In My Nature

Two men exploring their new relationship find solace in a nearby park, where the uncertainty of the real world can’t seem to reach them.

  • Carley Wymer
    Director
  • Carley Wymer
    Writer
  • Carley Wymer
    Producer
  • Noel McInerney
    Key Cast
    "Will"
  • Jarlath Burns
    Key Cast
    "Eoin"
  • Ben Purdy
    Key Cast
    "James"
  • Francesco Gallicchio
    Key Cast
    "Oscar"
  • Zach Daniel
    Cinematography
  • Andrew Johnston
    Assistant Director
  • Chambliss Schneider
    Assistant Director
  • Peter Finlay
    Sound
  • Cait Freda
    Boom Operator
  • Conor Crilly
    Boom Operator
  • Caitlin O'Donnell
    Makeup
  • Emma Berube
    Producion Assistant
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 20, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland, United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Blackmagic, GH5
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Queen's University Belfast
Director Biography - Carley Wymer

My name is Carley Wymer, I am a 25 year old filmmaker from Ohio, USA. Before I discovered my passion for film I received my BA in Biology from Miami University, and went on to work in animal rehabilitation and veterinary work for a couple years. Along the way I realized how much I missed filmmaking, which I had dabbled in through a co-major program for Film Studies at MU. I swallowed my pride and moved back home to save money for a film master's program where I could learn more technical skills. Feeling adventurous (and tired of Ohio), I chose Queen's University Belfast in Ireland.

As an academic I have done research in queer cinema studies since my time in undergrad. As a writer and filmmaker I mostly deal in realism, favoring slow cinema and minimal narratives. These days my specialty is video editing, though I still fill many days writing and directing with friends. What drew me to film was its ability to provoke emotion, and I continue to make that my priority in all my work.

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Director Statement

This film was created as part of a dissertation project for the Film MA program at Queen's University Belfast. It explores the research question of how natural settings in film can be sites for queer liberation. In addition to answering this question, I focused on exploring the ups and downs of coming to terms with one's identity, and the bravery involved in choosing yourself. I hope this film encourages empathy for both experiences.