ARTISTIC VISION & THEMES:
'STARLIGHT' is a short film that explores grief through a personal story of finding your way back home. 'STARLIGHT' captures a moment of transformation for 'The Woman' and 'The Girl', both one and the same. Separated decades ago, a devastating loss propels them back together again, in a spirit of survival, love and hope.
'STARLIGHT' explores the reality of grief, but it also wonders at the power of the inner-child within, as a source of creativity, openness and faith. 'STARLIGHT' uses movement, visual metaphor, sound-scapes and text to try and describe the indescribable. It is tender, honest and there are even some jokes in there!
This project is a tribute to my Dad, 'Moley' and to everyone who has helped and supported me. The vision for this short film has been inspired by a source beyond and above me, and it feels important to share the creation that has emerged from my own loss, with other people. I hope that 'STARLIGHT' can offer connection and reduce isolation for people who are living with grief and ease the taboo of talking about it.
We are proud to be shooting 'STARLIGHT' at the cornerHOUSE in Surbiton. This is where, as a child, I discovered the joy and power of creativity and community. It's special to be 'coming back home' in this sense, to make a work that reflects upon that theme too.
WHERE WE ARE AT:
We have made all of our material and are approaching the end of our rehearsal phase. We are planning our shoot and scheduling the editing and post-production phase. We are grateful to St Mary's Hall Stowmarket, SPILL Think Tank, DanceEast, V22 Communities and the cornerHOUSE. These organisations have helped us to develop the work so far, through the provision of free or discounted space and other valuable resources e.g. Artistic mentoring and Producer advice.
OUR AIMS:
We will be submitting 'STARLIGHT' into film festivals that are the right kind of fit for this creation.
We are looking to partner with charities that offer bereavement support, to help harness this short film as a catalyst for conversations about the complexities of grief and as a vehicle for people to access support networks. For example, we want to reach out to grief support charities who might be interested in being on a Q&A panel after screenings, and/or to have links to their services in our credits and promo.
WHAT WE ARE FUNDRAISING FOR SPECIFICALLY:
We are fundraising to cover a range of production and post-production costs including:
It would mean alot to have support at any level, to help bring this creation to life. Thank you, Rea and the 'STARLIGHT Team'.