A powerful look at self-image and connection… Bringing Serena’s message beyond the page and onto the screen.
A powerful look at self-image and connection, bringing Serena’s message beyond the page and onto the screen.
Filmed with a four-person crew and a four-camera setup, the documentary features contributors from the book, each sharing personal reflections and experiences surrounding self-image, identity, and body confidence.
The result expands on the themes Serena explored in her writing, exploring how people perceive themselves and their relationships with their bodies.
‘Beyond the Mirror’ is a short documentary commissioned by Serena, the creator and host of her podcast ‘A Night In with Novelli’, and the owner of Love Thy Body Project.
We’ve worked with Serena on several projects, including filming her podcast, as well as a range of events and shoots.
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As an intimacy coach launching her new book, Serena wanted a film that expanded on the themes explored in her writing, exploring how people perceive themselves and their relationships with their bodies.
The documentary needed to feature contributors from the book, each sharing personal reflections and experiences surrounding self-image, identity, and body confidence.
A powerful look at self-image and connection. The documentary set out to bring Serena’s message beyond the page and onto the screen.
The film needed to feature contributors from the book, each sharing personal reflections and experiences surrounding self-image, identity, and body confidence.
The result had to expand on the themes Serena explored in her writing, exploring how people perceive themselves and their relationships with their bodies.
To capture the depth and honesty of these conversations, we assembled a four-person crew of Deren, Josh, Luke, and Chris, and utilised a four-camera setup. This allowed us to film from multiple angles, creating a natural flow between interviewer and contributor while maintaining a cinematic look.
We assembled a four-person crew of Deren, Josh, Luke, and Chris, to capture the depth and honesty of these conversations across every contributor.
We utilised a four-camera setup, allowing us to film from multiple angles and create a natural flow between interviewer and contributor while maintaining a cinematic look.
The documentary featured contributors from the book, each sharing personal reflections and experiences surrounding self-image, identity, and body confidence.
Stills from the documentary shoot.
How the finished film supported Serena’s book launch.
