Best Woman Filmmaker
Shot at the bottom of a 16-foot diving well, Lucid Dreams: The Lifecycle of an Artist (2024, 10 min.), follows a soul’s journey from the awakening of its artistic spirit, through the dark night of losing her voice, to her rebirth where she emerges with a new, ancient voice. Assimakopoulos served as videographer, director, primary figure, and producer, designing, and installing the underwater rigging of over 4,000 square feet of black fabric and using natural breath-holding techniques to capture scenes of up to two minutes. The surreal environment and powerful imagery, including the use of ink and fabric in water depict the universal quest for self-discovery and expression, integrating the authentic and immersive art-making process that defines Assimakopoulos’ signature voice as a multimedia creator.