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Digital Photography And The Internet, Rethinking Privacy Law, Jim Barr Coleman

Journal of Intellectual Property Law

No abstract provided.

Infringicus Maximus! An Exploration Of Motion Picture Title Protection In An International Film Industry Through The Legal Battles Of Harry Potter, Emily Kathryn Tyler

Journal of Intellectual Property Law

No abstract provided.

Grand: A Short Film, Joshua R. Pereira

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

In this paper I will describe the creative process throughout the making of my short film thesis GRAND. I will describe this in three parts: pre-production, wherein I will detail developing the concept, writing the script, and funding/preparing for production; production, wherein I will detail the set construction, visual planning, and the day-to-day operations on set; and post-production, wherein I will detail the editing of the film and the composition of the score. All of this will be framed in reference to the proposed theme of the film, and I will conclude by evaluating whether or not the finished short …

Docu-Minutes: 60 Second Documentaries, Muriel Green

SIDLIT Conference

Anyone can make a 60 second documentary. In this presentation I will describe my experience at the Lawrence Public Library’s Sound + Vision filmmaking studio instructing patrons in the Documinutes method. The presentation will cover high-level theory, implementation, and how to scale filmmaking instruction for institutions of various sizes.

When The Silver Screen Fades To Black : An Analysis Of Black Faces In Film., Travesheia Rashel Bass

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Black Film Industry emerged with the goal of challenging the misrepresented images of African Americans that were promoted in early American Films. The Black Film making process promoted a centrality of stories told from an Afrocentric point of view. This thesis analyzes how Black Film has been defined over the last sixteen years and how it has impacted American society. Films that were made by or in collaboration with African American writers, directors, and producers with a focus on the African American community (its values, cultural aesthetics, and practices) and featuring an all or primarily Black cast were found …

'Do You, Andy?' [Taiwan], Portico Media Productions

Reconstruction: Studies in Contemporary Culture

Andy, a cute Taiwanese guy, about to propose to his boyfriend Jeffrey of "four years eight months and ten days" before his parents walk into the restaurant, throwing his plans off entirely. Together, the four end up eating together and in the end, after much awkwardness on Andy's part, his parents let him know they accept him and his boyfriend Jeffrey.

Confessions Of A Media Literacy Scholar-Practitioner: Job Market Advantages, Research Agenda Challenges, And Theory-Driven Production, Christopher Boulton

Journal of Media Literacy Education

This essay explores how higher education’s move away from the liberal arts tradition of learning by thinking and towards more vocational “experiential” approaches has implications for media literacy educators’ career options, scholarly identities, and teaching strategies. Specifically, I consider my own negotiation of increasing administrative and student demands for “hands-on” production courses by confessing both my advantages on the job market and my post-hire challenges in articulating a clear research agenda. I then conclude with a case study of how I repurposed my scholar-practitioner identity and used critical theory to drive production by bringing film students into a cultural studies …

Modeling And Python Scripting In Maya For The Animation Short Style, Gilenn Emille G. Collado

Computer Engineering

The computer animation and graphics industry has dramatically improved over the years alongside the growth of technology. This paper discusses how that came about through a specific tool called Maya. It talks about its features and what it can create for you and the world. It also describes how scripting can simplify a job and make more of it. It highlights the effectiveness of the ability to manipulate code to create something amazing.

Thrown, Christopher Redden Gayden

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

In this thesis paper, I will document and analyze the process of making my graduate thesis film, Thrown. I will start by stating my overall thesis statement, then move into the evaluation of my performance in regards to each specific area of the filmmaking process. I will reflect how I translated my learning at the University of New Orleans in a practical application short film exercise and detail my successes and struggles throughout the process. The goal of this investigation is to understand how I can improve in the future. In the end, I will determine if my thesis proves …

Can The Good Man Be Happy? The Production Of "Beyond Memory", Madison Beaudet

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

This paper details the production of the short film Beyond Memory from conception through completion. Particular attention is paid to the application of Deleuze’s time-image and film noir as a genre.

