'THE FAIRGROUND', Bali (short film)

'THE FAIRGROUND', Bali (short film)

One night, whilst driving back from Sidemen to Ubud in Bali on my scooter, I came across a fair. It had been a particularly difficult day for me psychologically, mourning the loss of two people who meant the most to me.

Perhaps in response to that I was drawn towards the fair, a place that reminded me of simpler times.

During my period of grief over the last year I found myself watching Disney and Pixar movies every night, almost as if the bright colours and the familiar characters would act like a portal and transport me back to childhood innocence.

This fair was a similar portal and I found myself wondering around it for hours lost in the simple joy of the kids and families.

I attempted to preserve the moments I saw in the images I captured with my camera.

Later on the night I came across a scene in stark contrast and contradiction to what I'd seen earlier, this mirrored the inner conflict I've felt trying to recover joy, innocence and obliviousness whilst a darker undercurrent continues to surge.

The result is 'The Fairground', a piece of music and short film that embody where I'm at right now. This is for those who have lost the ones they loved.

Words - Have you ever seen an angel die? Death is different when they’re deified, Two bodies fell from bleeding skies, Wearing faces that I recognised. Gravity left first, Then time followed, Which is probably for the best since I can’t face tomorrow, How do I wake up, When everything has changed? And I know that it will never be the same again. I’ll go back to the fairground, I’ll go back to the fairground.

Gear Used:

• Camera: Blackmagic 6K

• Lenses: Helios 44-2, Pentacon 135mm

• Music: “Fairground” - original composition by ASABI

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