As I reviewed my earlier films, I realized that my work predominantly reflects my personal experiences, performances, and intimate memories. I am pleased to present this visual portfolio, my video diary.
Here are one-minute excerpts from my short films produced between 2014 and 2022.
„Hiding in the Grain“ – Created and completed during my MFA studies, this film explores themes of memories, friendship, politics, identity, and sexuality.„Earth Calling“ – A notably successful and unconventional piece, based on my personal experiences.„Matyas“ – One of my most acclaimed short films, inspired by „Otesanek,“ a 19th-century Czech fairy tale by Karel Jaromír Erben. The story revolves around a fearsome, perpetually hungry living log of wood. My adaptation reflects my experiences as a single, exhausted mother with a newborn son. I am particularly grateful for this film, as it serves as a poignant reminder of those challenging days. This film was created and completed during my BA studies.„Dream“ – A short film I created in Spain, warning about the dangers of an inevitable future.„Are You There?“ – A response to COVID-19 isolation.„Hang in There“ – Another response to COVID-19 isolation, depicting new limits and prohibitions, with even birds starting to sing backwards.„She“ – An experimental film developed during my MFA, portraying a mother psychologically challenged by sleep deprivation, with a focus on locations around James Street, Dublin.„Goodbye, Sherkin“ – A short experimental film, completed on Sherkin Island where I lived and studied for two and a half years. I lived in a very old house with my best friend, Jilkos the dog. These were the best and most challenging years of my single life. Thank you, Sherkin, and thank you, Charlie, for helping me survive.„Sharmaid“ – An older piece performed by myself, and a personal favorite. In this film, I was purely experimenting, feeling the cold of the ocean, and admiring (definitely not stalking) Dorothy Cross and her artwork.„Up Side Down“ – A time-lapse film of myself at Rosscarbery beach one early, chilly morning, performing a headstand for 54 minutes.„Draw Me, Ma“ – A series of drawings created during my pregnancy.„Lost and Found“ – A personal exploration of visceral emotions, capturing how listening to a specific song can evoke feelings for a lover I chose to leave.