This collection of short films is the culmination of one year of hard work by twelve candidates for their BFA in production. They range from experimental installation to personal documentary to traditional narratives.
Normally we would be gathering in a dark theatre to watch these together, congratulate one another and maybe even engage in a well earned handshake or hug. But not this year.
This year we have to celebrate remotely - but let's keep the festive element. I am very proud of y'all and so proud to share your work.
Many thanks to the class, thanks to David Gatten for getting them all started last semester, thanks to my fellow faculty for preparing them for this final project, thanks to the staff for helping them with all forms of equipment and hurdles, and thanks to Aaron Dillon for helping with the live Q&A.
Now, with no further delay...click on the links below for my intro and for each film's screener. This temporary site will stay live for the next 2 weeks.
Now let's roll the films,
Geoff Marslett
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INTRODUCTION BY PROF. GEOFF MARSLETT
FLOWERS IN HER HAIR
SUNDAE'S
EUTERPE: THE LOST MUSE
YOU CAN TELL BY THE WAY THAT IT FEELS
SILENCE
DANGEROUS REFLECTIONS (NOTE: SOUND GETS LOUD...BE READY TO TURN DOWN)
OVER MEDIUM
DR. SPROCKET
It's A Dark But Happy Place - Laine Zabukovic
THE BOOK OF JOB
TRULY NOBLE SOULS
PROGRAM: 3 hours 15 minutes
1. EUTERPE: THE LOST MUSE by Sarah Cole (9:12)
featuring: Vanessa Cornejo, Louisa Brott.
In a quiet world, a girl who creates music with
everything she feels must decide whether or not to embrace her gift; she risks being shunned or truly finding where she belongs.
3. TRULY NOBLE SOULS by Destin Hernandez (16:45)
featuring: Rachel Capo, Payson Whitlock, Nikolai Wold, Hannah Badger, Blake Barit.
A young reporter's best friend gets caught up with an Eco-Terrorist Cult in the middle of the mountains. Will she be able to save her friend in time, or will the Cult have its way?
5. DR. SPROCKET by Josh Contreras (10:30)
featuring: Amethyst, Mark Star, and Joshua Graverholt.
An old Hollywood spirit summons a darkroom wizard and his porn film familiar into her magical world of movies. (L may not be suitable for under 13)
7. A DANGEROUS REFLECTION by Jax Kinlaw (37:00)
featuring: Skye Folsom, Michael Freeman, Ellie Marcotte.
NOTE: SOUND GETS LOUD. MAYBE TURN DOWN PART WAY THROUGH.
A college student swaps realities with a far more sinister version of himself. This is a VERY rough cut, and at some point the sound gets way too loud. So, use caution when wearing headphones. (L, V may not be suitable for under 13)
9. IT'S A DARK BUT HAPPY PLACE by Laine Zabukovic (33:04)
featuring: Rocco Toussaint, Katarina Toussaint, Quinn Zabukovic, McKay Snow.
After the passing of his sister, Rowan feels completely lost in his path. But when Death marks Rowan as his new Reaper of Souls, he is forced to confront the darkness that has been haunting him. Rowan is granted three days to decide his fate - become Death's Reaper or hand his soul over to oblivion. (Themes of death may not be suitable for under 13)
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2. THE BOOK OF JOB by Ivan How (21:05)
featuring: Bryce Taylor, Kolbe Jackson, Adam S. Ford, Maya Ferrario.
After a disagreement between God and Lucifer leads to his family being murdered, a pious former soldier seeks revenge on the killers with some help from the Devil Himself. (L, V may not be suitable for under 13)
4. SUNDAE'S by J. Basil (4:30)
feature: Sarah Cole, Louisa Brott.
Sundae’s was created as an installation intended to create a physical experience of my darkest thoughts and greatest enemy. (warning, heavy image flickering)
6. OVER MEDIUM by Anna Colucci (5:11)
featuring: Josue Velasco, Anna Colucci.
The best eggs are cooked over medium.
8. SILENCE by Alec Balstad (14:00)
featuring: Alec Balstad, Louisa Brott, Dizaon Phifer.
A young man goes skiing in an attempt to escape his thoughts and memories.
10. FLOWERS IN HER HAIR by Louisa Brott (6:28)
featuring: Brenna Grace, Sasha Nicastri, Louisa Brott.
Two sisters let their imaginations wander as they play in a field together. As they explore their playground, sinister tales of their home life are revealed.
11. YOU CAN TELL BY THE WAY IT FEELS by Eva Wister-Zaccari (33:00)
featuring: Eliza Wister, Jerry Densow.
This documentary shows the community I grew up in and how it impacted me emotionally and spiritually. It features the people that have influenced me most throughout my life, and outlines my community’s philosophies on life and love.
Please join us for a Q & A following this remote screening of the student work. All directors will be available at 6:15 PM MST to answer your questions at the following link:
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