'“Silent Solidarity” and Portraying Sexual Violence on Screen: Jayisha Patel on Her TIFF Short Circle. London-based director Jayisha Patel has amassed an impressive resume in a remarkably short period of time. Since 2014 Patel’s documentary shorts have screened LAFF, SXSW, NYFF, the Berlin International Film Festival and beyond, racking up numerous awards along the way.'

‘Patel fully explores VR's deeply immersive aspects and gives a fresh perspective on the cinematic language of point of view.’

‘Groundbreaking’ 

‘Patel has mastered VR storytelling.’

‘Jayisha Patel is one filmmaker helping to reclaim the tech space by making content for and about women. Her film Notes to My Father  explores the story of a human-trafficking survivor. When viewed through a headset, the perspective is chilling’

‘A documentary standout… Patel’s Circle captures a solemnly beautiful rural area in moments of ominous calm…(and) provides a mute backdrop for a story of inter-generational exploitation and oppression that is all the more affecting and anger-provoking for being handled in such a matter-of-fact, low-key way. ’

‘Luminously shot and elegantly framed... A passionate and poignant film.’