ESTHER'S INTERSTELLAR VISION Experimental Narrative Short

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Esther's Interstellar Vision was designed as an intimate, atmospheric exploration of solitude, wonder, and connection. I wanted the visual language to feel grounded in authentic astrophotography, using darkness, red light, natural environments, and celestial imagery to place the audience inside Esther's nighttime experience. The contrast between the quiet human moments and the vastness of space reflects the film's central idea: that even in moments of solitude, we can still feel connected to something much larger than ourselves.

A central part of my directing approach was creating a sense of wonder through astronomical imagery grounded in real astronomical data. The film incorporates data from sources including the Hubble Space Telescope and ground-based telescope observations, combined with image processing, 3D animation, and visual effects.

Astrophotographer and visual artist Jonathan Lodge collaborated on the astronomical imagery, using tools including Blender and DaVinci Resolve to process, develop, animate, and render the sequences. The goal was to create cinematic movement through space while maintaining a connection to real astronomical subjects and observations.