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Connecting The Dots is a new series of short films by director Daisy Gaston, which spotlights 3 leading Black, British figures in UK electronic music. In a time where the world is reckoning with the legacies of racism, these films offer a glimpse into the unique experiences of these three artists - what inspired them to get started in music? Is there still a disconnect between the black roots of electronic music and the current scene? And what does the future hold for equality in dance music? The films portray the artists outside of their usual lives on the road, offering intimacy and openness about a subject that must continue to be explored.
As long as Henrietta Smith-Rolla, AKA Afrodeutsche, can remember, there’s been music around. It’s a trusted companion, from memories of her mum’s records filling the family home and formative years spent in bands, through to her blossoming DJ career today. She made her name as Afrodeutsche with a breakthrough debut release in 2018, and since then Smith-Rolla’s star has been rising. Whether playing bass-heavy, Drexciya-inspired electro in the world’s finest clubs or getting eclectic on the radio, her musical selection honours her Black roots. The clue is in the name: Afrodeutsche is proudly Black-German. She has grown into an identity that’s inextricably linked with dance music hubs-Manchester, Germany and, less directly, Detroit. Daisy’s short film portrays how these links play out in her life and art; we are introduced to some particularly meaningful records, and invited to an intimate conversation with close friend, producer and lyricist Poppy xx.
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Director - Daisy Gaston
Cinematographer - Ben Halford
16mm Cinematographer - Joyce Nicholls
Associate Producer - Sophie Misrahi
Sound Mix - Guy Clarke
Motion Graphics - Jono Canning
Edit - Joyce Nicholls
Colour Grade - Andi Chu | Black Kite Studios
16mm Scans - Kodak Film Lab