Holly Probert DFSA Productions

idea: so it begins, year 3. my plan is to use similar ideas for my dissertation and grad project, I figure it makes more sense to do something related because thats logical. so I am in-between the memory room or the EMDR therapy. the memory room is risky because its more of a fine art project, I don't know if its appropriate, will it work? how will I go about it? could I get the space? but it works with my dissertation and feels the most logical choice. the EMDR film I think would be so interesting and gives me a chance to really look in depth into the topic. as well as publicising the therapy more. but, is it boring as I've already worked with the topic? I think I'm probably going to stick with the memory room because I think its more relevant I guess.

GRAD FILM IDEAS: thinking about my work so far and everything thats gone on for me through the summer a few ideas have come to mind. 1. I am just about to begin receiving help for sexual assault. this is on my mind quite heavily at the moment and so id like to work with it. I figure maybe I could make a dance film using paint, to show the damage it causes and then the recovery. but also showing that it really can happen to anyone. because thats the truth, its something I feel needs to be discussed, and I would like to use my experience to my advantage and do something with it that isn't depressing. 2. a memory room. an immersive experience where everything will be designed to trigger a persons memories, using all the senses and also using photographs and videos. the reason why id like to explore this is mainly because it goes hand in hand with my dissertation idea of photography and memory, so it feels like the most logical choice for research and planning. 3. a panic room -...

Balance: I have been recruited onto a production team for a play called 'Balance' written and directed by Shirley Faraday. my roles are lighting and set design, with some parts to play in regards to costume. so heres what I have done: Cosy Area - 'Balance'      After spending some time reading the script and analysing the protagonist 'Ruth', a lady who wishes to open a gym and does so before landing  herself  in horrible debt. I met with the director Shirley Faraday who told me more about Ruth's intent and personality and it was brought to my attention that she would like a 'cosy area' at rear  centre of the stage, to show her home like and her work life/career, as well as presenting her as approachable and kind.    Faraday and I discussed the concept of pink, as the character is very  feminine  yet mature. I decided to look into this as pink can also be seen as an immature and 'girly' colour. And  so ...