Eden is a young filmmaker who is drawn to telling stories about humanity.
She made her first short film aged 13 and her passion for filmmaking has led her to win several awards.
Eden attended her first CMTC-OVM Conference aged 2 and travelled back to The Netherlands when she was 15; to make a series of short videos for the CMTC website at the Global Family Day at Efteling.
Eden is proud of her association with our organisation.
I am now in my final year (2024) at University and am directing a graduation film this year called, ‘Paper Tiger.’ I have never explored my condition or sense of self in any project I have made. Perhaps because I finally feel I am at both a point in my life emotionally and on my filmmaking journey where I tackle and unpack the themes within identity and self-acceptance. I would have loved to have seen myself positively represented on screen as a young girl, and I strive to provide especially young people with an opportunity to feel empowered and understood through a cinematic experience.
Synopsis
Paper Tiger (2025), is a dystopian short film created at Bournemouth Film school, and supported by CMTC-OVM.
In the State of Libertas, citizens are mandated to consume ImmUnity: a gene altering medication. As Commander Josef Reeves struggles to suppress a rising civil resistance, he’s forced to confront his past. Will he stay loyal to the regime-or risk everything to preserve his humanity?
The film provides a high-concept commentary on the preconceived judgement toward visible differences, and explores the journey of navigating self-acceptance and empowerment, as a young adult. Paper Tiger shares a look into formation of harmful stereotypes amidst a totalitarian state fuelled by creating sameness amongst its citizens. Ultimately, the film is a powerful take on fighting for the freedom to be authentically yourself, in a world that rejects uniqueness.
The film was Written/Directed by a patient of CMTC-OVM, Eden Quine-Taylor, whose goal was to create a film with the representation that her younger self would have resonated with.
“This film is really special to me. It was the first time I had explored my rare disease in the form of narrative storytelling. My ultimate goal is for other young people to find empowerment, resonance and confidence in their authentic selves. To know that your uniqueness is your strength, and to never let anybody treat you as less than you are worth!”
Why Are We Making This Story
Paper Tiger delves into the persistent stigmatization of physical differences, highlighting how human nature often leads us to make superficial judgments based on appearance.
The film seeks to combat the mischaracterisation of individuals who defy conventional notions of “physical normality.”
By exploring the powerful influence of herd mentality, Paper Tiger offers an informed and empowering perspective on the realities of living with a birth defect or unique physical traits.
Our Objectives
It is important to The Paper Tiger Team that you are aware of our wider objectives and intentions in bringing this film to life.
- To develop an understanding around rare diseases, and its impact on the individual/their loved ones.
- To explore a new perspective on social equality.
- To challenge the definition of perfection.
- To challenge the preconceived judgement, we place on people for their physicality.
- To empower physical differences.
We as organisation are one of the sponsors of Eden’s project.
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