Private Project

I See You

In a world where having the perfect baby is becoming a choice, a young mother is struggling to love and accept her daughter for who she is.

  • Briar Elizabeth March
    Director
    Dame Valerie Adams: More than Gold (2022), Mothers of the Revolution (2021)
  • Briar Elizabeth March
    Writer
    Dame Valerie Adams: More than Gold (2022), Mothers of the Revolution (2021)
  • Caroline Mary Hutchison
    Producer
    Kiwi Christmas
  • Ann March
    Key Cast
    "Julia"
    Shut Eye
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 15, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    New Zealand
  • Country of Filming:
    New Zealand
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival
    Auckland/Wellington
    New Zealand
    August 1, 2024
    New Zealand Premiere
    Finalist for New Zealand Best short film of 2024
  • Australian Women's Film Festival
    Sydney
    Australia
    September 18, 2024
    Australian Premiere
    Best Actor, Best Cinematography, Audience Award
Director Biography - Briar Elizabeth March

Briar March's films are diverse but grounded in a passionate desire to connect, foster debate and inspire social change. Feature documentaries include Dame Valerie Adams: More than Gold (2022), Mothers of the Revolution (2021), There Once was an Island (2010). Her work has premiered at international festivals including Sundance, SXSW, IDFA and the BFI London Film Festival. She has received numerous awards. Briar is a Fulbright scholar. She has an MFA in documentary filmmaking from Stanford University. I See You is her first drama.

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Director Statement

I See You is a short film partially funded by the New Zealand Film Commission. It tells the story of a young Mum struggling to accept her baby who has Down syndrome. Both myself and the producer, Caroline Hutchison, have sons with Down Syndrome. We have experienced the issues that I See You explores. The internal question at the heart of the film is both personal and relatable for all parents. "How can I see my child for who they are?" I See You is a challenging and heart warming film that has us questioning our own judgments and expectations and ultimately supports us to accept and embrace people for who they really are.