Directed by Dyno Fanoy
Set Design by Laura Korakova & Corina Bojan

I contributed to the set design of Cult of Guilt and The Saint of Shame, working alongside designer Corina Bojan. My involvement in the project began with the creation of the headpiece for the mysterious character known as The Saint of Shame. Collaborating with the stylist, we developed a visually striking and emotionally layered character—one that embodies confusion, intensity, and ambiguity. The headpiece was handmade using paper, golden spray paint, and wooden sticks. I produced multiple concept sketches, which were discussed with director Dyno Fanoy before selecting the final design—crafted and refined by hand.

In addition to character design, we co-created the visual world of The Saint of Shame. One of our key tasks was transforming a studio space into a surreal, endless black void punctuated by red strings—an abstract, symbolic environment that reflects the saint's internal world.

We also redesigned two main locations: an Airbnb used as the main character's home, and the studio where the climactic encounter with saint takes place. To authentically convey the personality of the protagonist—a chaotic, eccentric girl—we immersed ourselves in her imagined life. We considered her habits, interests, and emotional state to shape the visual identity of her living space. The result is a layered, lived-in environment that feels intimate and expressive.

This project offered a rich opportunity to connect narrative and aesthetics, allowing character psychology to inform set design in both subtle and dramatic ways. The final images below capture the visual outcome of this creative collaboration.