Five Stories: 2009

UCF Film is dedicated to strong narratives and engaging stories. That's why we call our annual DVD compilation FIVE STORIES. Films featured on this disc–chosen from the more than 100 projects completed each year by our students–not only showcase a maturity in the technical aspects of filmmaking but also a sophistication of storytelling we believe is among the best of the nation's film programs.

Five Stories is sent out each year to a wide range of local and national industry professionals. Industry members can request a copy by sending an e-mail that includes their professional affiliations. The disc also provides valuable exposure for our students as UCF FILM actively markets it to film festivals around the country.

Air Heart

• Director/Producer: Allie Kenyon
• Writer/Editor: Tom Bensinger
• Director of Photography: John J. Heppe
• Total Run Time: 8:34

Synopsis

After flying through a rip in the time-space continuum, Amelia Earhart is lost. Randomly thrown through a series of parallel universes, Amelia must find a way to deal with these augmented realities and try to save herself.

March 31

• Director/Writer: Christina Santa Cruz
• Producer: René Arriaza
• Directors of Photography: John Whitfield, Reid Nicewonder, Erika Rydell, Chris Tharp
• Total Run Time: 10:47

Synopsis

An abstract display of memories and inner struggles creates a surrealist reconstruction of a young girl’s fear as she attempts to cope with a recent loss.

The Exposition Report

• Director/Editor: Jesse Chapman
• Writers: David Sigurani and Jesse Chapman
• Producer: Michelle Roca
• Director of Photography: Cris Mertens
• Total Run Time: 9:33

Synopsis

Weekly television news magazine, “The Exposition Report” investigates the controversial Pick-A-Parent company that allows children to exchange their parents if they don’t want them anymore.

Castle Otttis

• Director/Producer/Editor: Nils Taranger II
• Directors of Photography: Mike Nikolla and Nils Taranger II
• Total Run Time: 8:38

Synopsis

A homosexual seeks God and finds refuge. Leave hate and prejudice at the door of Castle Otttis.

Falling Apart

• Director/Writer: Christopher Valori
• Producer: William Duke
• Director of Photography: Kyle Fasanella
• Total Run Time: 6:06

Synopsis

Have you ever loved someone so much that when you lost them you fell apart? When Audrey breaks up with Alex, he begins falling apart…literally. Can he see Audrey one last time before it’s too late?