Seraphina Samet - Empathy with Trees

‘Empathy with Trees’ is a commentary on the filmmaker’s experience of school, and being a tree in the school play: “Ive always thought Id be a natural on stage- even though I never got given a good part at school. Its true, when it came to auditions, Id just stand there, and I wouldnt say anything.” (Script by Seraphina Samet)

It is the beginning of a series of short films about herself, lovers, alienation, corners, dust, darkness, evasions and hang-ups… the pain of living with social inhibitions… relationships with objects, and small animals…

The film is edited on Final Cut Express HD, and is a collage of old an new footage; combining animated stills and live action.