Private Project

Mirrors

Shot on 16mm film, Mirrors is a lucid diary and poetic map of an island, its relationships, customs, rifts and bonds, depicting its diverse individuals, communities, and historic events. As we gaze at our reflection in this film, it takes us on a mesmeric journey through seven unprecedented years, in England.

  • Paul Daly
    Director
  • Jacqui Davies
    Producer
  • Stefan Smith
    Composer
  • Adam Biskupski
    Editor
  • Completion Date:
    April 14, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • PRIMITIVE FILM
    Sales Agent
    Country: United Kingdom
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Paul Daly

Paul's highly personal and experiential work focuses on marginalised communities, the working class, and the effects of austerity through the use of analogue formats in still and moving image.

In 2018 he was one of the 100 winners of The British Journal of Photography's 'Portrait of Britain' prize and was exhibited nationwide.

Based in Coventry, UK.

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Director Statement

The project began as a record of places related to my working-class upbringing. I reconnected with communities who were part of my sense of identity growing up in Coventry, this compelled me to learn about and document the diverse range of cultures in this country. Over the past seven years, this journey has challenged me in all manner of ways. It was deeply rewarding building connections with so many communities across England, and within the film. I hope the film challenges the stereotypes and misconceptions viewers might have about communities and cultures, to inspire an openness and willingness to connect with others, and to celebrate the human spirit.