For the final project, I decided I would go out on a limb and try something new. That something new turned into something I really enjoyed. I found that I really enjoyed creating this quirky film about a failure of a super villain.
I worked with my film partner, Dan Koehler, on the project.
We encountered a number of difficulties on our shoot, as with all film shoots. With rain, missing actors, various technical difficulties, and changing of scripts, Dan and I had a lot to work around. I think that, overall, we were incredibly successful. We both were on our toes and were able to adapt to necessary situations.
Over this semester, I’ve become much more confident in my filmmaking abilities. At the beginning of the semester, I was relatively unsure of myself and everything I could do. But after creating a plethora of different style films this semester, I find myself being more focused in the filmmaking process.
In addition to a newfound focus in film, I found working in groups to be especially enjoyable in this class. In the past, I have dreaded group work because usually I end up pulling a vast majority of the weight. In this class, I’ve found like-minded people that I genuinely enjoy working with.
In addition to that, my involvement in various outside programs has helped me a great deal this semester. I’ve been involved in editing for an ESTV show, have participated in Elon Docs Production Program and have assisted in a variety of outside projects.
Overall, I have narrowed my focus this semester to film, which is something that I haven’t done in the past. I have found that I enjoy and can contribute to a wide variety of film work and am looking forward to my next few years in the film department at Elon.
