Sara Blakey
ORGANIZER · FILMMAKER · PHOTOGRAPHER
About Me
I grew up predominantly between Italy & Switzerland, to Serbian and Australian parents. Throughout life I have lived in cultural hubs like Barcelona, Bali, Belgrade, Stockholm, Melbourne, and Amsterdam.
Background
My education at Ecole d’Humanité, an alternative international boarding school in Switzerland, was transformative. Founded by Paul Geheeb in the Canton of Bern, this unique school taught me the power of the mind, nurtured my creativity, and helped me blossom into who I am today. (ecole.ch/pedagogical-background).
Currently, I'm completing my B.A. in Media and Culture at the University of Amsterdam, the program has been ranked #1 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for the past seven years.
Education
I have a calling for community, belonging, interculturalism, and entertainment. My family, encompassing over seven nationalities, instilled in me a deep appreciation for diversity. After graduating high school, I pursued teaching languages to gain financial independence. Since then, I have worked as a bartender, compounding pharmacy assistant, project manager, and event organizer for artists. Currently, I work for a cannabis seedbank, acting as the manager and director of the company, while creating a documentary about its founder and CEO.
Work Experience
Aside from the things I do, traveling, cooking, literature, art, illustration, and philosophy are some of my favourite things to do. I like being the person people call when they need to get something done, no matter how big or small the mission.
Passions
FILMMAKING
My style is a blend of contributions from my heritage and cultures I have had the privilege of immersing myself in. At times my cinematographic approach explores claustrophobic perspectives, playing with spatial and temporal dynamics. My favorite aspect of filmmaking is uncovering and sharing beautiful stories that might otherwise go unnoticed.
The reasons I’ve been so drawn to filmmaking are because my mind is visual — I see when I think . As well as trying to fulfill a longing to be understood and I believe that if I have the ability to show the organized chaos of in my mind, someone will finally understand me.
I'm drawn to filmmaking because my mind is inherently visual — I see when I think. This medium fulfills my longing to be understood; by sharing the organized chaos in my mind, I hope to connect with others and finally feel understood.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The main aim in my work is finding beauty in the mundane, the beauty of the every moment. There is something magical about rediscovering something you thought you knew in a two-dimensional way.
Through my films and photography, I aspire to not only convey my inner world but also to share the beauty I find in it with others, inviting them to see the world through my eyes.
EVENT ORGANIZING
I started organising when I went to the Ecole d’Humanité, initiating student council-led outings, founding a student-run café called Ecole Café (ongoing) and coordinated school entertainment. I enjoy creating something that has value to other people. Currently, I organize events in Amsterdam focused on artist collaborations and serve as the Head of Events for thick collective.
My current sound
Collectives & Collaborations
I am a deep believer that collaborative work makes the world go around. Therefore, I thoroughly enjoy being part of some amazing collectives and art houses and working with other creative minds.
