Her name was Violet

A simple pairing of fire footage and a photograph from the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, “Her name was Violet” pays homage to a girl who once had her whole life in front of her. This short piece reflects on the act of photographing to remember, the fragile nature of life, and the power of the earth’s elements. Commissioned by LIFT (Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto) for their 25th anniversary program, “Film is Dead! Long Live Film!” Selected screenings: Cinematheque Ontario, Toronto, ON, 2007; Toronto Worldwide Short Film Festival, 2007