Private Project

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A young girl wakes up to find herself trapped in an abusive relationship. She finds the courage and love from within as she picks herself back up and frees herself from this toxic relationship.

  • Maria E
    Director
  • Maria E
    Producer
  • Rachelle Nault
    Key Cast
  • Kristoff Felix
    Key Cast
  • Maria E
    Cinematography
  • Maria E
    Choreography
  • Nicholas Gregory
    Gaffer
  • Joshua McKinnon
    Key Grip
  • Maria E
    Editor
  • Marie & Mickey
    Special Thanks
  • Oh Wonder
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 24, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    223 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Iphone - 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director - Maria E
Director Statement

When I first heard this song, I was going though a very difficult breakup. Every time I listened to it I had this vision of a studio filled with light and no one in it, but me. And it was just me doing a contemporary dance piece to the song. I felt like I was able to express myself through the movements and feel this release, even if I just imagined it. This vision helped me in the process of healing after the break up.

For the music video, I created a story behind it that is by no means accurate to a breakup up I was going through in the past, but was rather inspired by it. A story about a girl trapped in an abusive relationship. Despite the love she has for him, she knows she needs to pick herself up and be free of him. Essentially, this is my catharsis project experienced in real time.