Coping Mechanisms – Caitlin Buchanan
Coping Mechanisms tells the story of a woman who works with children of divorce, becoming one herself in adulthood. The film explores the ways in which she copes with the news, inadvertently going against every piece of advice she would give a child going through the same experience.
Coping Mechanisms from Media Factory on Vimeo.
I always knew that making a film in the midst of one of the world’s strictest lockdowns was going to be difficult, but I don’t think I had anticipated just how much I was going to need to adapt and problem solve! I found one of the most challenging aspects was creating the illusion of other characters in post-production.
Having to direct, shoot, and act in a short film by myself has taught me the importance of adaptability in filmmaking. Sometimes you just have to roll with the punches!