A visual poem shot on 16mm for Instagram Reels, written and directed by freelance content director, Grace Julia, filmed on location in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs with video production company, Motley Content.

Sun On My Back is a 30-second vertical art film produced, directed and written by Grace Julia while she was based in Sydney, Australia. The project features actor/influencer Tal Davida, who collaborated with Grace on its Instagram Reels premiere, which garnered over 13.2k views. Shot by Sydney cinematographer Alex Shingles on 16mm short ends, Sun On My Back is deviates from your typical short form video content and pushes the boundaries of what is possible when it comes to filmmaking for social media audiences. Grace's recent experience directing two web series for TikTok influenced her approach to the film, as she has developed a thorough understanding of the importance of the framing, pacing, and structure required for vertical videos to perform well. Based on a poem Grace wrote, the film is deeply personal and reflects her experience as a female filmmaker and dedication to meaningful storytelling. When she’s not directing content for corporate clients, Grace to continues to write and direct her own shorts and experimental films to develop her craft in support her career as an emerging Australian commercial director.