The Ideal Self

The Ideal Self

The Ideal Self

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The Ideal Self

"We are made to believe we are only destined for one identity in society, the question is which one should we choose?"

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Overview

A young individual looks into the mirror to find her Ideal Self: an identity she chooses to inherit in 21st Century society.

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Jessica Lauren Faye

Young Individual/ Popular Ideal Self/ Ambitious Ideal Self/ Artistic Ideal Self

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Directed by: Jessica Lauren Faye
Written by: Jessica Lauren Faye
Produced by: Jessica Lauren Faye

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