Verso Studios Presents: The Westport Young Filmmaker’s Forum

20 Jesup Road,Westport 06880

20 December, 2022

Description

On Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm an opening reception will begin in advance of a 7 pm screening of four stunning films produced by students at Staples High School. These well-crafted and incredibly impressive short films were produced as part of Staples’ Independent Learning Experience Program*, under the direction of Staples’ Media Studies Teacher Advisor, Lauren Bullock. The films were produced during the 2021-2022 school year. We welcome the community to join us for this debut public screening of the community's young, talented filmmakers. Light refreshments will be served. Following the films will be a short talkback with the filmmakers, moderated by Ms. Bullock. The Films: Chucknea’s Biopic Filmmaker: Jacob Friedman Synopsis: An ex-criminal turned interdimensional defense officer investigates a lead on a former crime partner only to discover a more sinister plot for revenge which implicates the security of all dimensions. Plus One Filmmakers: Leah Chapman & Tate Mullineaux Synopsis: Codependency and instability challenge two teens as they try to deal with everyday life. Sincerely, Nadia Filmmakers: Elen Macaluso Synopsis: Struggling with mental health issues, a high school girl is reflective about the various events in her life. Love & Lunacy Filmmaker: Ben Seideman Synopsis: A couple preys on unsuspecting victims in a twisted game of betrayal, manipulation, and psychosis. * The Staples High School Independent Learning Experience is a pathway for learners who want to accelerate their learning beyond the classroom setting. This pathway is available to students in grades 9-12 who exhibit a strong desire to work independently on an enriching project, coursework or independent study that is not otherwise offered at Staples High School. Through an Independent Learning Experience, students spend a semester or full year independently or collaboratively moving forward to bring that passion project to fruition, with the support of the Independent Learning Experiences teacher and a faculty mentor.