Hetty Film

A conceptual art film that presents the seemingly mundane, yet powerful meditative journey of hoovering within the courts of St John's College.

  • Alexander Kusztyk
    Director
  • Alexander Kusztyk
    Writer
  • Alexander Kusztyk
    Producer
  • John Donegan-Cross
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 2, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - St John's College, University of Cambridge
  • St John's College Student Art and Photography Competition
    Cambridge
    United Kingdom
    May 9, 2023
    UK Premiere
    1st Place in Film
  • MORNING FRESH Film Exhibition
    Akron, Ohio
    United States
    April 15, 2023
Director Biography - Alexander Kusztyk

Alexander Kusztyk is an Art History PhD candidate at St John’s College, University of Cambridge. He explores and redefines his academic research within his own artistic practice, working primarily with language, film, and found objects to manifest conceptual notions that often require the imagination to complete. Participation is welcomed in Alexander’s work and individuals are invited to perform his text-based artworks either physically or mentally. His influences are Yoko Ono and Fluxus.

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'Hetty Film' presents the seemingly mundane, yet powerful meditative journey of hoovering within the courts of St John's College.