Valerie (Short film)

Having been a practitioner of the occult for most of her life, 96 year old Valerie Rose reflects on forging ones own path, in order to find the universe within... Valerie' is a micro documentary centred around 96 year old occult follower Valerie Rose. Having known this exceptional person for some time, I was determined to preserve some of her story on camera. Though the long and eventful life she has led is truly a remarkable one, what ultimately transpired was the importance of Valerie's message. It was both an honour and a challenge to condense the essence of what this wise and articulate woman had learnt in over 65 years of occult-led experience. As a person, I strive to make a difference and to promote positivity and personal development. In sharing Valerie's message of self empowerment, it has truly been a privilege to action this intention as a filmmaker as well. Valerie won an 'Award of Excellence' at the Impact Doc Awards, was selected by The Short Cinema International Film Festival, Short to the Point, Moscow Shorts, and most recently screened at the 2019 International Freethought Film Festival in Pennsylvania, USA.