First Advisor

JJ Vazquez

Date of Award

Spring 6-14-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Film and University Honors

Department

Film

Language

English

Subjects

Film Production, Cinematography, Lighting, Creative Development, Steadicam, Pre-Production, 1980s Cinema, Horror, Comedy, Camp, Camp Horror Comedy, RED Komodo

DOI

10.15760/honors.1540

Abstract

Wanna make a rat movie?! From Ashton Livingston handing me his script in class to a week of December night shoots, his vision for a 1980s-inspired horror comedy called Rat Problem was a joy of a challenge for me to take on as his cinematographer. Watching reference films, renting and borrowing equipment, and managing the crew all culminated in creating this film's unique vintage-inspired ultra-wide and high-contrast aesthetic. The process of making this film, from equipment technicalities to creative problem-solving, forged my values as a creative collaborator. I learned to always protect the essence of the film as campy and charming and to keep my eye in tune with the audience's desire to see something interesting and genuine.

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/42140

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