Augustine Hacques and Raphaëlle Girardin, the duo behind Middle Visions, are two young women aspiring to create art with an impact.
On their journey to explore the documentary medium, they established themselves as filmmakers by co-directing their first short documentary: “Under the Spell”.
They are currently working on their second documentary. The release date is expected in Autumn 2025.
Augustine is a human rights professional who believes in art as activism. She views storytelling as a way to elevate marginalized narratives and challenge the status quo. Passionate about both documentary and fiction, she enjoys playing with magical realism, folk tales, and experimental formats. Through film, Augustine seeks for untold stories to echo our own histories, choices, and imagined fortunes.
Raphaëlle is a fashion photographer with a keen eye for bold aesthetics. Raw, and at times provocative, she likes to capture her subjects in analog. Her curiosity and interest in using visual stories as a means to investigate subversive narratives motivated her documentary filmmaking productions. Working with brands, magazines, and fashion shows, she uniquely innovates through both her professional and artistic endeavors.