A process of somatic filming explores the development of a somatic method of filming, where the filmmaker observes themselves as a sensing-moving self while engaging in a durational, site-specific practice with another mover. For the past six years, mover Claire Loussouarn and filmmaker Dominique Rivoal have returned monthly to Hackney Marshes, engaging in an ongoing dialogue with this dynamic, ever-changing landscape. Through an embodied approach to filming, this essay examines the interplay between the marshes, the mover, and the self, exploring movement as a form of relational inquiry. Additionally, it introduces camera-witnessing, an adaptation of the witnessing method from Authentic Movement, which cultivates sensory awareness, kinesthetic empathy, and dual awareness of both self and mover. By attending to movement, the filmmaker has deepened their sensitivity to different types of motion, intention, and relational dynamics. This essay shares these insights, inviting viewers into a nuanced exploration of movement, presence, and embodied filmmaking.
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