Sarah Kendric’s BLISS REEL is a study in fleeting, full-bodied pleasure on film. Shot on 16mm by James Kolsby and featuring an original score “TOUCH ME” by Callie Reiff, the piece is a collection of 4 video vignettes exploring the forms pleasure can take (friendship, movement, sex…):

01 JOIN ME (0:52)
02 MOVE ME (1:00)
03 KISS ME (0:24)
04 TAKE ME (0:42)

A companion zine, designed by Edward Shaughnessy, pairs film stills with original written works and interviews, forming a portrait of how young New York creatives approach connection and passion in a disillusioned climate.



01: JOIN ME
Ice cream dripping down wrists, best friendship, comfortable silences, rooftop breezes.

STARRING:
Cassie Jekanoski
Sophia Wilson

Director/Editor: Sarah Kendric
Shot on 16mm by James Kolsby
Original score “TOUCH ME” by Callie Reiff
MUA: Robin Stright
PA: Jonathan Ozburn



02: MOVE ME
Strutting on asphalt, outstretched limbs, pop music, hair flips.

STARRING:
Sofia Quezaire

Director/Editor: Sarah Kendric
Shot on 16mm by James Kolsby
Original score “TOUCH ME” by Callie Reiff
MUA: Robin Stright
PA: Jonathan Ozburn



03: KISS ME
Heavy pours, lipstick marks, wet plate prints, $5 bills.

Director/Editor: Sarah Kendric
Shot on 16mm by James Kolsby
Original score “TOUCH ME” by Callie Reiff
PA: Sam Kfare



04: TAKE ME
The glow of tail lights, bare flesh, hot breath, leather seats.

STARRING:
Mikey Morley
Tyler Okunski

Director/Editor: Sarah Kendric
Shot on 16mm by James Kolsby
Original score “TOUCH ME” by Callie Reiff
PA: Jonathan Ozburn



05: SUPERCUT
 
Director/Editor: Sarah Kendric
Shot on 16mm by James Kolsby
Original score “TOUCH ME” by Callie Reiff

















COMPANION ZINE
COMING SOON

DESIGNED BY: Edward Martin Shaughnessy V
EDITED BY: Clara Hillis

CONTRIBUTORS:
Corinne Ang, Jennie Bull, Angelo Capacyachi, Hee Eun Chung, Kyle Cobian, Clara Hillis, Sophia Meloni, Sam Kerns









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