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Through my Eyes

When a colorblind artist unintentionally reveals his condition to his boyfriend, their relationship is pushed into unfamiliar territory—forcing both to reconsider what it means to be seen, supported, and truly known.

  • George Segress
    Director
  • George Segress
    Writer
  • Ryder McDaniel
    Key Cast
    "Max"
  • Ferdinand Moscat
    Key Cast
    "Tyler"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    775 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, BlackMagic
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Northwestern University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Northwestern Undergraduate Film Festival

    June 1, 2024
Director Biography - George Segress

George Segress is a writer and director whose work explores queer intimacy, emotional perception, and the quiet intersections of identity and everyday life. A recent graduate of Northwestern University with degrees in Film and Art History, George brings a sharp eye for visual storytelling and spatial narrative. His films blend tenderness and formal experimentation to reflect the complexities of modern relationships.

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Director Statement

Through My Eyes is a quiet film about something loud: the invisible compromises we make in queer relationships—what we say, what we hide, and what we hope is understood without explanation. I wanted to explore how something as seemingly benign as colorblindness could become a lens through which to examine deeper questions of intimacy, miscommunication, and care. In a world that often demands perfection from queer people, the film gently asks: what happens when we admit we don’t see things the same way?

The idea came from a real moment—realizing someone I loved had been adjusting around me without saying so. The film doesn’t treat difference as tragic, but as a site of potential connection—if it’s met with mutual effort. I was also interested in visually communicating an internal experience, so the film is color-graded to simulate Deuteranopia, subtly shifting how viewers relate to color, expectation, and recognition.

At its core, Through My Eyes is about love that’s not flashy but faithful—about being met where you are, even if where you are isn’t perfect.