Filmmaker Statement

Tethered challenges the boundaries of filmmaking by focusing on the internal conflict suffered by our protagonist, personifying his internal critic, who seizes his vulnerable moments to criticise and divert him from the right path. The dual thoughts, inner conflict, and judgement in our mind can be destructive at times, and for our protagonist Scott, they cause him to react in ways that are not true to what he wants, but become all he knows, and what he believes he needs to protect himself. This film was made by young and aspiring industry members, and we are determined for it to be seen! This is not only because of our personal connection to it, but also because it is a story worth hearing, and gives a new perspective on characters we might otherwise judge and categorise without the chance to enter their mind.