Safien van Westing
Directing
Biography
Safien, a 20-year-old director, was born and raised in Amsterdam. She attended an art high school where she began shooting her first short films. After graduation, she moved to Denmark in 2021 to study at the European Film College. After completing her studies, she moved to Berlin, where she is currently employed at the film production company ANORAK. In 2023/2024, she collaborated with ANORAK Film to create her second short film, "Philophobic."
Known For
Philophobic delves into the complexities of modern relationships, offering a glimpse into the emotional journey of a young woman navigating love and fear. Through the lens of her bedroom and the use of viewmaster reels, viewers witness her struggle to reconcile her longing for connection with her deep-seated fear of vulnerability. As she grapples with her emotional detachment, Philophobic prompts reflection on the fragile nature of Gen Z relationships and the universal quest for validation.
Philophobic
Sandra is a young modern woman working hard to achieve her goals. She eats healthy and works out, but also takes time to enjoy a nice meal with her close friends and a glass of wine. Strange things start to happen around Sandra's house. She doesn't really notice in the beginning, but that all changes one day. One day Sandra is out running and she comes by 2 strangers scouting through a window. She yells at them, but they don't respond back. They just turn their head and look. This strange experience comes closer to her and things get more weird around her.
Weather Vane
When one brother dies, the other is left with his memories. He struggles with the toxic relationship and his feelings, does the death means relief or does it deserve mourning, because they are connected by blood and half of him will always stay.