HOT Festival Shelby Zoe Coley The Vessel Project: Premiere + Workshop
A documentary web series that uses cosplay as a therapeutic experiment. The first iteration follows two NYC-natives who create an alter ego around traits they want to grow into and prepare to take a portrait in-character. In preparing for the shoot, the artists must overcome both creative and personal challenges to bring the elements of their character and portrait to life. As they re-familiarize themselves with old wounds to develop their Vessel, they are offered one motto as a guide—”the only way through is deeper.”
About the Playwright
Shelby Zoe Coley (she/her) is a filmmaker based in New York City working across nonfiction and documentary forms. As an artist, Shelby strives to uncover the inherent mythology in 1st person storytelling and lived experience, tackling topics that range from grassroots advocacy to mental health in the global African diaspora. Her credits include features and collaborations with Afropunk, Slay TV, Curve Magazine, Red Bull Amaphiko, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress. Her work has screened internationally at festivals in Provincetown, Toronto, and Wales; and has received support from the Puffin Foundation, the Camden International Film Festival, and the Jacob Burns Film Center.
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Sat, Sept 21, 2024 3:00PM
90 Minutes
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