Pieces of Eight is a visually driven short film exploring masculinity, vulnerability, and the bond between father and son. Created as a self-initiated major project, the story follows a fisherman who departs on a voyage, leaving his young son alone to tend their isolated coastal home. One still night, the boy witnesses a shadowy figure burying something on the shoreline. When he’s caught watching, the encounter challenges his understanding of fear and strength. The film reflects on how vulnerability can become a quiet form of courage.
I wrote, directed, edited and shot the entire film with help from my fellow friends and students - Rachel Locke (VFX), Joshua Smith (Graphic Design) & Ruben Twomey (Film Production).
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