Dheyala Simrin, Imaan Malhi, Stephanie Pisarevskiy, Michaela Kokkinos
Our project name is Sounds of Home
Our video focuses on silence, noise, and voices, particularly those of our mothers. As the video starts, we are looking through family photo albums and recognize that in each photo, our mom is there, supporting us from afar. The video then pans over all of the tasks that our mothers complete for us throughout our lives so that our hands are empty and have the opportunity to create something magical.
The specific focus of our video was on the noises of the background that our moms create contrasted with the silence of our own combined with the words of wisdom, in our native languages, we keep in mind as we move through life. This part was partially inspired by the fascinating fact that studies have found that it is better to make decisions in our “second” language, or the one we don’t normally use, because it allows us to present our options as authentically as possible. Our mothers live through noise for us so that we can contribute a verse in life.
Translation of the advice:
Focus on yourself and be kind to others. Treat others how you want to be treated and the right people will come into ur life. Follow your dreams no matter what. However, you will need to work hard and not everything will be handed to you. You can’t be selfish because when you love someone, doing things for them will make you happy.
