PORTRAITS

An anthology series

Exploring the theme of ‘a curated self’ - versions of ourselves that are composed, constructed and packaged. In Portraits, the characters present their ‘curated selves’, yet inadvertently reveal the inescapable truth that seeps through the cracks. Rooted in the millennial experience these pieces touch on painfully relevant current affairs: a young woman makes a vlog to find Britain a Supreme Leader; a Tinder date story questions what control over one’s own body actually looks like; a kleptomaniac turns catfisher; a group of people on the outskirts of society explore feelings of rage over their lack of control in life. With echos of Black Mirror, Portraits bridges the gap between spoken-word poetry, art, and digital culture.

You can now watch the full anthology series below or on Vimeo.

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  • SPECIAL EVENT: Underwire Film Festival hosts Official Premiere + Panel Discussion 2019

  • WINNER Honourable Mention Best Experimental Film - Vegas Movie Awards 2019

  • OFFICIAL SELECTION - Dumbo Film Festival 2019

  • OFFICIAL SELECTION - Feel The Reel IFF 2019

  • OFFICIAL SELECTION - DSOFF 2018

  • OFFICIAL SELECTION - Micro Acts London 2018 (Portrait of a Vigilante)


The Team:

Directed and Produced by Amani Zardoe

Writers: Amani Zardoe, Hatty Jones, Maud Dromgoole, Jessica Sîan

Performed by: Hatty Jones, Jessica Sîan, Diany Samba-Bandza, Lara Sawalha, Patrick Osborne, Nathan Ampofo, Amani Zardoe
Cinematographers: Christian Kinde, Josh Bamber
Sound Recording/Design: Daniel Kinde
Editor: Gabriella Russell
Colourist: Garry Maddison @ Coda Post Production
Original Theme: Aisling Brouwer