Documentary Film Production & Understanding of Film Festival
Disciplines
Communication | Film Production | Other Film and Media Studies
Abstract (300 words maximum)
The objective of this project was to assist in the production of a short documentary film under Professor Sangsun Choi and to promote the 2025 Kennesaw Film Festival. To analyze Professor Choi’s previous films, the styles, approaches, strengths, and weaknesses of each film were analyzed. Additionally, various external documentaries were assessed to provide a summary of the styles, strengths, and weaknesses observed. To assist in the production of the film, fieldwork was conducted in Gwinnett County, utilizing a mirrorless camera and other production equipment. The functions of a camera, tripod, and lighting were examined in order to film B-Roll, establishing shots, and supplementary footage. Visual experimentation with lenses, angles, and depth of field was utilized in order to achieve optimal footage. During the visits to galleries and meetings of artists Professor Choi was supported by monitoring audio levels and camera feed during interviews. Research establishing background information on a variety of film festivals was conducted in order to optimize the function of the Kennesaw Film Festival. To increase the film festival’s online and campus presence, promotional materials were created, revised, and distributed across the Kennesaw campus and Instagram. For marketing via Instagram, both video and image materials were used to increase the overall interaction. Footage was also incorporated from interviews conducted with student and alumni filmmakers into promotional materials. Posters, T-shirts, and stickers were designed based on the color and theme of KSU and the Film Festival. Posters to acquire submissions were displayed in areas to target the desired audience of filmmakers. By restructuring the website used in previous years, updated information for the festival was added along with a revitalized theme to match that of promotional material. The festival will take place on March 28th.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
RCHSS - Communication & Media
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Sangsun Choi
Documentary Film Production & Understanding of Film Festival
The objective of this project was to assist in the production of a short documentary film under Professor Sangsun Choi and to promote the 2025 Kennesaw Film Festival. To analyze Professor Choi’s previous films, the styles, approaches, strengths, and weaknesses of each film were analyzed. Additionally, various external documentaries were assessed to provide a summary of the styles, strengths, and weaknesses observed. To assist in the production of the film, fieldwork was conducted in Gwinnett County, utilizing a mirrorless camera and other production equipment. The functions of a camera, tripod, and lighting were examined in order to film B-Roll, establishing shots, and supplementary footage. Visual experimentation with lenses, angles, and depth of field was utilized in order to achieve optimal footage. During the visits to galleries and meetings of artists Professor Choi was supported by monitoring audio levels and camera feed during interviews. Research establishing background information on a variety of film festivals was conducted in order to optimize the function of the Kennesaw Film Festival. To increase the film festival’s online and campus presence, promotional materials were created, revised, and distributed across the Kennesaw campus and Instagram. For marketing via Instagram, both video and image materials were used to increase the overall interaction. Footage was also incorporated from interviews conducted with student and alumni filmmakers into promotional materials. Posters, T-shirts, and stickers were designed based on the color and theme of KSU and the Film Festival. Posters to acquire submissions were displayed in areas to target the desired audience of filmmakers. By restructuring the website used in previous years, updated information for the festival was added along with a revitalized theme to match that of promotional material. The festival will take place on March 28th.