Filmmaking In Action

Samuel Elkins
Dr. Jocelyn Cullity and Dr. Bridget Thomas, Faculty Mentors

Film production has been continuously evolving since its inception. One thing that has remained the same is every aspect of filmmaking is detail-oriented, and much work is required for every frame. Throughout this semester, I have been working through each step of the filmmaking process in order to create a short film. The film is titled Gumshoe. It's about a university student who struggles against the systems of authority in school and life as she attempts to locate her missing roommate. It acts as a commentary on mental health issues prevalent on college campuses, and it also focuses on a misplaced romanticism about old-fashioned American morals.

Through storytelling, screenwriting, lighting, audio, filming and editing, I have learned just how inventive and creative every aspect of filmmaking needs to be in order to tell a great story. 

Keywords: Film, Video Production, Storytelling

Topic(s):Interdisciplinary Studies
English
Communication

Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

Session: TBA
Location: TBA
Time: TBA