Prism (2024)

Have you heard of a beige rainbow?

A surreal tale of a woman trapped in a beige world, where bursts of color become acts of defiant self-expression. Miranda embarks on a fantastical journey to embrace her quirks and queerness in a world demanding conformity.

Prism is a surreal tale unravelling the life of a young woman trapped in a beige existence, where each burst of colour is a defiant act of self-expression. Miranda’s world is meticulously controlled, but as vibrant hues begin to seep into her surroundings, they reveal a deeper truth about her identity and she begins a fantastical journey. What does it take to embrace one’s true colours in a repressive world that demands conformity? Prism is a subversive and visually clever meditation on the human desire for self-discovery, executed with humour and queerness.

Director bio: Gina Hara is a queer, neurodivergent artist, filmmaker, and activist, working in various media including film, video, new media, games, and design. Her work explores marginalized narratives within the context of technology, specifically social media and gaming culture. Hara’s feature documentary, Geek Girls (2017), an exploration of nerd culture through the lens of women’s experiences, was screened in theatres in Canada and Australia. Hara’s latest experimental short film, Sidings of the Afternoon, won the Critics’ Choice Award at the 2021 Milan Machinima Film Festival.

CAST & CREW

Briar Knowles – Miranda
Gina Hara – Writer & Director
Hans Bobanovits – Director of Photography
Bruno-Pierre Houle – Production Designer
Cailleah Scott-Grimes – Editor
Christian Olsen – Original Music

Prism (2024) poster featuring Briar Knowles, designed by Maeve Doyle

SUPPORTED BY

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
The creation of this work was made possible thanks to the financial support of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec.



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