(girl) cruelty
Kaiya J.
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My film revolved around a teenage girl, subject to bullying at school, who now resides elsewhere, but her tormenters won't leave her alone. As her bullies change tactics to leaving cryptic voicemails, their cruelty is conveyed in subdued ways showcasing the subtlety of their manipulation and viciousness. On the receiving end of the threats, the girl's emotions are relayed through portraits of her eyes and short animations. I created the film in response to cyberbullying especially among teenage girls. I chose an experimental lens to focus on capturing the raw emotions portrayed through the eyes and through thoughts expressed as short animations.
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I was angry about my inability to openly express my queer identity and the pressure of being a girl. I didn't what to do with my emotions. Though I’m still finding my voice and style as a filmmaker, filmmaking has taught me how to love myself and learn to recognize the love and power around me.
