Sara Lovering

CLOSE/CAPTION is an experimental documentary inspired by Hito Steyerl’s essay International Disco Latin and Sasha Kohan’s essay “No Legibility for Some, Illegibility for All”. These essays speak to the absurdity of “standard English” as well as the art of translation and subtitling. CLOSE/CAPTION is a how-to on cake making by Eliza Mozer, a professional baker, interspliced (and perhaps undercut) by an onlooker’s curious commentary. The perspectives, accents, and dialects contrast each other and create a space for reflection on the power of language, particularly the hegemony of English, within a playful space.

Pizzicato is a film that explores play. Through my work with children, I have come to realize the importance of play in childhood development. I began to wonder why adults seemingly cease to play. Play is about learning, becoming, and testing out new ideas in familiar environments before putting our theories into practice in the real world. COVID-19 trapped us in our homes and neighborhoods, but through imagination and play, there are endless possibilities for growth and excitement.