Sweet Home

A hidden hoarder receives an eviction notice she was hoping to avoid. Can she finally clean up and retain her dignity or will this be the moment she loses more than just what she owns.

  • Natasha Farina
    Director
  • Natasha Farina
    Writer
  • Katie Hinsley
    Producer
  • Christine English
    Key Cast
    "Diana Penny O'Brien"
  • Cecilia Svensson
    Key Cast
    "Sophie"
  • Project Type:
    Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 12, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    2,100 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - The University of Winchester
Director Biography - Natasha Farina

Having 10 years of experience in the entertainment and film industry, working with production companies whose clients include the BBC, Disney, and Apple TV, is a proud accomplishment for me. This level of experience and exposure to high-profile clients allows me to have a deep understanding of the industry and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results.

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Director Statement

For years I always thought about directing a project that involved materialism and the expectations that society puts on us all. I used to watch documentaries on hoarder syndrome and was astounded by how these people lived as well as sympathy for the subjects of the show. How trauma presents itself was saddening but intriguing.

For this film, alongside showing the extent of hoarderism, I wanted to question whether society should judge these people so harshly. Unlike other films I saw about this subject, I wanted to present Diana in a better light. She is just like all of us, but unfortunately where we may be able to hide the consequences of our traumas, hers are on full display. I wanted to question why we think it's wrong for people to live this way, but also show consequences of materialism and the sad reality of how many hoarders risk their lives to keep hold of their belongings.