SWALLOWING

An experimental look into the sexualisation of young girls in the digital age; at a stage of their lives when they don't know what sexualisation is. This morphs into girls conforming to the social pressures and norms forced by this sexualisation.

  • Maia Matthews
    Director
  • Maia Matthews
    Writer
  • Maia Matthews
    Producer
    Dropscare
  • Talia Raaj
    Key Cast
    "Unnamed Girl"
  • Kayley Atkinson
    Cinematographer
    Dropscare
  • Alana Paterson
    Production Designer
  • Dylan Mac
    Graphics
  • Daryl Sparkes
    Executive Producer
  • Alexa Kilmowsow
    Production Assistant
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 37 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 11, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    0 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Maia Matthews

Maia Matthews is an emerging filmmaker finishing a Bachelor degree of Creative Arts in 2019, majoring in film; she attended the University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Central campus, just outside Brisbane. Born in 1996, from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. With experience in producing and directing, paired with immense passion for the industry, she will continue to share and tell stories.

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Director Statement

Films have a way of speaking to people and evoking emotions that words can't. I set out to show my experiences, thoughts and frustration; through this I created SWALLOWING.