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“On the morning of my death – just after sunrise, and before my spirit had departed, a mysterious figure entered the house... “ In This Valley My Heart Is Buried Deep, is an experimental narrative that uses a combination of visuals and text. Based on an actual dream, the video explores what it means to belong; connection to the land; connection to a place…

Originally a photographer, artist/filmmaker SJ.Ramir later moved to digital video - shooting scenes of lone figures moving across remote and isolated geographical landscapes. The landscapes in his films are often a mix of real and/or constructed 3D models. The prominent style of his films came from early years of experimentation with custom-made lens filters. These filters enhanced video pixels and produced hazy, distorted images, which Ramir felt were visually suggestive of emotional states connected with a central theme in his work: isolation. Ramir’s distinctive films have screened at numerous film festivals worldwide including the Venice International Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam, Edinburgh International Film Festival and the Melbourne International Film Festival. He currently resides in Melbourne, Australia.