Kismet Artists DP Michael Faller Shoots Documentary “Tiler Peck: Suspending Time.”
In one of the most anticipated dance-documentaries of 2025, Kismet Artists DP Michael Faller serves as the visual architect behind the world premiere of Tiler Peck: Suspending Time, a cinematic portrait of one of ballet’s brightest luminaries.
Directed by Alex Ramsey, the film offers a deeply intimate look into the life, artistry, and challenges of New York City Ballet prima ballerina Tiler Peck. When it debuts at the San Francisco Dance Film Festival, the film will show Faller’s exquisite, carefully composed and emotionally charged imagery.
Tiler Peck: Suspending Time reveals a story with artistic revolution. Audiences will witness the profound emotional and physical journey that fueled Tiler Peck’s creative rebirth from injury and recovery to creative rediscovery and personal transformation. The film lays bare the raw edges of a dancer who refuses to stop evolving, capturing the relentless pursuit of artistry, resilience, and renewal.
With Kismet Artists DP Michael Faller‘s visual storytelling, the documentary becomes much more than a narrative of perseverance. Faller’s cinematographic approach turns each frame into a moving canvas, using light, space, and rhythm to mirror the pulse of Peck’s movement. Every shot feels intentional, designed to let the audience experience dance as emotion rather than simply motion.
Tiler Peck emerges not only as a prima ballerina, but also as a creative force determined to redefine her craft.
Tiler Peck, renowned for her precision and passion as a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, has long been celebrated for pushing the boundaries of classical ballet. In Tiler Peck: Suspending Time, she emerges not only as a prima ballerina but also as a creative force determined to redefine her craft. The film follows her through six years of artistic reinvention, capturing the vulnerability and determination that shape her as a dancer and as a person.
Under the direction of Alex Ramsey, the documentary balances the grandeur of performance with the intimacy of personal struggle. Ramsey brings an observant and sensitive eye to the project, highlighting the delicate balance between discipline and inspiration. He seamlessly blends behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage with moments of breathtaking choreography by Peck herself as well as legendary choreographers such as George Balanchine, William Forsythe, Alonzo King, and Christopher Wheeldon. The result is a cinematic experience that feels both epic and deeply human.
Kismet Artists DP Michael Faller’s visual style of Tiler Peck: Suspending Time captures the subtleties of movement and transforms dance into visual poetry. Whether following the arc of Peck’s pirouette or resting in moments of still reflection, his cinematography draws viewers closer to the emotional core of the story.
Faller’s camera work lets the audience dance alongside Peck, experiencing her journey one graceful step at a time. Faller’s collaboration with Ramsey ensures that every frame resonates with intention and integrity creating a visual symphony that honors both the physicality and the soul of dance.
New York City Ballet prima ballerina Tiler Peck offers her life and artistry with complete openness, while Alex Ramsey guides the story with empathy and precision. Under the thoughtful moderation of Tamara Rojo, the world premiere becomes a celebration of collaboration, creativity, and courage.
When Tiler Peck: Suspending Time makes its world premiere at the San Francisco Dance Film Festival, it will mark a landmark convergence of movement, image, and storytelling. Thanks to the artistry of Kismet Artists DP Michael Faller, this film promises to leave audiences inspired.
