Filmmaker Kate Ferguson crafts an intimate portrayal of longing in the short film Dear Kevin. This video art-inspired experimental drama shows a woman’s special relationship with the titular Kevin, an entity we only hear about and never see. Since its release two years ago, Dear Kevin has achieved an impressive festival run, notably winning “Best Imagination” at the Short Film Factory’s February Award Showcase.

A Metamorphosis into Womanhood and Independence

Shot on a Canon Super 8 camera with Kodak black and white film, Dear Kevin is a poetic look at a woman’s attempt to realign with her true self. Layered voiceover and whimsically observational footage enforce her burning desire for connection. Through her stream of consciousness narration, it becomes clear that we’re listening to the musings of a woman in love with a fantasy. But does she really love this man, Kevin? Or does she love the person she is when she’s with him?

About Kate Ferguson

Kate Ferguson is a photographer, writer, and filmmaker based in Mexico City. Her multidisciplinary practice is rooted in an appreciation for the threshold moments where transformation occurs and realities blur. The spiritual and mystical play a large influence, both as a topic of observation and a way of being. Through her work, she considers nostalgic liminality, the sensation of memory, and decisions that lead to psychological and spiritual evolution, particularly in regard to self-actualization.

Takeaway

Dear Kevin reflects the psyche of a woman coming into her own independence. A metamorphosis, of sorts. Despite its short runtime, Dear Kevin packs a deeply profound and alluring punch that will resonate with anyone on their own self-realization journey. The film stars Stevie Marceaux, with a voiceover by filmmaker Kate Ferguson, who also acts as the director of photography and editor.