Dubbo College year 12 student Jorja Fuller has been shortlisted as a finalist in Out from the Mist, a photography and short movie competition established in Brisbane and open to entries across the world.
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Jorja's one minute video inspired by her Year 12 Visual Arts body-of-work was shortlisted and named in the top six entries internationally.
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Out From the Mist focuses on representations of mental health and describes their competition as one "hoping to capture the breadth of diversity, from the experiences of pain and suffering, caring and empathy for loved ones, through to the elevation of conquering obstacles."
Jorja's movie entry delves into the challenges and feelings associated with anxiety and depression, something Jorja relates to.
"Anxiety; it's when you're walking, and your foot hits a crack in the path you're walking on. You are headed face first into the ground, but you manage to catch yourself."
"It's that split second when your heart is racing, your hands become clammy - and then times that by 1,000. That is what it is like living with anxiety, except that feeling of relief once you realise you haven't fallen doesn't go away." Jorja said.
I stepped out of my comfort zone to cover serious topics including panic and anxiety attacks and depressive episodes. By doing so I hope I am bringing awareness to the seriousness of mental health, and to help educate those who have little idea of the impact it has on our lives.
- Jorja Fuller
Jorja's driving force behind entering the competition was to create real awareness for mental health.
"I decided to enter the competition because I knew I was able to create a realistic depiction of what it's like living with mental illnesses."
"Through the use of self-portraits and video footage, I created a collection of works surrounding my personal life."
"I stepped out of my comfort zone to cover serious topics including panic and anxiety attacks and depressive episodes. By doing so I hope I am bringing awareness to the seriousness of mental health, and to help educate those who have little idea of the impact it has on our lives" she said.
Jorja reflected on her submission, noting how important it was for others to feel they are not alone in their battle.
"I wanted to say more than, 'You're not alone' because I know that statement on its own doesn't make anything easier."
"I wanted to normalise our experiences - showcase them and hopefully evoke discussion" Jorja said.
Jorja hopes to continue to develop her videography skills after the HSC.
"I am looking forward to school finishing and embarking on the next chapter. I have enrolled in a Diploma of Visual Arts at TAFE NSW and am looking forward to working on some local videography projects." she said.
Jorja received recognition for her 'Out from the Mist' finalist entry, being awarded a voucher for the editing program, Black Magic DaVinci Resolve Studio.
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