Filmmaker Statement

As a first time filmmaker, Distant People was my attempt to encapsulate a small, quiet moment, subsequently unraveling into something more transcendent and profound. The film delves into the themes of estrangement and alienation, exploring what it means to live within a society where all human interactions are mediated through financial transactions. It attempts to shed light on the far-reaching consequences consumer capitalism can have on interpersonal relationships, intending to prompt reflection on the true meaning of human connection.