• Search
  • Login or Sign Up

Period Piece

Short Films
2018
2 min
Directed by Dasha Orlova & Alexandra Velasco

A fashion film about menstruation featuring the Swaje Iovery Opaque collection. The collective dance narrates a story of womanhood in an effort to diminish the stigma around menstrual cycles.

"The importance of this piece is in the storytelling and in what the artwork symbolises, especially with the current societal climate," say the filmmakers. "Focusing on women and menstruation is important and propagating the voice of the woman as a collective at this moment in history."

Fashion film by Dasha Orlova & Alexandra Velasco. Original concept by Imani Quinn. Music by Drum & Lace. Choreography by Imani Quinn. Dancers: Özgecan Tapa, Zuri Adele, Carly Cannata & Imani Quinn. Camera Assistant: Caroline Lucia. Shot in the Salton Sea in 2018

Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on film screenings and residencies.

You can opt out anytime. We will treat your information with respect. For more information about our privacy practices please read Boiler Room's Privacy Notice. By clicking above, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.

Boiler Room

  • About
  • Editorial
  • SoundCloud
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Apple Music

Projects

  • Broadcast Lab
  • Energy

Information

  • Brand Partnerships
  • Accessibility
  • Support
  • Careers
  • Privacy Notice
  • Cookie Notice
  • Website Terms Of Use
  • Open Dance Floor Policy
  • Purchase Terms & Conditions

Period Piece

Short Films
2018
2 min
Directed by Dasha Orlova & Alexandra Velasco

A fashion film about menstruation featuring the Swaje Iovery Opaque collection. The collective dance narrates a story of womanhood in an effort to diminish the stigma around menstrual cycles.

"The importance of this piece is in the storytelling and in what the artwork symbolises, especially with the current societal climate," say the filmmakers. "Focusing on women and menstruation is important and propagating the voice of the woman as a collective at this moment in history."

Fashion film by Dasha Orlova & Alexandra Velasco. Original concept by Imani Quinn. Music by Drum & Lace. Choreography by Imani Quinn. Dancers: Özgecan Tapa, Zuri Adele, Carly Cannata & Imani Quinn. Camera Assistant: Caroline Lucia. Shot in the Salton Sea in 2018

Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on film screenings and residencies.

You can opt out anytime. We will treat your information with respect. For more information about our privacy practices please read Boiler Room's Privacy Notice. By clicking above, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.

Boiler Room

  • About
  • Editorial
  • SoundCloud
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Apple Music

Projects

  • Broadcast Lab
  • Energy

Information

  • Brand Partnerships
  • Accessibility
  • Support
  • Careers
  • Privacy Notice
  • Cookie Notice
  • Website Terms Of Use
  • Open Dance Floor Policy
  • Purchase Terms & Conditions
© 2026 BOILER ROOM
© 2026 BOILER ROOM

Boiler Room

  • About
  • Editorial
  • SoundCloud
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Apple Music

Boiler Room

  • About
  • Editorial
  • SoundCloud
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Apple Music