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Film, 2025 Caroline Bushman Film, 2025 Caroline Bushman

Battlefield

My process of this art work was finding something that really interested me and decided to make a montahe of it.

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Film, 2025 Caroline Bushman Film, 2025 Caroline Bushman

”Trashley”

This is a documentary about a young drag artist and their thoughts on maximalism, art, and the general experience of living life as, in their own words, a freaky weirdo.

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Nature

It’s about a person who walks into the forest and explores the beauty of nature.

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Make a Change

Through this film, I sought to celebrate the breathtaking beauty of nature—its vibrant landscapes, intricate ecosystems, and the profound sense of peace it offers.

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Film, 2025 Caroline Bushman Film, 2025 Caroline Bushman

The Comeback Court

This film is not only about basketball, but a deeper meaning beneath the surface. Basketball is the lens, but the message is universal.

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Film, 2025 Caroline Bushman Film, 2025 Caroline Bushman

Dark, Twisted, Hecka Evil Elf

My process of this art work was finding something that really intI decided to create a short 80s themed slasher trailer about an elf that would kill people.erested me and decided to make a montahe of it.

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Live Your Life

I wanted to capture the confusion of high school and make a tribute to living your life to the fullest rather than worrying about the future.

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Film, 2025 Caroline Bushman Film, 2025 Caroline Bushman

Amongst the Stars

My idea for my animation was inspired by different animated shows that I’ve watched that have fully immersed me in their stories.

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Devoted

This short film explores the emotional impact of diverging paths after learning that I would attend a different high school than 40 of my private school classmates, many of whom I had known for over a decade.

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Film, 2025 Caroline Bushman Film, 2025 Caroline Bushman

Not Home

What if you bought an egg carton with a live chick inside one of the eg“Not Home” is a visualization of a poem about being taken away from home to live in an unfamiliar and uncomfortable setting; one where most would never choose to be.gs?

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