Making Film Independently: Creating a Short Film

51 pages. A thesis presented to the Department of Cinema Studies and the Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Bachelor of Arts, Spring 2016.In an effort to improve my filmmaking abilities, I used this thesis to create my first independent film project. My thesis begins with detailing the steps I took in creating this film, starting with the writing of my screenplay and the researching of topics relevant to the subject of the script. Next, I examine the steps of pre-production in recruiting cast and crew, and preparing the script to be shot. Then, I explain parts of the filming process and a few of the error I made while on set. Subsequently, I talk about the editing and post-production of the film, and the challenges that brought. Finally, I discuss the "so, what?" of this project, and how this film has already and will affect me in my future career path of becoming a filmmaker. In conclusion, I outline what comes next for this film project. With this explanation of my project, I believe I have demonstrated the struggles it takes and the dedication needed to create a short film mostly by oneself