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ALIEN. From Different Dimensions

ALIEN. From Different Dimensions by Jurita Kalite is a 20-minute short film that explores the migration crisis through the lens of art and personal stories. Beginning with the White Cliffs of Dover, the film weaves together dramatic visual images of the English Channel with an emotional interview of a migrant recounting their harrowing journey to the UK. Through news montages and a powerful presentation of Jurita’s painting The Great Migration to Britain, the film reflects on the dangerous crossings and the human stories behind them. It highlights the tragedy of lost lives and seeks to keep these stories alive through art and memory, drawing attention to the plight of those who have lost their homes. Specially for the film, soprano Irina Pskovitina performed works by Mozart and Albinoni.
🏆 Award Winner 2024: Diploma "The Best Pictorial Art" from SIFFA Independent International Film Festival (London UK)

  • Jurita Kalite
    Producer
    SIFFAFree2024
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 14, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    MP4/HD Codecs: MPEG-4 AAC, H.264
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - WAES
  • Film Premiere
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 20, 2024
    Vue Cinema London - Piccadilly
    The SIFFA UK Film Festival has send film "ALIEN. From Different Dimensions" the official "Selected Film" icon
  • Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    🏆 Award Winner 2024: Diploma "The Best Pictorial Art" from SIFFA Independent International Film Festival (London UK)
Distribution Information
  • At the moment, the film has not been shown at other festivals or platforms. Distribution opportunities are currently being explored.
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Director Biography

Jurita Kalite (Jurita Art)
Artist and Visual Historian, is a nationally recognized artist and visual historian based in London. Born in 1966 in Riga, Latvia, she initially pursued a successful career in web design before shifting her focus to fine art, where she expresses her emotions and experiences through her work.
Jurita has held solo exhibitions and received numerous art prizes, showcasing her talent in various venues outside her home country. Her work has garnered attention in both national and specialist press.
Education and Training
University of Tel Aviv: Certificate in History (2005)
University of the Arts London (UAL): Diploma in Art and Design (2022-2024)
Private Lessons: Painting, drawing, and composition from Soviet/Estonian artist Sergey Minin (2016-2024) and from British/French artists Carol Baker and Francine Baker (2016-2019).
Artistic Philosophy
Jurita believes in the importance of expressing genuine feelings drawn from personal experience, life, beauty, and nature. Her art aims to capture transient moments and reflect the history of art itself.

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= Notable Achievements =

2024:
🏆 Award Winner 2024: The film has been selected as an award winner at the SIFFA: Independent International Film Festival and received a diploma for "The Best Pictorial Art."

Nominated for the Festival of Learning Award in the UK.

2023: Awarded a "Highly Commended" certificate at the City Hall of Westminster, London, UK.

2021: Received a Special Diploma for personal merit and contribution to strengthening friendships among peoples from the Diplomatic Services, London, UK.

2020: Received the AGSA Qualification Certificate, Professional Level 2, from The Fine Art Guild Society of Artists, UK.

2020: Received a “Thank You” letter from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, recognizing her oil painting "My Dog Bad Boy Tyler."
Exhibitions

2019: Awarded the "Star 2019" prize by The Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP on the recommendation of Natasha Hart MBE, President of the Newham All Star Sports Academy (NASSA). Jurita attended the awards ceremony hosted in the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

2019: Founded the BadBoyLove Commendation international awards for animals, celebrating their invaluable contributions to our lives.

Jurita’s work has been featured in various exhibitions, including:

2024-2025: “The Great Migration to Britain” at WAES, Lisson Grove, London.

February 2025: Upcoming group exhibition at the Parallax Art Fair, Chelsea, London.

2023: Exhibited a large 3D relief painting titled “The Last Day of Pompeii” at WAES, Lisson Grove, London.

= Client List =

Her clients include prominent figures such as:

Charles Stewart, Vice President of the Sochi International Film Festival & Awards (SIFFA)
Natasha Hart MBE, NASSA Founder and Chief Executive
Luca Natali Stradivari, descendant of the famed violin maker
Harshvardhan Rane, Bollywood actor
Carlos Martinez (Warlok), Hip-Hop artist

= Publications and Media =

Jurita has been featured in various publications and interviews, highlighting her artistic journey:
2024: Featured in the February issue of Parnas, the International Journal of Literature and Art.
2023: Interviewed on Baltic Channel TV and included in Evgeny Skoblov’s published book on mass media.

= Contact =
For inquiries and collaborations, you can connect with Jurita through her social media channels:
Website: www.JuritaArt.com
Facebook: Jurita.Art
Instagram: @jurita_art
Twitter/X: @JuritaArt
YouTube: @juritaart
LinkedIn: juritaart