In ‘Starborn’, Starry Venus delivers a defiantly personal vision. A two minute micro-short (almost entirely crafted by Venus) that floats somewhere between fantasy, poetry and spiritual warmth. The film opens in the desert, where a lone woman (Andrea Wright) moves with fragile uncertainty. She seems lost, emotional, confused, broken even.

The film is held together by poetic narration throughout: “I have carried sorrow beyond the weight of the world… but what is grief if not love’s shadow?” As Star Angel rises, shedding her despair, we witness brief but potent moments of connection. A force of healing in the lives of others. A savior to the suicidal, the broken, the nearly gone. She embraces them without judgment, offering grace.

The aesthetics is raw and dreamlike. The editing style is experimental, with intentional transitions that blur time and space. This is a spiritual short, not a spectacle. Venus’ original score works as a gentle tether, guiding us through emotion rather than plot. It is lo-fi transcendence. Minimalism used as intimacy, not limitation.

The film’s closing line, “Because we are each other’s angels”, hits you with unexpected power. ‘Starborn’ is uplifting but also rather radical. It suggests that salvation is not celestial or distant. It is in the simple, impossible act of still loving. A micro-short this emotionally complete is rare.

‘Starborn’ might be low-budget (production quality, pacing and characterisation could be improved), but its message and overall tone are beautiful and carefully presented, carrying a heart full of grace. Starry Venus has crafted a respectable production – niche, but one that deserves its place and will surely resonate with many.