Making Good Student Films Takes Time

By Megan Landry


Student films have been around for a very long time and they are usually very creative. Young people are not afraid to tell the truth about certain issues that happen within this world. They will sometimes make bold statements about life in general and the things that can damage people. It is well known that these pupils will try their best to focus on negative issues since individuals like disturbing events. Scholars who attend school like to tape documentaries about politics, race relationships, abortion, guns, date rape and gay marriage

Abortion is usually a very disturbing topic for individuals who have very religious beliefs. Americans often attend church on a regular basis and they consider this subject to be very sinful. Scholars who make a detailed documentary on this matter will often speak to women who have a very pro choice point of view. These ladies realize that it is easier to voice their opinions on camera instead of facing a live audience. Professors at any university are always intrigued by this type of documentary.

Men who are involved in same sex relationships are more than happy to showcase their home life for a young movie maker. This loving couple will enlighten people about gay marriage by becoming involved in a pupil's documentary. Some individuals will still argue that marriage is strictly between males and females but others will have a different opinion after viewing this picture.

After the Columbine High School incident had taken place one very creative scholar made a movie about gun control. In an effort to make his picture more realistic he also interviewed members of the NRA (National Rifle Association). During the filming he spoke to many people who were for and against carrying privately owned weapons. His documentary also included footage of family members who had lost loved ones during this tragedy.

Several pupils decided to focus on interracial dating and the backlash that these couples received from other people. The group involved in this project all received high grades. They were determined to show that racism still existed in America and that many people were still treated unfairly. These wise production workers also found out that many pupils often separated from each other after class if they did not share the same skin tone.

A pupil who likes to keep people in an uproar will always question them about their political beliefs. In America people are usually Republican or Democrat. These two parties disagree about everything which makes life very difficult for the average citizen.

Movies that concentrate on politics will sometimes alienate certain people and this is exactly the goal that a brilliant movie maker is trying to achieve. Politicians are always seen as very menacing people who want to hurt the common worker. In the end these are mostly award winning documentaries.

Some of the more controversial student films will deal with date rapes that are always happening at many schools. Pupils will take the time to interview people who work in security since they are the first ones on the crime scene. All movies on this subject will be used for future career endeavors.




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