Dive deeper into the creative process of filmmaking. Explore the inspirations and challenges faced during production, and gain a richer understanding of some of the films selected for this year's festival.
These candid conversations not only shed light on the artistry and technical expertise that go into filmmaking but also provide a glimpse into the personal stories and motivations that drive these talented creators.
For many, clothing is a part of self-expression but how does wearing a uniform affect how one perceives oneself? Yegane Moghaddam’s Our Uniform began as a memory of a time when a visitor came to school and she and her schoolmates were under extra scrutiny to ensure their hijabs were in compliance.
The film explores the footprints of our childhood uniforms and in this video, Yegane explores not only the themes of the film but also some of the challenges and joys of making her first film.
Our Uniform was awarded the Diversity Prize at SPARK ANIMATION 2023.
Image Credit: Our Uniform © 2023 Yegane Moghaddam. All Rights Reserved.
SPEAKER
Yegane Moghaddam
Director // Independent
Yegane Moghaddam is an Iranian animator and illustrator who has a strong passion for nature, culture and the reality she lives in.
In her films, she tries to find a voice for beings who usually don't have a voice.
MODERATOR
Marina Antunes
President // Spark CG Society
Marina has been writing and discussing film for over 15 years, first on a personal blog, followed by a decade-long tenure on the now retired Row Three. In 2008, she joined the writing staff at Quiet Earth, becoming Editor-In-Chief in 2014, a role she still holds. Over the years, she has also produced and hosted a number of podcasts including Before the Dawn, a long-running podcast on the Twilight franchise, Girls on Pop, a podcast on film and popular entertainment from women’s perspective and After the Credits, bi-monthly film podcast with nearly 300 episodes.
Marina is a member of ACM and ACM SIGGRAPH, the Online Film Critics Society, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and the Visual Effects Society. She is the President of Spark CG Society and the Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH chapter. She has also served on juries for several film festivals including DOXA, St. Louis International Film Festival, and the Whistler Film Festival. She joined the Spark CG Society in 2014.
Dive deeper into the creative process of filmmaking. Explore the inspirations and challenges faced during production, and gain a richer understanding of some of the films selected for this year's festival.
These candid conversations not only shed light on the artistry and technical expertise that go into filmmaking but also provide a glimpse into the personal stories and motivations that drive these talented creators.
For many, clothing is a part of self-expression but how does wearing a uniform affect how one perceives oneself? Yegane Moghaddam’s Our Uniform began as a memory of a time when a visitor came to school and she and her schoolmates were under extra scrutiny to ensure their hijabs were in compliance.
The film explores the footprints of our childhood uniforms and in this video, Yegane explores not only the themes of the film but also some of the challenges and joys of making her first film.
Our Uniform was awarded the Diversity Prize at SPARK ANIMATION 2023.
Image Credit: Our Uniform © 2023 Yegane Moghaddam. All Rights Reserved.
SPEAKER
Yegane Moghaddam
Director // Independent
Yegane Moghaddam is an Iranian animator and illustrator who has a strong passion for nature, culture and the reality she lives in.
In her films, she tries to find a voice for beings who usually don't have a voice.
MODERATOR
Marina Antunes
President // Spark CG Society
Marina has been writing and discussing film for over 15 years, first on a personal blog, followed by a decade-long tenure on the now retired Row Three. In 2008, she joined the writing staff at Quiet Earth, becoming Editor-In-Chief in 2014, a role she still holds. Over the years, she has also produced and hosted a number of podcasts including Before the Dawn, a long-running podcast on the Twilight franchise, Girls on Pop, a podcast on film and popular entertainment from women’s perspective and After the Credits, bi-monthly film podcast with nearly 300 episodes.
Marina is a member of ACM and ACM SIGGRAPH, the Online Film Critics Society, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and the Visual Effects Society. She is the President of Spark CG Society and the Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH chapter. She has also served on juries for several film festivals including DOXA, St. Louis International Film Festival, and the Whistler Film Festival. She joined the Spark CG Society in 2014.
