Black Boys Don't Cry is 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 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