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amita kuttner

healing ground

Amita walking through a sunlit Scottish forest, soft golden highlights contrast with deep green shadows

Amita picking vibrant garden flowers, rich natural hues enhanced by warm, soft light

Amita touching lush forest flora, deep earthy greens and warm skin tones create a grounding feel

Amita’s mantlepiece, soft golden light casting delicate shadows on artwork and textured walls

Amita standing on the beach at blue hour, their face barely illuminated by the fading light, deep blues contrast with soft peach highlights

Amita silhouetted against pastel pink skies at the water’s edge, gentle colour gradients create a dreamlike feel

Macro shot of a dewdrop-covered fern, rich greens and delicate highlights bring texture to life

Aerial top-down shot of Isle of Bute forest, moody contrast between deep greens, dark road, and misty ocean blues

Amita exploring the Scottish woodland, sun-dappled textures enhancing the depth and warmth of the scene

Amita chopping heritage tomatoes, deep reds and golden highlights add warmth to the kitchen scene

Wider shot of Amita on the beach at blue hour, their silhouette softened by deep cinematic blues and subtle skin highlights

Amita in a prayer pose in front of their mantlepiece, soft light adding warmth to the scene

Close-up of Amita picking flowers, the vibrant colours standing out against the muted garden backdrop

Amita sitting on a rock between beach and woodland, soft afternoon light highlighting their contemplative expression

Close-up side view of Amita in mindful meditation, soft natural light wrapping around their face for a serene mood

Extreme close-up of Amita’s hands holding vibrant flowers, rich, saturated colours enhancing the warmth of the moment

Portrait of Amita framed by lush green foliage, deep contrast giving the image a cinematic rainforest feel

Amita picking bright blue cornflowers in their garden, warm tones balanced by pops of cool colour

Top-down shot of Amita chopping heritage tomatoes, deep reds and rich textures highlighted by warm natural lighting

Wider shot of Amita meditating, golden light softening the edges of the scene

Amita practicing box breathing, subtle warm highlights enhancing the tranquil moment

Back view of Amita Kuttner carrying freshly picked flowers into their home

Amita in awe of the Scottish forest, golden hour light filtering through the trees, adding depth and warmth

Amita cycling along the waterfront at golden hour, rich amber highlights contrasting with cool blues of the water and sky

Amita in cobra yoga pose in their living room, soft natural light shaping the scene

Close-up of a Santoku knife chopping heritage tomatoes, deep reds and warm highlights enhancing the richness

Walking shot of Amita on the beach, blue hour tones wrapping the scene in cinematic softness

Canadian astrophysicist and former politician Avi (formerly Amita) Kuttner shares their deeply personal journey of healing and self-discovery. They reflect on the profound loss of their mother in a devastating mudslide at age fourteen, their father’s brain injuries, and the complex trauma that followed
The film explores Avi’s path toward recovery, their move to the Isle of Bute in Scotland, and the role of physical and emotional routines, mindfulness, and self-compassion in processing trauma. As they confront repressed emotions, Avi also reflects on their gender identity and dysphoria, which became more apparent through their healing process
Finding solace in the natural world, Avi speaks to the transformative power of facing life’s truths and embracing its beauty with openness and acceptance
One of a three part series shot across Scotland
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The Colour Grade
For this film, the colour grade was an integral part of shaping the emotional arc. During moments of difficulty, we embraced a more muted, restrained palette- subdued tones reflecting the weight of Avi’s journey. As the story unfolds and their connection with the natural world deepens, the grade evolves, becoming richer and more full-bodied, carrying greater depth and warmth to mirror the sense of healing and renewal
From the outset, we developed a custom Show LUT to be used on set, guiding both creative and technical decisions. This approach allowed us to establish the film’s visual language early on, ensuring that the studio sessions were dedicated to refining each shot within a look we already loved
Shot on Sony FX6 with vintage Olympus lenses and DJI Mavic drone
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Production Co: Pixillion
Director & DoP: Remco Merbis
Colourist: Iain Pennington

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