Leonard and Kevin: An Animated Adventure of Friendship and Light
By Veronique Manfredini Leonard and Kevin is an animated short film by the talented Montgomery brothers, Ethan and Luke, that follows the misadventures of two characters on a mission to turn off a pesky lamp post. The unique blend of live action and animation is inventive and cute, and the attention to detail in the sound design creates a truly immersive experience. However, while the technical aspects of the film are impressive, the...
Ascent Into Belonging to a Tradition, Culture, and Family.
By Veronique Manfredini Ascent is a short film by Eshaan Mani that follows the journey of Sanjna Pandit, a high school student and Bharatanatyam dancer, as she prepares for her performance of the Arangetram, the debut three-hour performance in the Bharatanatyam dance form. It is a story of passion, resilience, and surrender where Sanjina talks about finding belonging in tradition, her culture, and her family. This short film was...
Aniwayang Animation Technique Showcased in Daud Nugraha’s “Desa Timun”
By Amanda Tuccillo The short film Desa Timun (The Cucumber Village) by Daud Nugraha is a creative animation showcasing the power of family. Three mouse deer siblings live happily in Cucumber Village until a chicken flattens their brother’s ball. The sisters come to his aid to lift his spirits. The film uses the traditional art of shadow puppetry, “aniwayang” technique, and displays an incredible amount of...
Keana Whisby’s Big Data: Corporations’ Tracking and Taking of Your Information
By Amanda Tuccillo Keana Whisby’s informative film, Big Data is Tracking You, discusses what Big Data is, the major companies that participate in Big Data collection, and how this impacts consumers on a daily basis while online. Whisby also touches upon the potential consequences of Big Data analytics if the data gets into the wrong hands. This could lead to phishing, scams, and disinformation which could create long-lasting negative...
Olyvia Young and Drew Borden’s Mangroves and Reforestation: Protecting Nature-Based Solutions
By Rhea Mursalin Olyvia Young and Drew Borden’s short film, What Do You Know about Mangroves and Reforestation, is an informative project that speaks about the necessity of mangroves to our ecosystems. Young and Borden showcase how mangroves can ultimately help our environment, as well as the ways in which humans can work to protect them. This film was done in a slideshow format with a voiceover as part of Planet Classroom’s...
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