at 100 Bishopsgate and CityPoint