Eden (United Kingdom)

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

In the state of Libertas, physical conformity is enforced through a gene-modifying medication called ImmUnity.
A high-ranking official, Joe, struggles to combat the surge of resistance against the medication.
When Joe encounters Joni, an enigmatic young woman living in solitude, his growing fascination with her begins to consume him. The rebellion seizes it’s opportunity to combat the regime, but will Joe be brought down with it?

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.

1. To develop an understanding around rare diseases, and its impact on the individual/their loved ones
2. To explore a new perspective on social equality
3. To challenge the definition of perfection
4. To challenge the preconceived judgement, we place on people for their physicality
5. To empower physical differences.

We as organisation are one of the sponsors of Eden’s project.

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