Being Human Performance | Mia Knop Jacobsen, Jeremy Friedman, Vyra Sachse . | TEDxMarvila
Performance ‘’Being Human’’ takes viewers on a metaphorical journey through time: From the dawn of humanity to the complexities of our modern world. We will be challenged to examine our actions and their profound impact on the planet, on each other, and on the future. Are you ready to be human?PERFORMANCE:
Vocalist & Composer: Mia Knop Jacobsen
Mixing & Sound Design/Production: Jeremy Friedman
Choreography: Natasha Stansell
Dancers: Natasha Stansell, Valdemir Ribas
Hair & Makeup: Neto Navarro
Fashion Stylists: João Telmo, Vyra Sachse
3D Jewellery Designer: Hengdi WangFILM:
Directed & Edited by: Vyra Sachse
Starring: Vasilisa Forbes
Director of Photography: Anna Volik
Production: Vyra Productions
Visual Effects Artist: Ruben Alexander Rosochacki
Music Composer, Vocalist & Narrator: Mia Knop Jacobsen
Music Mixing & Mastering: Jeremy Friedman
Sound Designer: Daryna Shcherbak
Sound Mixer: Santiago Couce
Fashion Stylist: Vyra Sachse
3D Jewellery Designer: Hengdi Wang
Camera Assistant: Stanislav Ratashnyuk
Gaffer: Fabio Rebelo Paiva
Hair & Makeup: Diksha Thapa, Neto Navarro
Production Assistants: Misha Allakhverdian, Tjörben Schlicher, Ivan Diogo Marques Camacho
Rental: Comuna Rental House
City Location: Marvilla House
Extras: Yasmin Barranqueiro, Jemi Laclé, Adriano Prates, Elmira Shahanaghi, Ieva Andrejevaite, Judith Servín, Ana Gonçalves
Special Thanks: Anel Imanbay, Nick Halonen, Fábio Pinto, Max Golov, Egor Chechkin, Melanie Briffa, Paul S. Tracey, Natasha Stansell ÆterLys is the collaborative debut of Barcelona-based producer/percussionist Jeremy Friedman and Berlin-based Danish singer/composer Mia Knop Jacobsen. After five years of behind-the-scenes collaboration, the duo steps into the spotlight with an electrifying fusion of experimental electronic art pop. Drawing comparisons to Björk, Arca, and FKA Twigs, ÆterLys made their major live debut at TEDx Marvila 2025, signaling a bold new voice in the avant-pop landscape./
Vyra Sachse is a Berlin-born film director, producer, and photographer whose work spans environmental awareness, social issues, and culture. Embracing a nomadic lifestyle, she has lived in Australia, Argentina, Thailand, Spain, and Portugal. Her films have been recognised at the Berlin Commercial Awards and Fashion Film Festival Milano. As a photographer, her work has been published in Vogue Italia, Vogue Netherlands, Kaltblut Magazine, and HUF Magazine. In 2025, she exhibited her nature photography with Sea Shepherd and directed the short film ‘’Being Human’’ for TEDx Marvila./
Valdemir Ribas, a Brazilian dancer from Salvador, Bahia, began his classical training in 1992 and later expanded into modern and contemporary styles under renowned mentors like Zebrinha and Rodrigo Pederneiras. He has performed on major stages worldwide, including Teatro Colón (Argentina), Sadler’s Wells (London), Théâtre des Champs-Élysées (Paris), and The Kennedy Center (Washington), with appearances across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
/Natasha Chystsiakova is an international dancer with over a decade of experience performing in Asia, South America, and Europe. She has worked with diverse teams across South Korea, Malaysia, and Portugal, with a repertoire spanning contemporary, samba, cabaret, and musical theatre. Notable highlights include The Prophet musical, competition wins in samba, and TV appearances on TVI and RTP in Portugal, including a performance in Cinderella at Lisbon’s Politeama Theatre. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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