Caitlin Rietveld

A young woman with dark hair and blonde ends sits in a brown leather armchair in a dimly lit room lined with bookshelves. She wears black clothing and layered jewellery, with her hands folded in her lap as she looks calmly ahead. The blurred silhouette of another person appears in the foreground, creating the feeling of a private conversation or therapy session.

Statement

I'm Caitlin Rietveld, a fourth-year BA (Honours) student in TV, Radio and New Media at Munster Technological University, Kerry. As a filmmaker, I'm drawn to stories that explore gender dynamics, psychology, and the untold stories within everyday life. My work often blends visual symbolism with emotional storytelling to create atmospheric and thought-provoking narratives.

My current short film, Pandora's Perspective, is a psychological revenge fantasy that explores fear, anger, and female autonomy through a cinematic lens. As director, arts director and writer, I'm passionate about crafting visually striking work that challenges audiences and sparks conversation.

Caitlin Rietveld:: Image/Video

Images

  • A young woman with dark hair and blonde ends sits in a brown leather armchair in a dimly lit room lined with bookshelves. She wears black clothing and layered jewellery, with her hands folded in her lap as she looks calmly ahead. The blurred silhouette of another person appears in the foreground, creating the feeling of a private conversation or therapy session.

    A young woman with dark hair and blonde ends sits in a brown leather armchair in a dimly lit room lined with bookshelves. She wears black clothing and layered jewellery, with her hands folded in her lap as she looks calmly ahead. The blurred silhouette of another person appears in the foreground, creating the feeling of a private conversation or therapy session.

  • A young woman with dark hair and blonde ends stands in the center of a hallway with her eyes closed and head tilted upward. She wears a black leather jacket over a rust-colored shirt. The hallway is softly lit with white walls and doors on either side. The title “Pandora’s Perspective” appears in bold text in the bottom-right corner.

    A young woman with dark hair and blonde ends stands in the center of a hallway with her eyes closed and head tilted upward. She wears a black leather jacket over a rust-colored shirt. The hallway is softly lit with white walls and doors on either side. The title “Pandora’s Perspective” appears in bold text in the bottom-right corner.

  • A bald man with glasses and a beard leans against a corrugated metal shipping container under red and blue lighting. He wears a dark jacket and looks upward while exhaling smoke, creating a moody and cinematic atmosphere with strong shadows cast behind him.

    A bald man with glasses and a beard leans against a corrugated metal shipping container under red and blue lighting. He wears a dark jacket and looks upward while exhaling smoke, creating a moody and cinematic atmosphere with strong shadows cast behind him.


Course: animationVisualEffectsMotionDesign

Year: 2026

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