Marilyn Theagene is a graduate of Stony Brook University with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. She has much love for all things creative, including writing, reading, drawing & animating, singing, crafting, painting, acting, and more. She has never written or directed a short film before this, but hopes to give it her all in order to make something she can be proud of. Marilyn has written a few plays & short stories, was involved in theatre in her high school days, and has storyboarded animatics in the past, and thus plans on using tools from everything she’s learned to create her first short film, L.I.V.(E).
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“The Power of Friendship” by Brittney McElroy
Hello! My name is Brittney McElroy, I’m 24 years old and I’m a Media/Art/Culture major with 2 minors in Filmmaking and Digital Art at Stony Brook University. I was raised here on Long Island and for as long as I can remember, I’ve always been drawn to that arts. It wasn’t until later in life that I finally came to terms with wanting to work in Film/TV. Anything to do with being behind a camera. Though it feels like I’m late to the game, I’ve never felt more right in pursuing the dreams I never thought to be attainable. This film is just the first step.
Imperfect Us by Ziyu Zhang
My name is Ziyu Zhang, but you can also call me Zoey. I’m an international student from Beijing, China. I’m a freshman majoring in applied math. I come from a family of four. I have an elder brother. I like drawing, dancing, and watching comedy and shows. I also like animals, and I have a dog at home. I like different styles of art, especially visual art, so that’s why I have liked drawing since I was a kid and started filming last summer. I like art exhibitions, and I was in charge of the publicity department in my high school to design posters and decorate bulletin boards. I pay close attention to the beauty around me, so I also like taking pictures in my spare time. You can watch Ziyu Zhang HERE.
Untitled by Aidan Morano
Hello! I’m , and I’m currently a Sophomore. My film is a “slice of life” highlighting my constant rush to get where I need to be, as I’m always either procrastinating or oversleeping, and running late! I based my editing on one of my favorite reality shows, “Survivor.” If you enjoy my film, I would recommend checking it out!
The Study Break by Kenny Hui
Kenny Hui, a freshman at Stony Brook University, is a Computer Science major with a
passion for programming. In his free time, he enjoys working on personal projects. He
also finds great joy in the filmmaking process, from the shooting stage to the editing
stage. Kenny draws inspiration from movies like Everything Everywhere All at Once and
Interstellar. And, as of lately, he’s been hooked the TV series Severance. You can watch The Study Break HERE.
Guilt by John Henderson
John Henderson is a film minor at Stony Brook University. In his free time he enjoys filmmaking, lifting weights and boxing. You can watch his film, GUILT, here.
The Game Table by Owen Oo
I’m currently a freshman, majoring in computer science and I enjoy the creative process of any creative work, including filming. You can “The Game Table” watch HERE.
The Last Minutes by Anderson Chan
Anderson Chan is a 1st-year student at Stony Brook University majoring in computer science. Outside of his academic career, he has many hobbies, but his two favorites are photography and videography. Anderson has been creating films for as long as he can remember, ranging from making skits as a child on the iPad to competing in national competitions. His most notable films include the documentary “Pandora’s Box: Regulating Generative AI,” which received an honorable mention for C-SPAN’s National StudentCam competition and official selection at the Virginia High School League Film Festival, and the short film “The Art of Becoming,” made in collaboration with another film-passionate student, which rivaled films at the Technology Student Association National Conference. He plans to continue his hobby of filmmaking, continuing to tackle more ambitious projects. You can watch The Last Minutes HERE
“The Weight We Bare” by Jean-Paul Narcisse
My name is Jean-Paul Narcisse. I grew up in Queens, New York, but now reside on Eastern Long Island. I am currently enrolled at Stony Brook University, where I am majoring in Clinical Laboratory Science. During my free time, I find great enjoyment in watching films, especially on the silver screen. Among my favorite genres are Science Fiction, Mystery, and Horror. Watch “The Weight We Bare” HERE
Chowmein by Farzad Hoque
Farzad Hoque is a freshman at Stony Brook University from New York City with an aspiration of combining his passion for cognitive science and filmmaking. He has created many short films throughout his high school career and plans to develop his skills throughout college. He is inspired by films by Cristopher Nolan and A24 film studios and hopes to one day create a story of their caliber. Watch Chowmein HERE!
