Senior Honors Thesis/1 Screening

FMS is excited to present night one of our Senior Honors Thesis Film Screening featuring films and screenplays by our talented seniors. Due to an unprecedented number of projects, we will be hosting two screenings. Details for night two on Thursday, May 4, 6:00 pm can be found here.

Students are listed alphabetically and will not be shown in this order. We ask that all audience members arrive at the start of the screening and remain until the end of the final project. Open to the community.

Opus by Dylan Brown

In the year 2065 a defeated journalist wins a competition to write the biography of the greatest super influencer of all time known as the philosopher who has come out of hiding after 10 years to release his magnum opus which within it will contain the meaning of life. Screenplay.

Turtle Island by Aidan Chang

It is impossible to know anyone fully, but trying is how we can express our love. Turtle Island is a film about the filmmaker’s attempt to understand her ahma—her story, her beliefs, and why she has such a massive collection of turtles. Film.

Outdoor Education by Hannah Harris

After Amelia starts her new job as a backpacking instructor at an elite Los Angeles private school, she quickly finds herself entangled with the headmaster’s daughter and internal politics at the school. At The Loomdale School, everyone is watching everyone, and nothing is truly a secret… or is it? As Amelia prepares for the trip, and boundaries continue to drop with the daughter, it becomes clear that the school — advertised as a haven for wellness, academic excellence, and chosen family — is not quite what it seems. Screenplay

Interstate by Michael Perik

Quinn, a small-time criminal on the run, hires Jack, a former hitman, to drive him across the country. However, tensions arise when the two discover they grew up on the same block. Film

Part of the Plan by Sophie Szwatrz

This feature-length comedy screenplay is about two best friends growing apart once going to college. After Molly goes to Spain on her gap year and returns for winter break with a new foreign boyfriend, Jessa struggles to survive college alone and potentially let go of her best friend. Jessa and Molly’s boyfriend battle to convince Molly to stay in their respective countries. Screenplay

The Other Woman by Kelsey Trollinger

When Liz discovers that she is the other woman, and that her relationship was not the fantasy it once seemed to be, she must reevaluate her life and relationship choices while forging new, unexpected friendships. Film