"‘Pathetic Fallacy’ is a well-known stylistic technique which uses weather and seasons to outwardly reflect the inner experience of human emotion. As weather comes in ever-changing cycles, much like the waves of emotions we face throughout our lives, it is effective symbolism that allows a reflection of depth surrounding the human experience. Researched filmmakers such as Andy Goldsworthy and Makenna Greene use nature to convey their personal feelings, and the utilisation of pathetic fallacy in popular films such as The Lion King and The Shining communicate a sense of either hope (the clearing of clouds in the sky) or turmoil (a snow storm). This inspired me to create a short film piece to cinematically convey seasons of emotions humans experience."

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