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Black Boys Don't Cry a short film Directed and Produced by Madison Ledyard-King.
This film was photographed by Najada Davis in the summer of 2023 as a part of the Cleveland Camera Rental indie film incubator.
This film was photographed by Najada Davis in the summer of 2023 as a part of the Cleveland Camera Rental indie film incubator.
SCENE DESCRIPTION - PRE VIS to PRODUCTION
INT. LECTURE HALL - MIDDAY
"We FOCUS ON EVAN who is sitting a few rows behind Mikayla. He
GAZES at the written note card from Dr. Bell."
GAZES at the written note card from Dr. Bell."
![Evan Sitting in Classrom - Pre Vis](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/6d22971c9b33f49e19e4ccb7911b2f45/a3a5d1b3-f33b-4d3a-9920-06a171f0749e_rw_3840.jpg?h=3474e3065b629d35184b0a422ba99c05)
Evan sits in class as his professor singles him out for his lack of focus. His almost expressionless classmates surrounding him. Our focus is only on Evan during the scene. - BEFORE
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/6d22971c9b33f49e19e4ccb7911b2f45/6796b6de-16e3-4673-9a77-a640f373985f_rw_3840.jpg?h=afa2a810734328e3daa975eec78ad465)
Evan sits in class as his professor singles him out for his lack of focus. His almost expressionless classmates surrounding him. Our focus is only on Evan during the scene. - AFTER
We approached this scene as a surreal representation of Evan's emotions in this moment.
Camera:
Arri Alexa 35
Lens Set:
Arri Standard Speed Primes
Lighting Sources:
Lightgear Light Mat 4 - Overhead
Astera Titan Tubes - Ceiling Fixtures, Background