
On location, directing our actress Kerala.

Official Poster for Kina.

Behind the Scenes Stills by Finn Davey.

Film Stills.
Bachelor of Screen Arts with Honours
I struggled a lot with existential dread as I grew up, so ‘Kina’ was my chance to speak to myself back when I was a tween, and let myself know that it’s okay, even if it doesn’t go away, it does get better. I hope others who are going through the same struggles will watch ‘Kina’ and feel heard, and seen.
‘Kina’ is a family short film set in a post-apocalyptic world where life is peaceful. The film follows Kina, a 13 year old living alone. Her anxiety grows when the fairy lights that give her solace break, leaving her in darkness. ‘Kina’ is intended for 10-15 year olds, for pre-teens who struggle from anxiety and existential dread, to help them understand their own feelings and that they aren’t alone.
‘Kina’ is a family short film set in a post-apocalyptic world where life is peaceful. The film follows Kina, a 13 year old living alone. Her anxiety grows when the fairy lights that give her solace break, leaving her in darkness. ‘Kina’ is intended for 10-15 year olds, for pre-teens who struggle from anxiety and existential dread, to help them understand their own feelings and that they aren’t alone.