Professor Jenna Zavrel's New Dance Film "Transmigration" Receives Multiple Honors

Published August 13, 2025

Dancers in wedding gowns, entangled.

Transmigration

Congratulations to Clinical Assistant Professor Jenna Zavrel. Her screendance Transmigration was accepted into four international film festivals this year, and was honored by several, for costume design and choreography.  

10,000 Dreams Film Festival (US and Canadian tour 2025-2026) 
Acceptance and received Honorable Mention in Costume Design
https://www.goldstandardarts.org/10kfilmfestival

X World Short Film Festival- (Rome, Italy) 
Official Global Artist Selection. Received award for “Best Choreography” 
https://www.welcometoxworld.com/XWWinners.html#DanceVideo

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Cyprus International Film Festival (Nicosia,Cyprus) 
Official Global Artist Selection
https://cyprusfilmfestival.org/cyiff-2025/

Magica Cinémathèque  (Paris, France) 
Official Global Artist Selection. Semi-Finalist Best Choreography 

Transmigration features performances from two UB Dance alumna: Brennah Woollis and Theo Qu. Camera assistance was provided by dance alum Karrigan Rotella.