A sign attached to a green frame with text that reads, 'It is up to you to see the beauty in everyday things,' printed on a torn newspaper.

One Summer on Earth

2022 | 89 minutes | WaxFemur Productions

written, directed, photographed, edited and produced by J Taylor-Jones

A non-linear collection of moments captured over the course of the summer of 2021 by a filmmaker reflecting on their newfound understanding of life following multiple national lockdowns and a spell of poor mental health.

Black laurel wreath logos of awards and film festival titles including Essex Doc Fest 2022, Stafford Film Festival 2023 finalist, Shortlisted for Best British Feature at Lowestoft Film Festival 2022, Grand Jury Prize Nominee at Student World Impact Film Festival 2022, and First-Time Filmmaker Sessions 2022.
A young person taking a selfie with a Canon camera in a mirror, with the reflection of their face and camera visible. The mirror has decorative elements, and the young person has short hair and wears a dark shirt with colorful stripes.
Traffic sign indicating possible delays in the middle of a road.
Two young women in a kitchen smiling, with a young man in the background. The scene is viewed from a stairway doorway.
A grassy field with scattered rocks and a large boulder in the foreground, surrounded by trees, under a clear blue sky.
Close-up of a cracked red granite sidewalk with water pooled in the crack.
A pink flower blooming on a green leafy branch against a blue sky.
Close-up of a black and white cat sleeping peacefully, with whiskers visible and fur details highlighted.
Three young adults on a city street, smiling and laughing at the camera, with buildings and pedestrians in the background.
Wild thistle flowers growing in a grassy field with rolling hills and a cloudy sky in the background.
City street with parked cars, trees, and residential buildings, including a tall apartment complex.
Close-up of a corner of a white door frame with sunlight casting shadows on a beige carpet.
A modern glass sculpture reflecting the cloudy sky.