Athena Park is an award winning actress who has starred in multiple film and television productions in Canada and the United States. Currently studying at the University of Toronto, she is continuously working on new music and film projects. Following up on her debut single, “Tuatara,” Athena‘s latest release is the bitterly honest “Heathen.”

Inspired by the feelings of falling in love with someone who doesn’t truly value you, “Heathen” encapsulates when someone gives themselves up completely for somebody who doesn’t even care to notice.

1. Tell us the story of this song, why did you choose to visualize this song specifically?

This song was based off of a real experience I had with a boy that didn’t treat me how I should’ve been treated. So most of the settings of the songs (aka. the skatepark) were based off of locations that me and him hung out around. Near the end of the music video where I am placed behind bars, is a metaphorical representation of how our relationship made me feel.

2. What was the inspiration behind this video (visuals, storyline, etc.)?

Because it was based off of real experiences, I thought this song deserved a visual for it. For the audience to understand what it was really like, where it happened, and what my perspective of the situation was.

3.What was the process of making this video?

The process was absolutely amazing! Thanks to OfTheSaint productions my creative input was very important to him, and we were able to use our locations to the best of our abilities, and together we produced a very innovative and creative music video.