Five Stories: 2011

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.

Orange Ave.

• Director/Writer/Editor: Gabrielle Robinson - Tillenburg
• Producers: Gabrielle Robinson - Tillenburg
• Director of Photography: Christopher Carullo, Simon Valencia
• Total Run Time: 3:27

Synopsis

A girl in the trap of a nightlife routine

• From the Director

  Orange Ave." was made for my Directing I class and filmed entirely on location in downtown Orlando. Thank you to my cast and crew, all of whom not only fulfilled their roles as such, but offered tremendous support as friends."

Walking Without Limits

• Director/Writer/Editor: Steph Segler
• Producers: Steph Segler
• Director of Photography: Steph Segler
• Total Run Time: 10:02

Synopsis

Doctors told Cheyne Joslin he would never walk. At twenty, Cheyne is proving them wrong.

• From the Director

  "My goal for this film was to give the audience an example of someone who is extremely motivated. All too often people give up on their own hopes and dreams. Hopefully after watching this film, theyʼll have a different idea about motivation and courage. Hard work truly does pay off in the end. Thank you to the Joslin family for teaching me that."

3 BY 3 , 1 BY 1

• Director/Writer/Editor: Christopher Carullo
• Producers: Christopher Carullo
• Director of Photography: Christopher Carullo
• Total Run Time: 8:00

Synopsis

A story of three girls in October.

• From the Director

  Hicycles - lilje17 - Nobukazu Takemura - Cali Swag District - NPR - Alexi Delano - Seth Troxler - TLC - 702 - Mellow Hype - Rick Ross - Drake - Chrisette Michelle - Tim Hecker - JLG - Pantha du Prince - John Carpenter - Meaux Green - Ma-less - Modeselektor - Feadz - Alex Bowser - Danger - Cookie Monsta - Excision - Datsik - Shekel

• Festivals, Screenings, and Awards

  • Selected: Coup de Cœur at Cannes Short Film Corner 2012

Séance

• Director/Writer/Editor: Zachary Beckler
• Producers: Christina Santa Cruz, Susan Williams
• Director of Photography: Daniel Watkins
• Total Run Time: 15:00

Synopsis

Two sisters host a séance party at their new house. It awakens something.

• From the Director

  "This film was produced as my undergraduate thesis. With a loose, improvisational approach at a budget of $700, I wanted to create suspense and dread without relying on heavy sound design to direct the viewerʼs emotions."

• Festivals, Screenings, and Awards

  • Official Selection of Fantastic Fest 2012
  • Official Selection of the Florida Film Festival 2012
  • Official Selection of Charlotte Horror Fest 2012
  • Official Selection of Knoxville Horror Film Fest 2012
  • Winner: Creepiest Film at Knoxville Horror Film Fest 2012
  • Winner: Jury Selection Prize, Brouhaha Film Festival 2011

Focus on the Family

• Director/Writer/Editor: Lennon Batchelor
• Producer: Joseph Sweredoski
• Director of Photography: Andy Melo
• Total Run Time: 6:36

Synopsis

Two people who have learned everything they know about values from T.V. allow the child they are charged with caring for to wander away.

• From the Director

  Titled after the prominent conservative advocacy group, ʻFocus on the Familyʼ acts as an indictment of American family values in the 21st century."

• Festivals, Screenings, and Awards

  • Official Selection of Onion City Experimental Film and Video Festival 2011
  • Honorable Mention: Onion City Experimental Film and Video Festival 2011