Representation matters.

Strabismus is a visual disability, but its impact goes far beyond the way we see. It changes the way we move through the world, the way we are perceived, and the way we perceive ourselves. There are many different types of strabismus—some more noticeable than others, but regardless of how visible it is, it is often a silent struggle. One that many people carry without ever talking about it.

Simón follows Ana, as she prepares to present her project to a large audience for the first time. She faces her fear of being judged for her strabismus.

Through a journey that moves between present reality and personal memories, Ana explores the moments that defined her relationship with her vision, from childhood experiences and unspoken fears to the challenges of accepting herself. As Simon's rebellious and confident personality pushes her to confront her own doubts, she discovers that the very thing she once tried to hide can become the source of her voice.

For years, I lived with insecurities that I rarely saw reflected anywhere else. We don’t usually talk about the fear of making eye contact, of speaking in front of people, or of wondering if someone is listening to what we’re saying or simply looking us in the eye. Those silent fears gradually become part of your identity and begin to influence the decisions you make.

To cope with those feelings, I began imagining my eye as a character nearly ten years ago. Because I carried so many insecurities, I created Simón as the complete opposite of me. He is confident, rebellious, fearless, and always ready to say what I was too afraid to say. While I would overthink every situation, Simón would simply jump in and remind me that maybe things were not as scary as I imagined. He became the voice that pushed me forward—the one who would say, “What’s the worst that could happen? Someone looks at your eye? Well… it’s already doing that anyway.”

About a year ago, I finally gave him a name: Simón. Since then, he’s been my lifelong companion. We’ve argued, blamed each other, and even laughed at each other, but above all, he’s helped me embrace myself. Giving him a voice allowed me to have conversations with that part of myself that I spent years trying to hide.

This project is also designed as a visual experience that invites the audience to explore the way we see the world. Through creative visual challenges, changes in perspective, and cinematographic techniques inspired by my own perception, the film will immerse viewers in an experience where vision itself becomes part of the narrative.

By capturing these visual distortions and moments of uncertainty on screen, I hope the audience can momentarily adopt my perspective, connect with the fears they represent, and understand how something as simple as looking can become one of our biggest vulnerabilities.

For audiences who do not have this experience, the performance provides an opportunity for empathy. It allows them to look beyond appearances and understand that every person has a story behind them. Through Simon, I want to raise awareness of a community that often goes unnoticed and create a space where vulnerability becomes a source of connection, reminding us that there is no single way of seeing the world, or a single way of being part of it.

Your contribution means a lot for us! As we mentioned in the video, we’ve already set aside $1,500 CAD toward production. But what its "production"? With this money, we’ll focus on bringing the locations we’ll use for filming to life. We’ll also use it to feed the crew.

Most importantly, a large portion of this money will go toward equipment rental (camera, lenses, and lights), which is necessary to create the visual style we envision and establish the right atmosphere so the audience can connect with this story.
Here’s a rough breakdown of how we’ll use it:


-Equipment Rental — $800 CAD
Cameras, lenses, and lighting that will help us create the look and feel we’re envisioning. We’re also incredibly grateful to be receiving some equipment as in-kind contributions, which makes this project even more special.

-Crew Meals — $500 CAD

Since we’re working with a small team and shooting for only two days, this budget will help keep everyone fueled and ready to bring their best to the set.

-Location Rental — $200 CAD
This covers one of our key filming locations, where we’ll be shooting for one full day.

Every dollar has a purpose, and every contribution gets us one step closer to turning this story into a film.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL GO TOWARD POST-PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION

Making the film is only the beginning.

Once we finish filming, there’s still an important part of the journey ahead: post-production and distribution. This is where your support can make a real difference.

Through this campaign, we’re hoping to raise $1,500 CAD to help us complete the film and prepare it for submission to film festivals that we feel could be a meaningful home for this story.

Your support its the next chapter of this story...

Our top priority will be to find the right editor to help us turn everything we’ve shot on set into a complete and powerful film. We want the final step to feel honest and human, blending empathy with reality in a way that allows the audience to truly connect with Simon.

We’ll also be working with a sound designer to add another layer of emotion to the film. Sound has the power to make a moment feel closer, more intense, or more intimate. We want Simon’s voice, the characters, and every small action to complement each other to create an experience that moves between reality, the past, and the present.

We want to use this story to bring greater awareness to visual impairment — a reality that deserves more visibility, understanding, and conversation.

That is why we hope to screen the film at carefully selected film festivals, where we can share the story with new audiences, connect with communities, and create spaces for meaningful conversations about visual impairment and empathy.


Here’s a rough breakdown of how we’ll use your contribution:

-Editing and Color Grading: $470 CAD

His role will be essential to bringing coherence to Simon's story in a way that is sincere, consistent, and emotionally impactful.This is where Ana’s and Simon’s story truly comes to life.

-Sound Design: $130 CAD

Every sound will serve a purpose: to help us feel what the characters are feeling, rather than simply observing what they do.

-Marketing Activities: $200

Part of the budget will help us create and promote content that reaches the right audience, raise awareness of the film, and encourage people to join the conversation. That’s why our marketing will be driven primarily by social media. We know that doing things right isn’t always free.

-Film Festivals Submissions: $700 CAD

Every carefully selected film festival has an entry fee. For us, presenting this film at festivals isn't just about having it screened. It's about raising awareness of an issue that lies at the heart of strabismus.

Each proposal gives us the opportunity to present the film to new audiences and connect with filmmakers

Thank you.

A message from Simon:

This story is very personal to me. It comes from experiences that have changed the way I see the world: sometimes in beautiful ways, other times in frustrating ways, and still other times in ways that are simply ridiculous. Maybe by the end of the film, you’ll understand my world a little better. If you saw the video, you now have a little idea of how Ana sees things.

Poor Ana! Im sorry I can't change.

Well, thats all!!

Thanks for watching and reading this!

One last thing... at least pretend I'm making a good eye contact.

Byeeeee. - Simon.