‘Joshua’s Dream’ is a short film that explores themes of isolation and eventual freedom. An autobiographical retelling of a young black man at a top ballet school, as he navigates his way through an elite institution. Often not overt, but felt, he is made to feel inferior due to his difference. The film uses symbolism to represent this predicament, and the complexity of this character’s mind is presented within poetic language and a series of internal monologues. In terms of production the film was shot, edited, written and directed by myself. The film was nominated for a Mullen Lowe Nova award.