Date of Award
Fall 8-31-2024
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Professional Writing
Department
English
Committee Chair/First Advisor
Anna Weinstein
Second Advisor
Mitchell Olson
Abstract
“The past could be jettisoned . . . but seeds got carried.”
― Joan Didion, Where I Was From
The project “The Seeds That Carried” details the preparation of creating a short film, including materials such as a budget justification, call sheets, a storyboard, and documentation of script revisions. “Jettisoned” is a narrative short film that explores the emotional journey of a woman beginning to recognize the patterns in her relationship that mirror those of her divorced parents. The project aims to provide insight into the complexities of relationships and the impact of familial history on personal growth. The script for Jettisoned has been a deeply personal exploration of how our past shapes our present, often in ways we do not fully understand until we are confronted with a situation that forces us to reckon with it.
Script
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Creative Writing Commons, Digital Humanities Commons, Film Production Commons, Other Film and Media Studies Commons, Screenwriting Commons