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Fran Chudnoff, also known as Franz (they/them), is a Tkaronto based millennial, with a BFA in performance, and paying rent as a multidisciplinary artist. They are a dance maker, video artist, photographer, and a true beginner when it comes to learning 3D modelling and digital illustration. Their work is in conversation with post internet aesthetics, gender deviance, and shaping a “social aura” through aspirational imagery. In 2020, Fran completed a 3-year Emerging Artist research residency at Dancemakers Centre for Creation with Driftnote where together they created the supported solo work – FACE RIDER. Their film ALL THINGS GROW is an official selection in the Regards Hybrides’ permanent Collection of Canadian screendance works. It is one of fifty-five short and long films produced between 1980 and 2020 that represent a wide range of cinechoreographic approaches. Fran is currently performing and touring in Andrew Tay and Stephen Thompson’s MAKE BANANA CRY – a subversive runway featuring a parade of body politics prepared to trouble the Western gaze.