My work primarily consists of writing, directing, and producing narrative and experimental short films that explore themes of memory, trauma, resilience, and identity.
I focus on socially meaningful storytelling that engages with topics such as mental health, the intergenerational effects of grief, and stories driven by female protagonists. My family has suffered through two generations of suicide, I am extremely intent on creating films that bring new light to what it is like to loose someone this way. I am also driven by my passion for nature and combining the beauty of it with the darker truths of humanity.
I am developing and producing my short film Beetle Ring, which addresses inherited trauma and environmental anxiety through poetic narrative. Future projects include additional short films, installation-based video work, and a planned feature-length script expanding on similar themes.
My work will be publicly presented through festival submissions, community screenings, educational settings, and digital platforms accessible to a wide audience. My intention is for the work to contribute to public conversations about mental health, loss, and personal resilience, providing artistic, emotional, and educational value.
My audience includes students, emerging filmmakers, arts communities, mental health–focused organizations, and general public viewers who engage with independent film. The themes of my work — loss, memory, emotional reconstruction, and women’s inner lives — are accessible to a broad and diverse audience.
My work will have public presentations, which may include film festival screenings, public screenings at schools or community centers, gallery showings for video installations, and online viewing platforms. All screenings are intended to be open and accessible to the public, fulfilling the requirement of producing public-facing artistic work.
STELLA HUSTON smh9879@nyu.edu