As I Become Curious is a meditative, collaborative film that offers a rich impression of neurodivergent artist and poet Amy McCombes’ practice and her relationship with nature, time, feelings, imagination and wonder.
We witness Amy exploring her writing and ‘wee drops’ of poetry through being in nature in her hometown of Edinburgh, through the senses, her drawings, precious objects and her voice.
Made in collaboration with artist and facilitator Kirsty Biff Nicolson, film maker Ania Urbanowska and sound designer Nik Paget-Tomlinson.
The process and film has centred neurodivergent artistry, collaboration and disability access throughout.
Written & created by Amy McCombes in collaboration with:
Co-Creator & Producer Kirsty Biff Nicolson
Cinematographer & Editor Ania Urbanowska
Composer & Sound Design/Foley Nik Paget-Tomlinson
Sound Recordist Donna Stewart
Production Assistant & Access Support Annabel Cooper
Access Support Eilidh Gaze
Producer & Coordinator for the Sensory Collective Nina Doherty
This project has been developed by Edinburgh-based artist Kirsty Biff Nicolson as part of the Sensory Collective.
Sensory Collective is a 22-month long project exploring sensory arts practice across Scotland for people who face multiple barriers to access. It is an Independent Arts Projects (IAP) project and 1 of 26 participative arts projects supported by Culture Collective and funded by Scottish Government emergency Covid-19 funds through Creative Scotland.
Independent Arts Projects (IAP) works with some of Scotland’s most talented and innovative artists and theatre makers to develop, produce and tour a programme of productions, arts projects, events and opportunities for people across Scotland and beyond. www.independentartsprojects.com
