SECRET MESSAGE - Other Wise
Synopsis
Inspired by a dream, it is a reflection on the sentiment of loss. Working with film material directly, by combining handmade film, slides made from found plants and animals, and original ethereal imagery it considers abstract concepts within a romantic framework to create a visual poem. "The film is hand made using letraset, insects and plants" - Tess Hughes-Freeland
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