Je Reve, Je Desire

I Dream, I Desire

With the NWS over, I am excited to publish the photographs from the scheme I based my stall design on.  I wanted to do something different and as I am a film fanatic, I decided to shoot a short film to project on one of the walls in the stall.  The purpose of this film is to show artistic and creative ability.  The theme is loosely based on the movie The Company of Wolves.  The concept is below and as you will see the inspiration for my decor was developed from this image.  The video can be viewed further down in the blog, located between the lovely stills taken on location.

The short film, 7.5 minutes in total, shows two girls in a whimsical setting, having a picnic and playing dress up.  They day-dream about getting married and are, at almost half time in the film, transformed into brides, but danger lurks around the corner!

PHOTOGRAPHS BELOW ARE BY SARAH MORTON PHOTOGRAPHY

We are often told that our desires can be dangerous and that we should avoid them, it can only lead to disaster. In I dream, I desire, the scenes set the stage for the playing out of desire – the desire that as girls we become aware of through our teenage years. The desire here is clear – but so too is the prohibition and the danger, represented by the wolf.

In the short film however, rather than being afraid of that which they desire, they embrace it and decide to follow a path unknown and hitherto forbidden to young girls, in search of womanhood.

PHOTOGRAPHS BELOW BY CRAIG ALLEN

I invite you however to watch the 7.5 minute film.  You will no doubt have your own interpretation and come to your own conclusion.  We were able to capture some beautiful footage and I am sure you will love the dramatic introduction of the wolf, about half way through.  I would love to hear some comments and feedback.

THE FILM

I would like to take the opportunity to thank Adam Cluer from SE3 Productions for producing the film.  I know that we are both so proud of the final result, and I enjoyed the editing process no end!  Brides, looking for a videographer who will offer something a lot more than the conventional, this is your guy!! The film was shot on location at the Woodlands Farm Trust.

PHOTOGRAPHS BELOW ARE BY SARAH MORTON PHOTOGRAPHY

Thank you to Janet Mohapi-Banks for the wedding cake both in the film and for my stall, Chantal Flores for the gorgeous arrangement in my stall at the show, Aga Borowa as make-up artist, Katherine Elizabeth Millinery for the head-pieces as well as Lucy Ledger Design for the vintage stationary. The stills photography was done by Craig Allen and the lovely Sarah Morton. Thank you to Zuzanna, the dark-haired beauty who has been a good friend of mind for over 10 years as well as model Georgina Leahy.  Styling and Directing was done by Illyria Events. Last but certainly not least a huge thank you to Katy Stenhouse from India Jane in Blackheath who kindly provided all the beautiful furniture and accessories for the stall.  I loved each and every piece, thank you so much!

I am leaving for South Africa this coming Sunday to visit family as well as a safari lodge, and brand new venue in the Cape region of Paarl due to open in December.  Will hopefully speak to you all from there, if not before I go.

Till next time, take care

xx

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~ by illyriaevents on October 8, 2010.