echo
A reframing of the classic tale of Narcissus, the director draws on snippets of conversation with a trusted friend to muse on gender and identity. Just as shimmers are difficult to grasp as knowable entities, so does the concept of a gendered self feel unknowable except through reflection. Is it Narcissus that Echo truly longs for, or simply the Knowing he possesses when gazing upon himself?
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Serena AguirreDirector
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Serena AguirreWriter
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EmilioWriter
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Serena AguirreProducer
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Serena AguirreKey Cast
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Shrish Vijaya SudharsanPhotography
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Jessica ToothPhotographyMurder at Curtain Call
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Mahiro TanakaSubtitles
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Project Type:Experimental, Short, Student
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Genres:Experimental, Horror, Queer, video poetry, media poetry
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Runtime:4 minutes 47 seconds
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Completion Date:December 9, 2022
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Production Budget:75 GBP
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital (iPhone XR)
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - King's College London
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KCL Strand Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
December 9, 2022
Student Premiere
Official Selection
Chronically curious and cursedly passionate, Serena Aguirre is a multidisciplinary writer and artist. They are driven by questions of identity and moral philosophy, particularly around neurodivergence, personhood, and disability. Currently, Serena is completing an MA in Film at King's College London.