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
VIGIL SHORT FILM
The VIGIL short 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
AWARD AND NOMINATIONS
WINNER – Best Experimental Film – London Greek Film Festival (UK)
WINNER – Best Composer – Toronto International Women’s Film Festival (Canada)
WINNER – Best Experimental Film – Onrios Film Festival – (New York, USA)
WINNER – Best Experimental -WRPN Women’s International Film Festival (Delaware, USA)
NOMINATED -TMFF – The Monthly Film Festival (UK)
NOMINATED – SHORT to the Point (Romania)
NOMINATED – RED MOVIE Awards (France)
SELECTED – St Kilda Film Festival (Melbourne, AUS)
SELECTED – 14th Short Film Break (Romania)
The VIGIL short film has been developed with the 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.
Content Warning: This experimental film explores themes of trauma related to abusive relationships, events, and femicide as well as the ripple effects of gender-based violence. If you or someone you know requires support, please refer to our community support page >here<.