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Last summer, I was struck by a video I came across on TikTok. In it, a 20-something flops faceup onto her bed. Her roots are grown out, her eyeliner is heavy and her gaze, vaguely forlorn, is intensified by a key light tinted blue. Her hand gropes around the adjacent night stand to silence her vibrating phone. Then the Netflix logo flashes, followed by a credit line: “A life written and directed by Beatrice Harrods.”
“How the Language of TV is Influencing How We See Ourselves”, The New York Times Magazine (2024).
Short films lasting between two and ten minutes, with or without special effects... Filmmakers are taking advantage of the platform's accessibility and circumventing its technical limitations to create poetic, dystopian, or socially conscious fiction films [...] “With TikTok, I’ve learned a faster way to tell stories and a new way to visualize them”, says Beatrice Harrods, a videographer who gained attention for a video in which her body catches fire as the planet experiences its worst heatwave. “Is it something I like? Not necessarily, but I think it's inevitable. If our pace of life changes, so does our pace of consumption”. It's a necessary adaptation, even though the young woman admits to being fascinated by the more contemplative worlds of David Lynch, Wim Wenders, Éric Rohmer, and Wong Kar-wai.
“TikTok, nouvel eldorado des jeunes créateurs de fiction”, Télérama (2022).
As I was looking for short films from new creators on TikTok, I stumbled across an amazing rising short film cinematographer. With 142.8K (and growing) followers on TikTok, Beatrice Harrods, a 26-year-old filmmaker from Spain, writes, produces and edits all of her fascinating and beautifully executed videos. With multiple videos reaching over a million views and the rest not far behind, Beatrice sheds light on important issues as well as the relatable personal obstacles she faces by turning her emotions into visual art.
“A Glimpse Inside Short Film Cinematography with Beatrice Harrods”, Her Campus (2022).
TikTok has become home to the industry's next generation of filmmakers and narrative creatives. Among them is Beatrice Harrods. Like many filmmakers, Beatrice gained a passion for film through her first passion, storytelling. She sees herself as someone who turns the reality which she observes daily into something more interesting and cinematic. Other than sharing her cinematic videos on TikTok, Beatrice has also created some short films as well, with her most recent being Frégoli.
“Beatrice Harrods”, Inner Voice Artists (2022).
TESTIMONIALS.
I’ve encountered many talented peers who open my mind to new perspectives and push me to be the best version of myself. I can confidently confirm that Beatrice is one of, if not the ultimate example of this type of person. She sets high standards for everyone, pushing herself as well as her peers to come together and create work that we all dream of.
— Justin Amatucci, director and editor (United States).
Beatrice demonstrated an exceptional ability to bring ideas to life, showcasing her originality, creativity, and willingness to push boundaries. Her work on these projects has always prioritized the vision and aimed to create enduring, impactful content. The best part is she has been able to do this all while working remotely… and I can only imagine how her abilities and positive impact would skyrocket if we were able to work together in person and really utilize her incredible capabilities.
— Kyle Loftus, director and cinematographer (United States).
Beatrice is a brilliant young content creator on social media, and she is one of the most creative persons I personally know nowadays.
— Armand Rignault, founder and CEO of ELIXIR PARIS Digital Communication Agency (France).
I can say with 100% certainty that she is the real deal. She’s a natural problem solver, a radical optimist and a brilliant mind. She was an incredible person to work with and I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
— Fourwalls, artist and music producer (United States).
Even as a professional writer, I’m often surprised by the perspective Beatrice offers in her work, which feels wise beyond her years, and important, as it is not only relatable to those who are in the same phase of life as she, but also serves as a guiding light to show the watcher they are not lost or alone but merely going through a time which Beatrice beautifully shows is a part of life like any other.
— Matheus H. Macedo, playwright, novelist and screenwriter (United States).