Joaquín Pittaluga

Often we compare our lives to the posts we see on social media without knowing what someone is going through. Beautiful Catastrophe explores the life and psyche of Heidi, a 30 something year old woman living in New York, who is struggling with a breakup from now her ex-fiancee Mark, a recent miscarriage, substance abuse and the lasting impact of a difficult childhood. On social media, Heidi only showcases a perfect image of herself causing her many followers to envy her. However as Heidi looks for happiness while trying to overcome her struggles, we realize things are not always as they appear.

Through the Modern Looking Glass showcases the different forms and causes of depression. Online these characters look like they have it all, but in reality they're struggling with issues of their own. Things are not always what they seem..