Film Presentations
November 15 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Earl K. Long Library, room 407
Film presentations include documentaries, visual essays, and other videos developed by UNO students, faculty, and staff.
How to Mushroom
10:30 - 10:45 AM
William Durante
Undergraduate Student
Mentor: Laszlo Fulop
None Provided
History of African American Theatre in 海角论坛
10:15 - 10:30 AM
Kala Hathorn
Undergraduate Student
Mentor: Kalo Gow
Collaborators: Derick Lafrance
Imagine, 海角论坛 without creativity. The air stale with complacency and absent of uniqueness. What would NOLA be without the pioneers of black theatre? Those who took on the reigns of artistic impression at a time of racial oppression. The storytellers of the South. Those that voiced a soundtrack to a theatrical movement. A forever tribute to the lives of those who impacted a generation of thespians. This documentary examines the lives of great individuals who impacted New Orleanian culture with their methods and perspectives on the art acting.
顿翱笔笔贰尝骋脛狈骋贰搁
10:45 - 11:00 AM
Shannen Leafs
Graduate Student
Mentor: Katie Garagiola
Collaborators: Scott Braud
Biana, an ordinary girl with aspirations of internet stardom, sees her dreams come true through the rise of AI. However, she begins to sense an unsettling aura that a person who looks identically like her, a mortal crisis approaches. In a grand synthesis, 鈥湺侔勘时史〕⒊颐劚烦曳「殁 will be the convergence of sci-fi marvels drawn from "Westworld," "Black Mirror," and "Cyberpunk 2077" visually, with the magnificent BGM of "Death Note" (a Japanese animation) aurally, collaborates to birth a fresh era of artistic expression. Vivid visuals, amplified by high contrast, enhance each scene's impact, while dark, atmospheric lighting heightens emotional intensity in depicted narratives. The juxtaposition of barbies, figures, and stuffed dolls within Biana's room engages the notion of doppelg盲ngers, blurring reality and symbolism within an enigmatic atmosphere. In a convergence of science fiction inspired by "Westworld," "Black Mirror," and "Cyberpunk 2077," Biana, an ordinary girl with aspirations of internet stardom, sees her dreams come true through the rise of AI. However, she begins to sense an unsettling aura as a doppelg盲nger, identical to her, foreshadows a mortal crisis. This artistic opus presents a vivid world where the boundaries of reality and machinery intertwine. Here, sentient Biana navigates ethereal threads of artificial consciousness, mirroring the experiences of "Westworld" guests who grapple with an uncanny realm. Like "Black Mirror," the audience glimpses reflections of their desires, fears, and the consequences of technological excess. Visually, "顿翱笔笔贰尝骋脛狈骋贰搁" captivates with striking high-contrast visuals that amplify each scene's impact. Dark, atmospheric lighting heightens the emotional intensity in narratives. The juxtaposition of barbies, figures, and stuffed dolls within Biana's room blurs the lines between reality and symbolism in an enigmatic atmosphere. Costumes, makeup, and set designs capture the avant-garde and provocative essence of the cyber world. Our story unfolds in a realm where storytelling transcends the boundaries of imagination and technology. It suggests that the transitions between the ordinary and celebrity are seamless, like the threads connecting Biana's original world to the mortal realm and her immortal birth. The soundscape, inspired by "Death Note," breathes life into shadows, while the neon-drenched city, reminiscent of "Cyberpunk 2077," echoes lives both augmented and tragically distorted. This opus results from intertwining minds, where the sinister beauty of the future walks hand in hand with near-future caution.
The Work of Chung-Hoon Chung
11:00 - 11:15 AM
Tori Register
Undergraduate Student
Mentor: N/A
鈥楾he Cinematic Evolution of Chung-Hoon Chung鈥 is a short video essay analyzing the work of South Korean cinematographer Chung-Hoon Chung, who started in the industry as a child actor before focusing his attention on becoming a cinematographer. He debuted as a feature filmmaker in 1996 and later garnered a reputation when he began working with prominent film director Park Chan-Wook. Since then, Chung has specialized in shooting suspense and thriller films, expertly creating a tense and eerie atmosphere for the audience to immerse themselves in, both in South Korea and across the globe. His execution could be considered near perfection, but it does beg the question - how does he do it and how has he evolved? Throughout the video along with subsequent dialogue and examples, I will be discussing and comparing three of Chung鈥檚 films - Oldboy, The Unjust, and Last Night In Soho. With these three, I will be answering how Chung is able to affect the audience through鈥 - His lighting design of a shot depending on what is called for in a scene - The way in which he is able to compose a shot and what lens he chooses in order to create it - The color palette chosen for each individual film and how it goes in tandem with the lighting design and setting. By comparing his work and going into detail about his style, I believe other upcoming filmmakers can learn more about how to shoot a film and adopt a unique style of their own.
Yuta Okkotsu V.S Yuji Itadori
11:15 - 11:30 AM
Austin Tran
Undergraduate Student
Mentor: N/A
I will do at least a 2-4 minute animation of my art skills recreating a manga scene with my own animation style. As of right now it would be in black and white, but base color is Ideal.