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