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Video Projects from Film and Video Production Courses
"Mv Semester in Review"
This video project reflects on my work throughout the semester in Film and Video Production. It summarizes the different assignments I completed, including the Breast Cancer Awareness PSA and “Let Me Tell You Something About Me,” which I recently finished and submitted. The project also highlights additional work such as movie reviews and other short-form video assignments. Overall, this video serves as a reflection on my growth, creative development, and progress across the semester’s projects.
"Let Me Tell You Something" About Me
This video project is a personal introduction piece created for my Film and Video Production course. In it, I share different aspects of my identity and life, including my involvement in my high school GSA club (Gender and Sexuality Alliance), my family relationships, and my passion for music. I also reflect on my college application process, including applying to multiple California State Universities and visiting Sonoma State University for the first time. Overall, the video combines personal storytelling with reflection on community, interests, and future goals.
"Make A Splash" (S5 E2)
This video project was created at the beginning of the semester for my Film and Video Production course. It served as an introductory assignment focused on experimenting with storytelling, structure, and basic video production techniques. The project helped establish foundational skills in filming, editing, and creative expression that were developed further throughout the rest of the semester.
"No More Excuses" PSA S2 Ep 3 (Part 2)
This short PSA is part of a larger series focused on challenging harmful social norms and encouraging accountability. In this segment, I hold a poster from NoMore.org that reads “It Was Just a Date,” addressing how language like this can minimize or excuse harmful behavior. The project uses direct messaging and visual emphasis to encourage reflection on how everyday statements can shape attitudes toward responsibility and consent.
"I PINK I Can" Breast Cancer Awareness PSA S5 E3
This public service announcement was created for my Senior Capstone Project at John Muir High School. The video raises awareness about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and highlights key facts about the disease, including its impact on both women and men. It emphasizes the seriousness of breast cancer as a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and encourages awareness, education, and support for efforts to end cancer as we know it for everyone.
"No More Excuses" PSA S2 Ep 3 (Part 3)
This short PSA is part of a larger series focused on addressing and challenging harmful social behaviors and encouraging accountability. In this segment, I hold a poster from NoMore.org while speaking directly to the idea of “no more be a man,” highlighting how language and social expectations around masculinity can contribute to dismissive or harmful attitudes. The project uses simple, direct messaging to encourage awareness and reflection on everyday behavior and communication.
"No More Excuses" PSA S2 Ep 3 (Part 1)
This short PSA is part of a larger series focused on raising awareness about harmful social behaviors and encouraging accountability. In this segment, I hold a poster from NoMore.org that reads “Keeping Quiet,” highlighting how silence and not speaking up can contribute to the continuation of harmful situations. The project uses direct messaging and visual storytelling to encourage reflection on the importance of speaking out and breaking silence around these issues.
"Five Things I Can't Live Without"
This video project was created for my Film and Video Production course as a personal storytelling assignment. In it, I introduce myself and reflect on five essential things in my daily life: music, my backpack, my keys, my work badge, my AirPods, and my phone. Each item represents different aspects of my routine, including school, work, communication, and personal well-being. The project focuses on using video and narration to express identity, habits, and the everyday tools that support my life as a student and working individual.
"Stack It Up" S1 Ep5 Video Interview Semester Final
This video interview was created for my Film and Video Production course at John Muir High School. In it, I introduce myself and reflect on my strengths and areas for growth, including my performance in film production and my academic progress. I also discuss my need for more job experience, my interest in working in customer-facing roles, and a community service experience where I helped distribute flyers for a local block party. The project highlights personal reflection, communication skills, and early career development through a structured interview format.
Season 1 Episode 2 "Make A Splash"
This video was created at the beginning of the semester as part of my Film and Video Production coursework. It served as an early project focused on developing production skills, experimenting with video structure, and building confidence in editing and storytelling techniques.
Season 2 Episode 1-"Goals" Video
This video project was created for my Film and Video Production course and focuses on short-term personal, academic, and creative goals for spring break 2022. In it, I reflect on three main goals: improving my skills in film and video production through learning storyboarding and photography techniques, maintaining strong academic performance in my classes, and developing healthier habits through more consistent exercise. The project uses narration and visual editing to express motivation, planning, and personal growth.
Season 1 Episode 3 "I Pink I Can"
This PSA raises awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and screenings, especially in underserved communities. It highlights statistics on breast cancer diagnoses and the impact of COVID-19 on reduced screening rates. The video encourages viewers to support cancer research and awareness organizations and emphasizes the importance of early action and education in saving lives.
Junior Year: Season 1 Episode 1 "Expectations"
This video reflects my early expectations for my Film and Video Production course. I discuss my goals for the year, including learning how to use custom transitions, improving video editing skills, and developing stronger photo and video production techniques. The project captures my initial mindset at the start of the course and my interest in expanding my creative and technical abilities to make more engaging visual media.
Season 4 Episode 1 "Lay It Flat"
This video reflects on the objects and tools that shaped my experiences during the pandemic and beyond. I highlight the books I read, including both digital and physical texts that connect to activist movements around the world and broaden my understanding of global issues. I also include my phone and computer, which became essential for staying connected with friends, completing schoolwork, and staying informed during a time of isolation and uncertainty.
In addition, I reflect on my bike helmet, which represents the time I spent biking as a way to take breaks, clear my mind, and step away from daily stress during the height of the pandemic. I also discuss my mask as a symbol of the pandemic era and how it reflects both protection and identity during that time. Overall, this project explores how everyday objects can represent personal experience, resilience, and connection during a global crisis.
Season 3 Episode 5 "Changes"
This video was created for my Film and Video Production course and focuses on experimenting with editing techniques such as match cuts, cross cuts, and other visual transitions. The project explores how different editing choices can change the pacing, meaning, and emotional flow of a video. Through this assignment, I developed a better understanding of how transitions can connect scenes and create continuity, while also improving my overall editing and storytelling skills in post-production.
Season 1 Episode 6 "Making a Splash"
This video was created at the beginning of my Film and Video Production course as part of a class assignment focused on developing foundational production skills. The project involved planning, filming, and editing a short video while experimenting with structure, pacing, and visual storytelling. Through this assignment, I began building confidence in using basic editing tools and learning how to organize footage to create a clear and engaging final product.
Season 3 Episode 6 "And The Oscar Goes To"
This project was created for my Film and Video Production course at John Muir High School. The assignment involved compiling trailers from all films nominated for the 2021 Academy Awards into a single cohesive video. The goal of the project was to develop editing, sequencing, and media organization skills while working with professional film content. Through this process, I practiced timing, transitions, and narrative flow in video editing while gaining experience working with real-world cinematic material.
“The QuaranTEEN” Series— Season 3 Episode 1 Goals Project
This video is part of The QuaranTEEN series created for my Film and Video Production course. In this episode, I present three short-term goals I set for myself during Spring 2021. These include improving my film and video production skills—specifically learning how to create strong opening scenes—maintaining strong academic performance in all classes, and increasing physical activity by biking and exercising more regularly.
The project reflects my early focus on personal growth during the pandemic, combining creative interests, academic ambition, and health goals. It also shows how I used video production as a way to reflect on planning, motivation, and self-improvement during an unusual school year.
Sophomore Year: Season 1 Episode 3 "What I Want to Learn"
This video was created for my Film and Video Production course at John Muir High School. In it, I introduce myself and share my goals for what I want to learn throughout the year. I explain my interest in working with green screens and lighting techniques, and my goal of understanding how to use both together to improve the quality and professionalism of my video projects.
The assignment reflects my early curiosity about technical production skills and my interest in learning how different tools in filmmaking work together to create more advanced visual effects.
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