Point of view is a powerful thing.Throughout history, it has just taken one person's point of view to radically alter lives and the course of history. It is point of view that defines a hero or a villain and motivates behavior. Great myths handed down through culture are dominated by characters whose actions are driven by their point of view. Shakespeare's plays are structured around characters with very strong views of the world. The result is sometimes a comedy, and sometimes a tragedy. As an artist, it has always been a personal challenge to express my own point of view. It is not easy, because it means discovering what is my own in a world full of images and ideas. It usually involves breaking conventions and creating new forms. My work as an artist and a writer centers on characters with a distinct point of view. The piece Bemadette, is loosely based on the character of St. Bernadette, who was reported to have visions, but not everyone believed her. Some thought she was holy, and others thought she was crazy. Ultimately, she was canonized a saint. I thought her story compelling, because the strength of her visions not only determined her fate, but directed the lives of others.
Bernadette is an interactive story (which I wrote), using digital video, video stills and text.The user navigates between two characters with very different points of view. The piece is a single user experience. A basic computer setup is all that is required: a CPU, monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Lisa Prah (US) is a filmmaker and screenwriter who has worked professionally as an editor. Of the numerous features and documentaries that she has worked on, one was nominated for an Academy Award. Others have been shown at the New York and Sundance Film Festivals, and many have aired on public and and cable television. Lisa has recently gotten involved with new media, and is interested in how digital technology influences storytelling. She has currently completed the interactive video, titled Bernadette, as her thesis project at the Graduate Computer Art Dept. at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.