Galatea, Jared Stanton

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

In this paper I will discuss the personal process of making a film, specifically as it relates to my thesis Galatea. I will do this be examining the individual aspects of filmmaking, including but not limited to: writing, directing, production design, cinematography, editing, and visual effects.

Splitting Maul, Trenton T. Mynatt

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Making Of Just Like Wild Pete, Jade E. Hewitt

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

In this thesis paper, I will document and analyze the process of making my graduate thesis film, Just Like Wild Pete. I will start by stating my overall thesis statement, then move into each specific area of the filmmaking process. I will translate my learning at the University of New Orleans Film and Theatre program into real life situations with this film, as well as detail my successes and struggles throughout the process. I will analyze my own work, and constantly look to how I can improve in the future. In the end, I will determine if my thesis proves …

Vela & Niyah, Rashada N. Fortier

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

In this thesis paper, I will document and analyze the process of making my graduate thesis film, Vela & Niyah. I will start by stating my overall goal of the film, then move into each specific area of the filmmaking process and what was done to accomplish this goal. I will detail my successes and struggles throughout the process. I will analyze my own work, and reflect on the important lessons learned while making my thesis film. In the end, I will determine if my thesis proves true, and if I was successful in the individual aspects of filmmaking, as …

Intercultural Communication Within A Multigenerational Afghan Family, Sarah Sultan

Senior Honors Projects

“If you were in Afghanistan would you have to wear a hijab?” After being asked that question all of my life, I focused my entire honor’s project on bringing light to the misconceptions regarding Afghanistan and its people. I do this through extensive research into a diaspora of an Afghan families and the creation of an instructional video. . There are many ways in which Afghanistan and the United States are similar, but also different, which is also showcased by Afghans throughout the video. Afghan members from different generations have shared their perspective, experiences, and lifestyles and explained how Afghanistan …

Exploring Ethnic Stereotypes Through The Production Of Five Short Films, Ines Galiano Torres

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This is a nontraditional thesis that combines social research in ethnic stereotypes in TV and film with the creative process of film production. This paper contains the formal step of research, in addition to the details on the production and creation of five original short films related to the issue of ethnic representations.

Exploring Hollywood Cinema: A Look At Cinematic Techniques And The Classical Hollywood Ideology, Jeb E. Johnson Mr

Undergraduate Honors Theses

The focus of this thesis is to explore the ideas behind Hollywood Cinema and techniques used to craft camera shots of today’s cinema. The movie industry is one of the United States’ biggest export profits; because of this, American movies standout above the rest. I will be exploring and demonstrating the researched techniques of American cinema.

Film Festival Sign Up Sheet, Providence College

Playbill and Promotions

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Film Festival sign up sheet

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Student Film Festival 2016 Poster, Providence College

Playbill and Promotions

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Angell Blackfriars Theatre

Student Film Festival 2016

Films by Providence College students

April 28th at 7PM

Student Film Festival 2016 Playbill, Providence College

Playbill and Promotions

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Angell Blackfriars Theatre

Student Film Festival 2016

Films by Providence College students

April 28th at 7PM

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS, Fr. Ken Gumbert

COMPETING FILMS

Charles Rainville '16, Slice to Meet You

Katie Flanagan '16, When Good Girls Go Bad

Joey Aiello '17, Return to Sender

Rebecca Goula '16, PCPD

Katelyn Sudlik '16, Virtual Reality

Stefan Puente '17, Dagger

Sam Vaccaro '16, Blue Moon

Manya Glassman '19, Reflections of Love

Victoria Virtue '16, Instincts

Andrew Butler '16, Hell Council

JURY DELIBERATIONS

Trapper Phillips '18, Jagged Little Pill

AWARDS PRESENTATIONS, Fr. Ken Gumbert