SJ. Ramir

SJ.Ramir is a New Zealand filmmaker residing in Melbourne, Australia. His films often contain scenes of lone figures moving across remote and isolated geographical landscapes. The landscapes and structures in his films are a mix of actual locations and constructed 3D models. The prominent style of his films came from early years of experimentation with custom-made lens filters. These filters enhanced video pixels and produced hazy, distorted images, which Ramir felt were visually suggestive of emotional states connected with a central theme in his work: isolation. His films have been screened at many prestigious film festivals worldwide, including the 67th Venice International Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, Melbourne International Film Festival, Jih.