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Sej Saraiya

Sej Saraiya

The Stillness Between Roles

In Malibu’s tide pools, amid crashing waves, as the water enters a fleeting stillness, LA actress Renu releases performance and meets who she is when no one is watching or directing her—briefly visible, then dissolved as the waves return. Only in rare stillness does she see herself clearly.

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Art of Storytelling Contest

2025

Nominee

Character Studies

Professional

The Stillness Between Roles

In Malibu’s tide pools, amid crashing waves, as the water enters a fleeting stillness, LA actress Renu releases performance and meets who she is when no one is watching or directing her—briefly visible, then dissolved as the waves return. Only in rare stillness does she see herself clearly.

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Sej Saraiya

Sej Saraiya

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Landscapes, People, Photojournalism, Portrait

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