(Non) Normative Imaginaries and (Im)Materialities (NNIM) by Natasha Trotman
The article discusses Natasha Trotman’s film, “(Non) Normative Imaginaries and (Im)Materialities (NNIM),” which explores non-normative realities through the lens of disability and neurodivergence. The film challenges mainstream perceptions, inviting viewers to consider new possibilities beyond societal norms. Part of Somerset House Studios’ “Hyper Functional, Ultra Healthy” series, it aims to address issues of disability justice, encouraging a reimagining of reality to include more inclusive and diverse experiences.
Credits
Director, Digital Director & Co-producer: Natasha Trotman
DOP & Editor: Rob Akin
Sound Recordist: Leon Radschinski-Gorman
Camera Assistant: Gregor Emmanuel
Featuring: Kush Kanodia, Natasha Trotman, Melania Pongan, Jo Longhurst, Jason Sedon, Piers Roberts, Steven Kasamba, Anthony Woods.
(Non) Normative Imaginaries and (Im)Materialities (NNIM), 2023.
Commissioned by Somerset House Studios.
(Article and Image Copyright: Natasha Trotman, Still image (3) from (Non) Normative Imaginaries & (Im)Materialities (NNIM), 2023.)