The project began when I was connected to photographer Kait Schnorbus through our mutual professor, Sam Fritch. Kait shared her bold vision for her photography thesis—capturing the Entoptic Phenomenon through still and moving images—and we quickly bonded over shared creative enthusiasm. With my background in dance and design, I joined the project as choreographer and movement director.

Our early studio sessions were entirely experimental, just the two of us exploring ideas, with me stepping in as a stand-in dancer while Kait worked through the technical aspects of her photography. As the project developed, so did our team: I brought in dancer Leyla Marusa, and Kait gathered a talented crew to support the production. With a full team in place, I was able to focus entirely on developing and directing the movement. By the end of our test days, I had built a vocabulary of poses and movements that made communication seamless—between Kait and me, and from me to Leyla.

The final stage of the project was choreographing a three-minute narrative short film. It was a new challenge that required precision, timing, and integration with props. Watching it all come together on set—seeing Leyla bring the choreography to life and the visuals unfold in real time—was incredibly rewarding.