HOMEBODY FLORAL CO. (2026)
A Super 8mm documentation of a floral workshop held at Leah Gibson’s studio in Perth, Ontario. This short film focuses on the essence of autumn - the textures of local stems, the architecture of centerpieces, and the shared atmosphere for a Thanksgiving gathering.
Guided by Leah’s emphasis on using what is seasonally available (including the "dried up bits"), the project highlights an appreciation for the entire botanical life cycle. By using analog film, the piece mirrors the slow, intentional process of the workshop itself, preserving a small moment of community and seasonal transition.
Link to film [release date February 20, 2026]
Original music by Sheehan Jordan & Steven McPhail.
Super 8mm processing and digitizing by Niagara Custom Lab.
Disintegration (105 Frames) (2024)
Disintegration (105 Frames) (2024)
Disintegration (105 frames) is an experimental stop-motion that explores the physicality of film and the passage of time. By intentionally manipulating and degrading 35mm negatives, the film creates a visually striking and meditative experience through a series of hand-crafted alterations. Thumbtack pokes, strokes of acrylic paint, and steel scrubber scrapes uniquely affect the emulsion, transforming clear, tangible imagery into an increasingly abstract and ephemeral sequence. The project invites viewers to contemplate the impermanence of both physical objects and memories.
Screened at Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC)'s Annual Screening, Resolution (2025)
"Yuli shows us that when memories fade, they are replaced by something new. Something more emotional, deeper, closer to reality, perhaps?"
- A word from the Jury
Niteklub x Yuli Sato (2023)
Niteklub x Yuli Sato (2023)
This 34 minute video, originally created for Niteklub at Black Squirrel Books in Ottawa, Canada, layers archival clips from post-WWII Japan and England, featuring street scenes and geisha dances, with my personal footage. I aimed to create a dynamic tension by juxtaposing these romanticized images with starker elements. While subtle, it was a unique experiment in visual storytelling.