Exploring Psychological Domination Through Film

Exploring The Emotional & Psychological Aspects of A Domination Session Through A Visual Medium

One of the facets of female domination that I find particularly arousing is the psychological and emotional aspect of the relationship between a Mistress & slave. Queen & pawn. The one to one eye contact, the flow of energy, the exhilarating power exchange, the intensity and charged atmosphere of the session. These are all areas that are, at best, difficult and often impossible to try and capture or convey within the current genre of femdom movies.

The English Mistress – Video/DVD Series
Diversicor/ GwenMedia, Released 2001 USA only

In attempting to try and overcome this problem I have been experimenting with alternative kinds of film making. This is how The English Mistress series of Videos/DVD’s came into being. These films capture real-life, real-time domination sessions. They are filmed in black and white, some sections with a drop-frame effect which gives them a dream like quality ~ ‘that you have but slumber’d here, while these visions did appear’. Filming without colour draws the viewer into the action and enhances the sensual texture of many of the implements and costumes of SM play and especially leather.

Where there was little verbal action or no sound I have added ethnic background music often with ethereal female chanting to add a reminder of the powerful and hypnotic nature of female energy. I also wanted my devotees to hear my voice speaking directly to them and so have added a voice-over to a number of the movies designed to mesmerize the viewer and draw them into my world. I discuss my philosophy of female domination including an in-depth introduction to what is expected from a contracted slave. I also comment on the action as it unfolds giving the viewer more of an insight into the psychology of domination and understanding of my equipment and implements.