Screen Memory

The Freudian concept of a “screen memory” is a mundane, palatable childhood memory that stands in front of and conceals our actual, more complicated experiences of childhood. In this short film, I have used the tools of children (colored pencils, crayons, markers, stickers, and glitter) to materially-intervene into my own childhood memories as preserved on printed-out frames of VHS home video, surrounding my child-self with protective apparitions and granting her magical powers.