Visage - Short Film

The word "visage" is French for "face," referring to the front of something that is uniquely yours.

Faces are distinctive and vibrant, brought to life through expressions and defined features. Each of us possesses this unique characteristic—one that belongs solely to you and reminds others of who you are. But can you imagine having a face that doesn't belong to you, one that others control?

"Visage" is a short film designed to empower the ideas of uniqueness and individual worth by directly contrasting the meaning of the word "visage."

My name is Andrew Collinson, and I want to create a film that not only explores the struggle with envy and the quest for self-discovery but also examines morality and the dynamics of power and influence over others. Through the film Visage, I aim to illustrate the importance of accepting who we are while also remaining ambitious about the potential of who we could become.

This project stems from personal struggles and a real passion for storytelling. I've always dreamed of living a life where I could share meaningful stories and create art that feels deep and rich. My latest project is Why M.E?, a short selected for the Northampton Film Festival.

Here is a link to my previous film ‘Why M.E?’ on YouTube.

Meet some of the team!

Andrew Collinson – Writer, Director & Producer

Hello, my name is Andrew, and I’m a writer and director based in London, UK.

I’ve been fortunate enough to know what I’ve wanted to do since I was 11 years old: work alongside amazing people on remarkable projects as both an actor and a director. Over the years, that dream has evolved into a broader sense of creativity.

To put it simply, I’m passionate about words, imagery, and nearly anything that evokes human expression.

On paper, I’m a writer, director, producer, and actor, but really, I’m just me— a creative person with a love for storytelling! That’s how I like to say it.

Yuli Freed – Director of Photography

Hi, my name is Yuli, and I’m a young cinematographer based in Bristol, UK.

I’ve been making films since my mom gave me an old film camera at 7 years old, and I absolutely love the process of making an image beautiful.

I’ve been lucky enough to work on some amazing projects with incredible people, notably the Bafta/Cannes-nominated Wild Summon and Timepiece short film.

I hope to continue meeting amazing creatives and producing powerful imagery!

DOP Showreel – Scuroproductions.com

Ojas Kaur – Makeup & Prosthetics Artist

Ojas is a versatile and highly skilled makeup artist specializing in editorial, beauty, SFX, and prosthetics makeup. With 2 years of experience, Ojas has worked on a wide range of projects, high-fashion shoots and London Fashion Week to creating intricate, realistic prosthetic designs, producing own prosthetic pieces and customised wigs for film and television.

Known for a keen eye for detail and a creative approach, Ojas seamlessly blends artistic expression with technical expertise to bring bold, imaginative concepts to life. Whether enhancing natural beauty or transforming a character with prosthetics, Ojas delivers stunning results through extensive collaboration with the team.

Alex Hayes – Casting Director & Choreographer

Alex is a graduate of the University of Northampton (UON), training in all areas of performance. His love is shown in new works, stylised movement performances, and farce works by Joe Orton.

He is a skill-hungry performer with skill sets in juggling, firebreathing, and behind-the-scenes work on lighting, costume/prop production, and digital design. Working as an AD to both Emmet Tams and Tonia Campbell last year has ignited his passion to create.

Anton Joseph – Composer

Hello! I’m Anton, a music composer based in Surrey, and I’m excited to be part of this project.

I am passionate about music and its incredible ability to evoke emotions through sound. With previous experience composing the film Why M.E?, and collaborating with Andrew, I look forward to bringing my creativity to this project and discovering the sound of Visage!

Here’s to exciting opportunities ahead!

And Finally!!

I’m asking for your support to help us bring this film to life! Your contributions will go towards vital production costs, including travel, locations, equipment hire, makeup and prosthetics, as well as accommodation.

Donations over £20 will receive a special thanks in the credits, and any donation exceeding £100 will receive an Associate Producer credit. But I am incredibly grateful for any amount you can contribute to the film!

Your support makes this film a reality! Thank you for believing in Visage and for trusting the crew and me to bring this vision to the big screen. Together, we can make something truly special!

All the best,

Andrew

@byandrewjc