Date of Completion

4-24-2024

Degree Type

Honors Thesis - Campus Access

Discipline

Film and Television Production (PROD)

First Advisor

Charles Howard

Abstract

This thesis is directed towards the world of Post-Production. Interested in expanding my knowledge of the editing techniques and conventions of the drama and horror genres, I worked on one Undergraduate and one Graduate thesis project. In editing these two films, I gained a greater insight into the importance of collaboration, time management, and attention to detail. I honed my skills and strengthened my voice as an editor. In addition to gaining hands-on experience, I also conducted research on the representation of women in behind-the-scenes roles in the film industry. Through the Capstone Course, I completed a well-rounded thesis that both supported and expanded upon the knowledge gained throughout my education in SFTV and the Honors Program.

The Graduate thesis coming-of-age horror short film, Mother of Mercy, written by Nicole Lloyd, tells the story of a teenage girl who witnesses a horrific cult ritual during her Catholic high school retreat. This was a satisfying editing process as I balanced lighthearted, coming-of-age scenes with the tense and horrifying undertones of the film. The Undergraduate project directed by William Dobak, Stray Dogs, is a slice-of-life drama short film following a young unhoused girl who wishes to go to an amusement park. The editing process taught me how to prioritize emotion and tone to create a character-driven film. For both films, I created Post-Production schedules, met with the filmmakers to refine each cut, collaborated with sound mixers and composers to world-build through sound, and led the final delivery process.

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