2023 Submissions
Atlas
My team and I were inspired by the sci fi genre. We wanted to make a film that included robots, and had plot twists. While making the project, we put a lot of effort into the set design, visuals, casting and lighting of the film, and during post-production, while editing, we paid attention to the sound design.
Internationally Famous
Think of this movie as a commentary on capitalism mixed with a Jackie Chan martial arts demonstration. Think of it as 2001 meets the Big Lebowski. Think of this film as the culmination of a 100 Movies Bucket List poster, boiled into a soup.
The Nice Rich Chair
Some friends had grouped up together so I did something myself. I had 3 hours to edit and record because the editing software was in my class. I then began recording using a friend's water bottle and chair.
Evidence Board Scene From an Afternoon in 3301
This is the Evidence Board Scene from a movie I was apart of called An Afternoon in 3301.
Getting Through
I made this film because I have just started high school and wanted to make a short montage about a day of a high school student. The film only shows the main character at home getting ready for school, and doing homework.
Strum
"Strum" is a short film about a student who suffers from extreme isolation and depression. His school work is overwhelming him, he has no friends, and his teachers hate him. In a culmination of stress and anxiety, he throws his chrome book out of the window, and resorts to music to help calm him down.
Inequity of Expression
This personal essay film was created as an expression of my journey to self understanding as a high schooler. I’ve been told many times throughout life to be careful of my words, to think before speaking.
An Occurrence at Owl Airport
Based off the classic short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce, this modern adaptation brings a new level of interest to the aging story.
Where I’m From
"Where I'm From" is a special one for me. I created this short film with the intent of it being nostalgic and youthful, as well as completely authentic to my childhood experience. Growing up in Petaluma, California, I filmed at several locations that meant something to me. Additionally, everything that I touched on in the narration has some significance to me.
The Martial Artist
The story of a karate teacher's journey into the martial arts and teaching.
the lingering question at a masquerade
It was a cool experience because it happened after I got inspiration from a film I was watching at my local theatre, so me and my sibling left early to go make this movie at like 8PM.
Energy of New York
I made this while in New York and it represents to me what New York is. Whether it is the creativity, the mood and passion there, the amazing people, or the energy in the city, it shows my experience and love for the city.
No Solicitors
This piece was created for my IB HL film class. The prompt was "stranger at the door". I wrote, directed, and edited this short film. I wanted to explore character foils in this project to create as much contrast between the two characters.
Dad vs. Boyfriend
This is a filmmaking project that I made with two friends in my filmmaking class at school. We wanted to make a goofy film using the open space behind my house and we ended up with this. We made a story board which had a longer chase scene and more dialogue.