This film came up in my Incredibly Strange Films Facebook group I follow so I thought it give it a watch as, at just over eight minutes, it asks for a minimal time commitment. What it delivers is a thought-provoking narrative that reminds me a little of Darren Aranofsky's Pi.

The film quickly establishes a mysterious and reverent tone with an ominous Bible quote layered over eerie choral singing. The story itself follows a young academic woman who is working on a voiceover for her dissertation. Her subject is a painting titled 'Portrait of God', which she can only perceive as a black canvas. As her narrative unfolds, however, she undergoes a profound spiritual awakening, culminating in a confrontation with something truly divine and beyond human comprehension.

Written, directed, and edited by Dylan Clark, the film is an impressive work of concise storytelling. Sydney Brumfield, as the solo performer, delivers a solid and compelling performance. The staging is intentionally simple, effectively centering the viewer's focus on the message: that the human mind may be incapable of comprehending true divinity and beauty without being completely overwhelmed by it.

Overall, I felt 'Portrait of God' was a well-crafted and engaging piece of filmmaking that makes excellent use of its short runtime to deliver a thought-provoking message.

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