Valley: The Environmentally Conscious Modern Skyscraper
By Rhea Mursalin Is this the World’s Best Skyscraper?, a short created by Charlie Parker and Tiffani Stitz, is an informational look into Amsterdam’s very own skyscraper, Valley. The award-winning, architectural guidepost for innovation combines apartments, offices, shops, catering and cultural facilities whilst remaining environmentally conscious. What makes Valley so special is that it utilizes 7000 sensors to measure...
The Future of the Fanihi Is Far from Secure
By Veronique Manfredini “Fanihi: A Cultural Digest,” directed by Jim Tharp, is a short documentary analyzing the relationship between the Mariana Islands’ native fruit bat, the Fanihi, and the Chamorro’s societal struggle with heritage and commercialization. The short film begins with a paragraph of text about the importance of the Mariana Archipelago’s fruit bat, which I wish had been narrated rather than just written, as it would...
No End in Sight in Myanmar
By Tanner Sell Myanmar and The Longest Civil War in the World is a short film produced by Alex Abreu that analyzes the history of conflict in the country of Myanmar. Formerly known as Burma, the country has been in the midst of a civil war for the last two years after a military coup d’etat. The conflict has impacted over 55 million people, with 2 million of them being displaced completely. After years of trying to become a...
Seeing Life in High Fidelity
By Tanner Sell High Fidelity is a short film done entirely by Ava Fumarolo. As the producer and main talent, Ava depicts her own strife as a young woman to navigate relationships. She speaks directly to the camera, recounting her own mental struggles as they play out in real time. Her love of music serves as a parallel; as the vinyl records turn in circles, so does her mind. Something she cares about so deeply has become distant...
What Makes An App Super?
By Taylor Holden SuperApps is an informational short film by video producer Laurie Kolarik. SuperApps are very popular in Asia, Africa and South America, and considered by many to be the next evolution of communication technology. A SuperApp provides an all-in-one solution to mobile application design by addressing multiple user service needs in one place. These services might include scheduling appointments, financial...
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