Exploring the Internet of Behaviors in Decoding Behavior: Data Shapes Us
By Rhea Mursalin Xinrui Ma and Mark Borden deliver a highly educational and incredibly informative short film centered on the field known as the Internet of Behaviors (IoB). This should be considered a very significant project as it examines how the combination of data analysis, behavioral analysis, technology, and psychology can be utilized to both predict and influence human behavior. I found this film very engaging, with Ma and...
Prokofiev Violin Duet: A Performance Review
By Jack DeWitt Sergei Prokofiev, a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor, is renowned for crafting masterpieces spanning various music genres, admired as a prominent composer of the 20th century. In Prokofiev Violin Duet with Ida Kavafian and Luosha Fang, viewers witness a thrilling performance at the Bard College Conservatory of Music. The two violinists showcase Prokofiev’s composition, alternating lead roles with...
Don’t Hang Up!! – A Tense Day Running from the Phone
By Rhea Mursalin Jordyn Diew’s Don’t Hang Up!! is a thrilling short film that delves into the unnerving experience of a girl spending a day at home, only to be haunted by mysterious sounds that suggest she is not actually all alone. The film is a perfect example of suspense, with Diew doing an excellent job of combining jump scares with a continuous sense of uncertainty to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. What sets...
#Family and #SocialMedia is Explored in #NanaRocks
By Emily Brooks #NanaRocks, directed by Leticia Agudo, is a hilarious and heartwarming short film that showcases the bond two sisters, Rachel and Rosie, each have with their grandmother. Nana clearly has a favorite, but realizes when times are tough who is truly there for her and who she wants to be there for. This film hit close to home for me, as someone who is very close to her grandma and does a lot of the things Rosie does for...
Turning Trash into Treasures
By Jack DeWitt Directed by Nikki Hausherr, Waste Management Education Project tells the story of a young Ugandan artist who champions an initiative to educate youth about trash and transforming it into treasures. The artist emphasizes the importance of starting with youth to foster a mindset for future waste management. Viewers witness several examples of trash being repurposed into beautiful items, illustrating how a village benefits...
By The Book: An Overnight Flight Gets Personal
By Alex Silverman By The Book is written, directed, produced, edited, and cinematographed by Mark Kiefer. It’s a short yet personal story that balances humor and drama perfectly. When a man has trouble falling asleep on his nighttime flight to London, he turns to a friendly flight attendant for help, and the two begin to develop a relationship. The chemistry between the two leads is simple and sweet; their conversation is...
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