2021

[@conormeehan.]

“but i just kept filming” Not long ago, director Denis Villeneuve made the bold claim that he “hates dialogue” in movies. This inflammatory (and frankly bizarre) statement was discussed in many film circle to try extrapolate what he truly meant by this. Does he really want “less talking?” His movies have plenty of talking, so that can’t be. As I sat watching “2021,” I think realize what Villeneueve meant. He doesn’t think there should be less Tarantino’s making movies. He just wants more MaKenna Greene’s. And so do I. “2021” takes the language of film and uses it to its advantage. One of the comments under the video says they’d love to read this as a poem; I understand the sentiment, but I disagree. If a picture captures a thousand words, then this already is a tome of grief, loss, and life. This short film has a rattling emotional engine fueled primarily by its juxtaposition. Cut out the text and this is a triumphant montage of pretty pictures. Cut of the video and its a deeply tragic familial elegy. Put them together, and you have a messy, twisted, beautiful deconstruction of grief. “feeling anger,” she says while calming lying, half-submerged in tranquil water. “feeling confusion” while relaxing in a calm and sensical forest. “feeling despair” as she unabashedly dances to the music of a romantic sunset. Nothing makes sense, and of course it doesn’t. Her brother is gone. There is a numbness that comes from feeling too much. Grief is nothing less than a liminal and oxymoronic state of “experiencing nothing.” There is much more to touch on: The Romantic use of nature, the psychological implications and interpretations, the emotional crescendo of the crescendo of the shoe-gaze (“Stratosphere” by duster, a great choice)…Perhaps I’ll return and dive in further soon. But for now, I feel that discussion isn’t enough. This should be seen, heard, experienced, and, most of all, felt. This pinpoints the heart of where art and cinema meet: expressing one’s honest self through sight and sound. Subscribed.

[@melancholiclamb]

i feel like watching this is a privilege. thank you, this was outstanding. you have inspired me.

[@elliotmiller7752]

Gut wrenchingly beautiful. I don’t know you but if my word means anything, i’m proud of how far you’ve come.

[@Vercydent]

Your ability to capture emotions is phenomenal. The feeling of inconsistent recovery is deeply resonating

[@helloninihere]

Whoa. I want to read this as a poem. The repetition is powerful. Never stop creating this is something

[@tannercarley]

You did a great job with this gorgeous video. Don’t stop. With tears in my eyes my heart goes out to you.

[@rrrrr2187]

In 2020, I’ve lost my uncle, then my baby step brother, and grandpa within 3 months. 10 months later my grandma who raised me. Being an Indigenous family, having that intergenerational trauma, but also using our hurt for good is something we are good at. I’ve followed your work since 2021 and thank you for sharing. I’m sending you a hug my friend.

[@lotte3444]

this is seriously one of the most beautifully touching videos i have ever seen.

[@RaeturnToSelf]

Wow. What a work of art. Ive never seen grief so beautifully shown. Thank you for sharing your grief, I hope you have healed some❤️

[@maephobic]

utterly captivating. this is such a beautiful tribute

[@sydneywoodworth5036]

thank you for sharing this with us. truly.

[@lucasdegaia]

thank you for sharing this again in this format. i remember first ever discovering one of your videos when this happened in 2021. i can’t remember if it was on tiktok or instagram or whatever doesn’t matter but im glad i’ve stuck around and been able to see your growth as videographer. your shots are and have always been breathtaking! take care.

[@DavidMartinez-re4oo]

Hey, thanks for sharing. Thanks for gifting the world beauty through hardship. Loved and felt every part of this.

[@kennedykelly4019]

this is so beautiful. thank you for sharing

[@sam_gram]

this was incredible. really phenomenal editing and shots. thank you so much for sharing this with us. hope you're doing okay these days

[@yasminchampionevans2002]

this hurt. truly speechless what a beautiful tribute

[@RJWeaver]

this is all so beautiful ❤️ the story, the music, the visuals - one of the most impactful films I've ever seen - hope you are healing and never stop creating

[@cornnucopiaa]

You are truly held by the earth as you process heartbreaking circumstances.

[@voiceoftheparanoid]

I am so, so sorry. As much sincerity as I can convey in text format. This is beautiful, and I am so proud of you for pushing forward, even today. I wish everything in your life to be well and kind to you as this video is. May your life be full of peace and beauty. His last arrowhead was stunning. Your dancing is powerful and freeing to watch, and your courage is admirable. You have my most honest condolences, man. This video means a lot to me as someone who has been lost to despair in life after all the things I have left behind and had taken from me. Without sounding weird/selfish, as this is a tribute (to my understanding, and a gorgeous one, I wish I knew what locations and materials you went with), thank you for making this video. It makes the world feel less lonely with its presence here. Learning to live and grieve after what you have had gone is so important.

[@kristinawalla]

This felt so powerful and healing to me, thank you beautiful, for sharing it all ❤ i'm so sorry for your loss

[@ishikakalra7732]

I lost my dad through suicide in 2021 too, i was just 13 , this video is really beautiful, all the emotions , all the ups and downs, i love this.

[@deliadeacon]

the visual of the hand squeezing the rose thorns was so visceral, the whole thing is just remarkable. wow.

[@f0ggy22]

This hurt really bad but also helped alot, this is a masterpiece I'm utterly speechless

[@aastha3421]

I cried like a lil baby while watching this. Thank you for turning your pain into a masterpiece.

[@k4lana]

this is so beautiful, sending love

[@bobuhlop]

I am so sorry for your loss makenna

[@alejandrolandry]

you did amazing. i know your brother must be so proud of you. keep making more. please

[@alvinhugosson6911]

masterpiece

[@luckiestbugonearth]

beautiful

[@camtnails]

Man.. thank you for sharing

[@trevor5373]

Wow

[@matildaamorosi4796]

Thank you for sharing this❤️‍🩹

[@Pandaboomina]

I really liked this and I hope it can resonate with people I share it with too

[@krismolina_]

I hope you're healing well

[@bobuhlop]

I am sure he would have loved to see this

[@sophiachavez]

Been here since ur og gas station video you will forever inspire me

[@makayla8312]

keep filiming, u got this :)

[@Thereturnofspring]

You’re very strong

[@BausJWetman]

ah man

[@silvadiane20]

thank you

[@cryingfairy]

oh wow.

[@eveye]

Holy shit

[@Liv_in_life]

Can we go on

[@windyday8598]

the righteous one perishes, and no man takes it to heart; merciful men are taken away, while no one considers, *that the righteous is taken away from evil* he shall enter into peace, they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness. Isaiah 57:1,2 nkjv.

[@samuelasakatz]

thank you