Award winning short film VIGIL is an intimate reflection on the ripple effects of gender-based violence that unpacks the layers of trauma of an abusive relationship or event. The work is an embodied devotion about the power of the collective, a congregation, a vigil.
- The Samaya Wives
The VIGIL film is a larger project by Outer Urban Projects, that brings together an exceptional creative team of writers, performers, dance artists, filmmakers and community members to examine the intersection of public and private safety with race, gender and terror. It is currently screening on the Australian and international film festival circuit.
CREATIVE FILM TEAM
Director, Cinematographer, Editor and Photographer Pippa Samaya
Director, Performer and Movement Director Tara Jade Samaya
Performer and Production Manager Ivy-Victoria Otradovec
Original Music and Sound Designer, Producer, VIGIL Project Director and Originator Irine Vela
Producer Kate Gillick
Mixing and Mastering Evripides Evripidou and Trevor Carter
Electric Guitar – Keyboard – Samples Irine Vela
Fretless Bass Evripides Evripidou
Electric Guitar Mulaim Vela
Electric Guitar Ron Peers
VIGIL film Selections and Awards
Developed with support from the Australian Government through Creative Australia and its arts funding and advisory body, the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, Besen Family Foundation, Inner North Community Foundation and Merri-bek City Council.