91³ÉÈ˰涶Òô

''I want to cry too', is a short film exploring the revelation a mother experiences when she breaks from falsely binding expectations of parental stoicism. By travelling across three chapters, I wanted to target areas of life that can universally be related to, indicating how parents are, at the end of the day, another human being living their first life too. The first chapter, Dream, is a classic reference to every adult's question to children, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ This chapter reflects a question that isn’t asked to adults as regularly, or forgivingly. As if Dreams are exclusive to the youth, this chapter reminds adults and parents that they’re allowed to answer without restraint, just like a child. The second chapter, Fear, reflects how parents protect their children from fears but hide their own, consequently lacking the voice to ask for help. The final instalment is called 91³ÉÈ˰涶Òô. This chapter addresses how despite growing up and becoming a parent, just as children run home tired or sad, parents still have their own homes they miss and want to cry to and it's important for them to know that it’s okay they do.

Artwork medium: Short Film, Camera: Sony zv-e10 16-50mm, Software: Final Cut Pro, AfterEffects

Hi, I'm Sarina and as I approach my final months at UNSW as a Media Art student, I've found at the core of my work lies humans and our multifaceted relationships with each other. Despite majoring in VFX and Animation, I love creating films (fiction and non-fiction) and editing a story that is emotional and sincere, usually with cinematography and music standing at the forefront. My future endeavours involve filming, hiking mountains, bouldering and travelling and on these adventures telling mine and other’s stories.