“In Her Own Light” is a short film that takes a look at the different life stages a woman goes through as she paves her own path after being knocked off of the societally recognized “beaten path”.
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“In Her Own Light” is a short film that takes a look at the life stages a woman goes through as she paves her own path after being knocked off of the societally recognized “beaten path”. This is a silent short film that lasts 5 minutes and 10 seconds. Since this piece has been filmed in the silhouette/backlit technique, the movie conveys its message of “caring for your self worth and potential” through music and the actors’ body language in a series of sequences.
The film exhibits the theme of care through the idea of “caring for your potential to thrive.” While life offers its ups and downs to all of us, it is important that an individual – male or female- feels secure in knowing that regardless of whatever adversity they face, he or she always has the potential to make the necessary pivots in order to build a life that meets their full potential. With every curve ball comes an opportunity for a person to evolve their perspective and grow as a person to become a better version of themselves.
The film begins with a mother-to-be as she cradles her baby bump in anticipation of her newborn. The mother raises her daughter and is there for her big moments such as first steps, first days of school, graduations, and her wedding. As the daughter goes through the phases of married life, there comes a point where her new identity as a wife comes to a halt as her husband decides to end the marriage. The woman then is left feeling hopeless and directionless, since she feels that there is no life for a woman after a divorce. In these moments, the woman interacts with her friends who help and support her as she finds new meaning and direction. In the end, the woman finds her purpose and path and embarks on a new big moment where she feels confident in her ability to make an impact and thrive in the world.
“In Her Own Light” can be seen as a commentary on the different roles that a female embodies throughout her life: mother, sister, daughter, wife. Among all of these roles, some may forget the most important and most permanent role she has: woman. From a societal standpoint, women have been held up to an expectation that at times require them to think of others more than they think or care for their own well-being. While it is important to take care of loved ones around you, it is also important to nurture your own potential and be able to stand independently.
Flim Maker: Karishma Merchant
I have always been very interested in the process of creating films. All of the behind the scenes elements intrigue me. There is so much creativity involved in the process, and I am excited to continue down this journey of creating films that make my ideas a reality!
