PROM
a full length music video experience featuring music by SZA.
filmed in 2018.
PROM is a short film love letter to Permanence not defined by time, but emotion. It’s the people and experiences that make us feel like a moment of pure joy and inspiration can echo for decades, the true embodiment of “forever”. It was a way that I could explore a snapshot of embracing the feeling of becoming, the release we feel in nostalgia, and moving through fear.
Strangely my earliest memory of fear was the fear of time moving by too fast. As much as the thought of growing up included life and excitement, as a child I somehow also knew it came with feeling lost, feeling loss. Growing up and growing old. Growing apart, within, beside someone. The waves of being thrust forward, through, and uncontrollably, both made me want to dig my heels in and mourn a moment before it happens.
As I got older it faded without notice. Suddenly the power of a memory behind me was comforting. One smile of love and friendship, a touch, one look. I’m back here. A song, a laugh. To be present and respect the weight of the moment in front of me.
What started as resistance and fear has altered slightly. Fear turned freedom. ❤️
Grateful to finally release this project after so much time as it propelled learning about my capabilities as an artist and a creative. Thank you for watching!
CONCEPT AND STORY INSPIRATION
Creative & Artistic Direction
it was really important to me to mirror the same essence that the music provided. i wanted to be “reminiscent” of a time period instead of anchoring myself to trying to be accurate to a certain era. from coordinating with main cast to extras to production team, i thought using elements such as lighting, set design, and wardrobe to create this modern world with older influences can build that nostalgic feeling no matter your age along with feelings of youth and happiness. i needed to claim that balance where i was able to paint a picture of a surreal world while still feeling familiar.
BEFORE:
Apartment Living Room
AFTER:
Girls Bedroom
BEFORE:
Dance Studio
AFTER:
PROM scene