Artifice: Luxury and Danger Co-exist in an Ancient Hacienda

Yohanan Doron’s Artifice is an experimental fashion short set within a woman’s fever dream as she and multiple others wait or prepare for a mysterious ceremony. Four minutes long and totally devoid of dialogues, the film uses editing and elaborate compositions to construct meaning.  Luxuriant colour palettes are the first thing one notices about Artifice,… Continue reading Artifice: Luxury and Danger Co-exist in an Ancient Hacienda

Mijo: A Celebration Of Identity And Fashion

Mazdey’s Mijo is an unrestrained celebration of fashion, colour and vibrancy. With its extensive use of jump cuts, it picks up a playful momentum, which further highlights its flirtation with colour and an authentic celebration of self.  The titular character, Mijo (Gerardo Rocha) works as a mascot, not appearing to particularly enjoy handing out pamphlets… Continue reading Mijo: A Celebration Of Identity And Fashion

Adel: A Tale Of Disillusionment And How To Cope With It

Rags to riches is an alluring myth. Ask most heroes of these tales, and they will perpetuate it. It is an attractive tale and it does wonders for your public persona. But look closer, and the myth falls apart. The journey, in truth, is like all other journeys. Protracted, draining, testing, completely non-linear, and by… Continue reading Adel: A Tale Of Disillusionment And How To Cope With It

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