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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.
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."
Evan Sitting in Classrom - Pre Vis

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

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