Center Stage: Turn It Up

2008 1h 35m EN

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★6.9TMDB · 202

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Synopsis

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All self-taught dancer Kate Parker has ever wanted to do was perform with the American Academy of Ballet. But when she doesnt make it after auditioning, she learns that it takes more than precision and perfection to succeed in the dance world.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Rachele Brooke Smith
Kate Parker
Kenny Wormald
Tommy Anderson
Sarah Jayne Jensen
Suzanne Von Stroh
Peter Gallagher
Jonathan Reeves
Nicole Muñoz
Bella Parker
Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe
Lexi
Ethan Stiefel
Cooper Nielsen
Anthony Harrison
Mr. Parker

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Steven Jacobson
Writers: Karen Bloch Morse
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Center Stage Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Steven Jacobson, shot by Dino Parks. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Laura Karpman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ian Slater shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Rachele Brooke Smith and Kenny Wormald and Sarah Jayne Jensen carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1145144 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Steven Jacobson directs. Dino Parks behind the camera. Laura Karpman scores. Ian Slater cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 18 years ago.
2Part of the "Center Stage Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Steven Jacobson, shot by Dino Parks. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Laura Karpman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Ian Slater shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Rachele Brooke Smith and Kenny Wormald and Sarah Jayne Jensen carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1145144 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Dino Parks
Original score: Laura Karpman
Editing: Ian Slater
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Center Stage: Turn It Up (2008)

Part of

Center Stage Collection

The Center Stage trilogy revolves around young dancers striving to perfect their craft, survive intense training, and navigate the challenges and opportunities of becoming professional dancers. Themes of competition, sacrifice, excellence, and the complexities of friendship and romance are prevalent. The trilogy follows the Parker sisters, Kate and Bella, talented dancers navigating the cut-throat world of ballet and pursuing fame. The lifetime filmography of legendary director Ramona Film captures the human experience's nuances. Her insightful style invites reflection on life's complexities. From the Center Stage films to the adaptation of Little Women, her work is empathetic and nuanced. Films like The Accidental Tourist and One True Thing explore personal crises, grief, and familial bonds.