Fíodóra, a short documentary by Tom Oliver

“fíodóra, named after the Irish word for weaver, offers an intimate portrait of award-winning textile artist Lara Pain, as she invites us into her London studio to experience the ancient magic of handweaving. Through elegant cinematography and an enchanting soundscape that samples the rhythmic beat of Lara's loom, fíodóra transforms the slow, meditative pace of handweaving into an immersive, sensory experience. The result is a poignant reflection on tradition, sustainability, and the creative process, offering a quiet rebellion against a world favouring perpetual speed and mass production.”

Official Selection: Flatpack Festival 2025, The OffBeat Folk Film Festival, UAL Future Fashion Film Festival

Director: Tom Oliver
DOP: Jay Whylie
Gaffer: Omar Radwan
Music: Arthur Carneiro
Colour: Emmanuel Benjamin
Graphics: Florence van Bergen
Prod. Asst: India Ysabel Wilding
Special Thanks: Lily Tiger

Filmed on location at Cockpit Studios Deptford, 2023