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Film

Since 2019, Sofie Dieu creates short films that act as rituals to reestablish our lost connection to nature and our ancestral knowledge. These films often result from collaborations with artists or migrant and refugee women, and art residencies. Some are commissioned by local councils.

Mangrove Magic

This film was commissioned by the City of Canada Bay to be displayed on their 8 digital screen mural. Inspired by the Parramatta River, this silent film explores ways to integrate animation and visual storytelling for the public space.

Ara, Made of Stardust

This film collaboration with The Griffyn Ensemble and Michael Sollis, interprets 'Ara' a short music piece of 3.40 minutes. Inspired by the Southern Sky constellations, it recounts the importance of remaining conscious while entering the dream world to become lucid. Finalist of the 2023 Biennale d'Issy & 2024 Estivale de Seaux(Paris), it won the 2024 SQ Uni Biennale Recommendation Award (Aus)

We Are The Ocean

We Are The Ocean celebrates multicultural women's gift of life. Rivers run through them and together they form the ocean. This video project was commissioned by the City of Hobsons Bay for the Laneway Gallery, Woods Street Arts Space and as part of International Women Day 2022. Supported by Multicultural Women Victoria.

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Water Memory

Water Memory was shot on the shore of East Gippsland, Australia. Inspired by Dr Emoto Masaru, it speaks of how first generation Australian women's memory is linked to the memory of water itself. This film was commissioned for the 2021 Clayton Festival by the City of Monash.

I Am Water

In this performance video I Am Water, visual artist Sofie Dieu performs a water ritual in the Victorian Alps of Australia. I Am Water was created as part of a larger body of work Longing for Home in 2020 and was supported by Falls Creek Arts and Culture, Multicultural Women Victoria, the City of Kingston and the City of Monash. This film is finalist of the 2024 6th edition of the Estivales de Sceaux festival and is on view from June-Sept 2024 at Monash Civic Gallery.

I Am Earth

I Am Earth, Mud Ritual is an attempt of the artist's to reconnect to her homeland and ancestors.

With the generous support of Les Lizières, Centre of Research and Culture, 2019.