It’s Easy to Live in Denial
By Grace Graham The Film Living in Denial, directed by Barbara Whiting, is an interesting short story that explores the ever growing problem of Fake News Conspiracists by playfully, but poignantly, creating a world with a real life ‘Town of Denial’. Within this town lives people like the Mayor, the Reverend, the Dentist and many […]
By Grace Graham The Film Living in Denial, directed by Barbara Whiting, is an interesting short story that explores the ever growing problem of Fake News Conspiracists by playfully, but poignantly, creating a world with a real life ‘Town of Denial’. Within this town lives people like the Mayor, the Reverend, the Dentist and many others, all of whom are experiencing great hardships. Some members, such as the Dentist, have fled for...
What is the Role of COP27’s Youth Envoy?
By Jake Mascolo In What is the Role of COP27’s Youth Envoy?, Keana Whisby touches on the impact of ongoing climate change as well as the fast approaching COP27. We are introduced to Omnia El Omrani, the official COP27 Youth Envoy for the UN Climate Change Parties, who serves under President designate H.E. Sameh Shoukry […]
By Jake Mascolo In What is the Role of COP27’s Youth Envoy?, Keana Whisby touches on the impact of ongoing climate change as well as the fast approaching COP27. We are introduced to Omnia El Omrani, the official COP27 Youth Envoy for the UN Climate Change Parties, who serves under President designate H.E. Sameh Shoukry and whose mission is to continue to motivate young people to take action in the fight against global warming....
Dear Mrs. President
By Avril Rowland Dear Mrs. President is a short animated adaptation based on a book of the same name written by Ana Maria Medici. Over the course of its short runtime, Dear Mrs. President manages to convey the power representation can have on children, how they view themselves, and what they are capable of. Representation […]
By Avril Rowland Dear Mrs. President is a short animated adaptation based on a book of the same name written by Ana Maria Medici. Over the course of its short runtime, Dear Mrs. President manages to convey the power representation can have on children, how they view themselves, and what they are capable of. Representation and role models serve to strengthen and affirm people’s perceptions of themselves, and are especially important...
What Do You Know About Mechanical Trees?
By Tiffani Stitz This short film directed by GuiJing Jiang educates its audience on the impact of global warming, while also providing a very innovative solution to the problem: Mechanical Trees. Jiang begins by focusing on global warming and how detrimental its impacts have been on the environment. The idea of Mechanical Trees is then […]
By Tiffani Stitz This short film directed by GuiJing Jiang educates its audience on the impact of global warming, while also providing a very innovative solution to the problem: Mechanical Trees. Jiang begins by focusing on global warming and how detrimental its impacts have been on the environment. The idea of Mechanical Trees is then introduced. This technology and its potentially positive environmental impacts are...
Morning Wu’s To The Highest Point Near The Sun: Traveling Far to Fully Belong
By Rhea Mursalin Morning Wu’s animated short film, To The Highest Point Near The Sun, is truly a unique depiction of the human condition of belonging. Wu utilizes a wide array of art forms, including collage paintings and video footage, in order to portray an individual’s very far journey as they seemingly search for a […]
By Rhea Mursalin Morning Wu’s animated short film, To The Highest Point Near The Sun, is truly a unique depiction of the human condition of belonging. Wu utilizes a wide array of art forms, including collage paintings and video footage, in order to portray an individual’s very far journey as they seemingly search for a sense of kinship and acceptance. Wu also sings throughout the short about traveling to this ‘highest point near the...
Luis Barreto’s Kyiv: Emphasis on the Beauty of Ukraine
By Rhea Mursalin Luis Barreto’s short film, Kyiv, highlights the profound beauty of a nation currently enduring uncertain times. Through aerial shots of colorful architecture and steady focus on real Ukranians, Barreto showcases the true life that exists within the country. The singer and musician, Manioko, stands on the street and performs in Ukrainian as […]
By Rhea Mursalin Luis Barreto’s short film, Kyiv, highlights the profound beauty of a nation currently enduring uncertain times. Through aerial shots of colorful architecture and steady focus on real Ukranians, Barreto showcases the true life that exists within the country. The singer and musician, Manioko, stands on the street and performs in Ukrainian as the camera pans over houses, skyscrapers, and significant statues alike. His...