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vol.17 film selections

a reflection on the future by Jude Schroder

winner of the '20-'21 film prize

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Directed by Jude Schroder

“This piece is an experiment in video art and story-telling. I first conceived a reflection on the future as a letter to my future child. This film reflects on my childhood and experiences as a non-binary, transmasculine individual, while simultaneously evoking visions of the future. Generations of parents and children meld together into one story of growth, change, and love. Listen as I describe my past and my future in a poem. Watch as I grow up on-screen in home video footage. Experience the journey of a transgender child through the eyes of their parents. I dedicate this film to my ancestors who came before me and the children that will come after.”
- Jude Schroder (they/them)

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vol.16 film selections

Arizona Room 2019 by Rachel Kennedy

winner of the '19-'20 film prize

Directed by Rachel Kennedy

"I directed this short film for a class at ASU. I am a film major and find that film is an interesting medium for emotional expression and dissemination. I had a very strong vision for this film and I am forever thankful fo my cast and crew for carrying it out so well.

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The film was planned for 3 months and shot over the course of two days. We went through about 15 popsicles, a small amount of fake blood, and several wardrobe changes. I tend to load my films with imagery and like to take time to associate color, place, and objects with emotions, characters, or time-periods within my films. I only want to improve when it comes to filmmaking, and this film taught me a lot. I was kind of nervous to show people at first, but I now embrace this film with all its flaws and quirks and am happy to share it. I think that the situation in the film is ambiguous but relatable. I hope everyone can relate to the feeling of losing a friend or a lover and working to reclaim life alone." – Rachel Kennedy

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