Keywords
animation, feminism, ballet, visual effects simulation, short film, cinematic tropes
Abstract
Easy Prey is a three-dimensional (3D) animated action comedy short film about stereotypes, expectations, and portrayals of strength that follows a ballerina as she is cornered in an alley. The fight that ensues expresses women's empowerment, physically and emotionally, by challenging preconceptions of ballerinas and the performance of femininity. This expression is founded on the intentional inclusion and exclusion of common cinematic tropes to efficiently convey key information while undermining common stereotypes. The action and atmosphere utilize classic film techniques to heighten and release tension. Easy Prey is inspired by my personal journey in healing my relationship with femininity and its societal performance, finding value and strength where I once felt shame and inferiority. In confronting preconceptions in this film, the viewer is encouraged to reflect upon their own biases and views on strength while being entertained.
Completion Date
2023
Semester
Fall
Committee Chair
Briggs, Cheryl
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
College
College of Arts and Humanities
Degree Program
Emerging Media; Animation and Visual Effects
Format
application/pdf
Identifier
DP0028074
URL
https://purls.library.ucf.edu/go/DP0028074
Language
English
Release Date
December 2023
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
STARS Citation
Norris, Annika L., "Easy Prey" (2023). Graduate Thesis and Dissertation 2023-2024. 94.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd2023/94
Short Film
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