Ready, Set, Fly

The concept of our film focuses on the theme of true fulfilment; it can be achieved when we do the things we love for its own sake rather than for external validation. The idea stems from a personal experience of feeling inferior amongst close friends. The thought of feeling less important or overshadowed by others because of their abilities or the attention they get, made it difficult to realise that life isn’t all about competing to be the best. The constant need to compare and surpass blinds you from seeing what you’re good at, and the negative perspective hinders us from positively improving upon ourselves.

We wanted our audience to understand the film regardless of their age, and address the issue of overly relying on external validation to determine self worth. The film bounced around many interpretations of how the theme could be communicated by exploring moments that made us feel the need for external validation. By using anthropomorphic animals in the film, it allows for more open interpretations of how the theme could be conveyed, and appeal to a wider range of viewers.

Directing a film isn’t easy, but the outcome is rewarding. My ambition as a filmmaker is for my stories to help others and teach them valuable lessons to enrich their lives, as well as something everyone can enjoy.