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Bodylands

The human body becomes a living sculpture in this film that aims to reimagine toxic societal beauty norms.

  • Sarah McColgan
    Director
  • Sarah McColgan
    Writer
  • Chloe Grace Laws
    Writer
  • Henrii Coleman
    Producer
  • Chris Crawford
    Producer
  • Anissa Folley
    Producer
  • Shantel Ashmead
    Key Cast
    "self"
  • Leila Rajab
    Key Cast
    "self"
  • Maci Montes
    Key Cast
    "self"
  • Caroline Diamond
    Key Cast
    "self"
  • Matt Burke
    Director of Photography
  • Mallory Talty
    Costume Designer
  • Donica Britton
    Hair and Makeup Artist
  • Sarah McColgan
    Editor
  • Theresa Stone
    Choreographer
  • Darrian Dinero
    Director Assistant
  • Chloe Grace Laws
    Narrator
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Experimental, Poetic, Documentary, Educational
  • Runtime:
    1 minute
  • Completion Date:
    May 14, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Alexa 35
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • New York Super Shorts
    New York
    United States
    September 20, 2023
  • Video Art and Experimental Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    November 17, 2023
  • Golden Short Film Festival
    Abruzzo
    Italy
    December 4, 2023
  • Los Angeles Super Shorts Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    December 5, 2023
  • Doc Berlin Film Festival
    Berlin
    Germany
    December 11, 2023
  • HOLLYWOOD SHORTSFEST
    Los Angeles
    United States
    December 15, 2023
    Best Experimental Short
Director Biography - Sarah McColgan

Sarah McColgan has developed a portfolio that blurs the lines between diverse genres, cultures and industries. She has produced award winning work in the worlds of motion and still photography. A graduate of NYC’s School of Visual Arts, McColgan began her career as an editorial photographer and her images have been published globally in countless magazines. As a director she has received a number of accolades from MTV VMA nominations, to UKMVA nominations, and her work has been shortlisted in a number of festivals. She is currently based in LA with her daughter and Husband.

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Director Statement

Women are often asked to manipulate ourselves in a variety of ways to fit into traditional notions of beauty. The imagery aims to creates a safe and empowering space for women to embrace their individuality without shame, presenting images that defy traditional canons of beauty and expand the meaning of form and shape. The subjects are placed in tight graphic compositions to create a sense of restriction, subtly showcasing the perpetual struggle to overcome limits and highlighting the inherent human desire for growth and freedom. There is no wrong way to have a body.