"THE PRICE OF ENLIGHTENMENT" ft. Haven C., Portia, Maria V., & Daria M.
October 11, 2024 | “THE PRICE OF ENLIGHTENMENT” directed by HANNAH DEVRIES for PHOTOGENICS MAG I
About the Project
CLICK TO VIEW: “THE PRICE OF ENLIGHTENMENT” by Hannah DeVries for PhotogenicsMAG
Hannah DeVries is a photographer and director based in Los Angeles, CA
The monolith stands as a powerful symbol of transformation and disruption. Within the confines of a mansion, four maids carry out their routine, until the presence of the monolith introduces a mysterious, otherworldly shift. When one maid touches it, she is transported to a void, where she encounters her own reflection as a bald, naked starchild, a metaphor for awakening and self-realization.
"...The tear shed by her starchild form marks a poignant moment of realization and loss."
The monolith acts as a catalyst for change, representing the leap from the familiar to the unknown. The maid’s journey reflects a deeper shift in consciousness, drawing attention to the tension between routine and the potential for transformation. The tear shed by her starchild form marks a poignant moment of realization and loss, suggesting the monolith’s broader impact on the human mind, nodding towards the growing presence of tech, specifically AI, and the uncertain role it will play in shaping the future.” – HD
"...a nod towards the growing presence of tech, specifically AI, and the uncertain role it will play in shaping the future."- NS
Director / CD / Photographer – Hannah De Vries @nationaltreasure
DOP / Cinematographer – Ben Grant @benjgrant
Set Design – Lauren Hickey @lquren_h , Kyle Burick @kyleburick
Stylists – Judson Harmon @judsonharmon , Jak McGrath @jakmcgrath
Lighting Tech – Kevin Cecil @kevin__iso
Digi Tech – Ben Chant @chenbant
Hair – Jenelle Oldham @jenelleno.5
MUA – Charlene Lefever @char.lefe
SFX MUA – Logan Wiggins @logannwiggins , Carmonie Fuselier @carmonieaf
Sound Design – Dylan Thomas @dylanthomm
Photogenics CD – Melanie deJesus @mdjcreative
Photogenics Production Assistant – Aubrey Rotino @yerbua_r
A Photogenics Media Production
VIEW MODELS: Haven Clark, Portia, Maria V., Daria M.
- featuring Haven Clark, Portia, Maria V., Daria M.
- director / HANNAH DEVRIES
- dp / cinematographer BEN GRANT
- stylists / JUDSON HARMON & JACK MCGRATH
- mua CHARLENE LEFEVER
- hair JENELLE OLDMAN
THE PRICE OF ENLIGHTENMENT
MARGARITA VISHNIAKOVA
