New Present

2019short film

New Present

حاضر جديد

A visual research project on the intersection of human intimacy and digital mediation.

Concept & Inquiry

A visual research project on the intersection of human intimacy and digital mediation.

Director Statement

New Present traces the fragments of migration and digital connection, asking how presence is staged across screens and cities.

Research & Process

Research Questions

  • Can digital presence bridge physical distance?
  • Does mediation reduce or enhance intimacy?

Process

Capturing screens as primary light sources, emphasizing the 'glitch' as a bridge between realities.

Context

Examination of migration, digital connection, and the staging of presence.

Film Stills

New Present Still 1
New Present Still 2
New Present Still 3

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