I love myself and so should you

In this video, we witness a powerful message of self-expression and self-love. The protagonist is a young queer man who defies gender roles and societal expectations by dressing in a way that aligns with their authentic self. Despite facing opposition and discrimination from others, the protagonist remains committed to being true to themselves. Throughout the video, we see a series of expressive items and styles that challenge traditional gender roles and norms. The protagonist's message is clear: we must break free from these restrictive societal expectations and embrace self-expression as a means of self-love. As the video progresses, the protagonist reminds us that self-love is not only essential but also contagious. By loving ourselves and embracing our true selves, we can inspire others to do the same. The title, "I love myself, and so should you," is a clever play on words that encapsulates the video's central message. It encourages viewers to love themselves and accept others as they are, without judgment or discrimination. The goal is to spread awareness which can change views of the discomforted and comfort the minds of the like-minded. Overall, this video is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-expression, self-love, and acceptance. It's a call to action for all of us to break free from societal expectations and embrace our true selves and that of others with open hearts and minds.

  • Rasmus Bent Giera
    Writer
  • Rasmus Bent Giera
    Director
  • Maja Derylo
    Director
  • Rasmus Bent Giera
    Producer
  • Rasmus Bent Giera
    Key Cast
  • Amanda Ylimys
    Key Cast
    "Expression Arms"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Provocative, Artistic, Awareness, Self-love, Expression
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 9, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    20 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Finland
  • Country of Filming:
    Finland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Vertical
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1920 × 1920
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - TAMK
  • Lunatic Festival, Vernissage "Betwixt"
    Lüneburg
    Germany
  • iWeek at TAMK University of Applied Sciences
    Tampere
    Finland
Director - Rasmus Bent Giera, Maja Derylo