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Films by ten student teams, each 5 -10 minutes in length.
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953 Eden Park Dr, Eden Park/Mt. Adams.
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About the Project
The Peter H. Clark Montessori Junior High and High School, known simply as Clark Montessori, is part of the Cincinnati Public School system and open to Cincinnati residents without tuition.
With an academic program utilizing the methods of Maria Montessori, the school also focuses on elements designed to broaden the education provided. These include Community Service ranging from 36 - 50 hours per year; Intersession, a two-week in-depth immersion program occurring twice each year; and Senior Project, a year-long assignment similar to a thesis, involving a topic chosen by the individual student.
The Clark Montessori Student Short Documentary Films, aka: Student Short Docs, is an Intersession project involving 9 teams of three to four students each. During the two-week Intersession period the student teams learn about the characteristics of documentary films and analyze influential short docs for technique and effect. Then, they develop thematic concept, prepare an outline and rough script, shoot and edit their documentary films.
The resulting short docs will range from 5 - 10 minutes in length, offering the students' vision of life in Cincinnati, capturing neighborhood, family, school situations and community issues.
The Documentary Film Intersession project is led by three members of the Clark Montessori faculty: Brad Meyers is in his sixth year as a educator and teaches 9th grade English and also supervises the senior video project. Michael Smyth is in his eighth year as an educator, teaching 9th and 10th grade English and serving as the yearbook advisor. Malena Trujillo is new to Clark and teaches Spanish.
The project is important for a number of reasons. The students gain knowledge in using visual images to tell a story. They acquire hands-on experience with digital video, editing and playback equipment. The students explore ways to creatively express their concerns and viewpoints. And, they gain experience working in teams.
We salute the administration and faculty at Clark Montessori for offering such an opportunity, and congratulate the students on their application of creativity, knowledge and effort.
Learn more about Clark Montessori High School
Student Short Documentary Films
CWC hosts the Clark Montessori Student Short Documentary Showcase, with post-film discussion led by documentary filmmaker Pamela Thomas and producer Aymie Majerski.
Nine teams of students from Clark Montessori will share their vision of life in Cincinnati in short documentary format. These 5-10 minute films capture neighborhoods, families school situations and community issues. Film roster and team members are below.
Proceeds will benefit the film and video program at Clark Montessori School.
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Deer: White Tail, Black Heart,
By Charles Hanson, Ian Zeglin, and James Phillips;
Phat Pandas Productions
When you think of deer, you think of sweet, cuddily, gentle Bambi. Wrong! Deer are overpopulating, dangerous, and hazardous to suburban life. |
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School Food,
By Derrick Scudder, Luigi Schisano, and Lauren Meacham;
DL3
Exploring Hypocrisy: the difference between what schools say their students should eat as part of a balanced and nutritious meal and what they actually serve in their cafeterias. |
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Academic Disaster,
By Daniel Hagerstrand, Ebony Dyer, and Alice Wathen;
ADE
High school dropouts. Why does this happen, what is the cause? |
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Our Population is Getting Bigger,
By Demarco Robinson, Zakiya Phillips, and Raven Walker;
Marco and Company
Exploring the rapid increase in obeseity in America: why it is happening and how it can be stopped. |
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Epic Origins: Creating Fantasy,
By Devon Clarke, Leland Davis, and Sam Nichols;
Twisted Freedom Productions
The quest to find the process of creating fantasy based on reality. |
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Pregnancy among Teenage Black Girls,
By Lawrence Larkin, Catherine Leonard, William Campbell, Kelly Huff;
Soo-Woo
The inside story about teenage pregnancy amongst black girls, from those who know. |
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Reality of American Families,
By Tony Smith, Jehan Altman, and Lindsey White; JLT Productions.
Most people think American families are two parents in a household, but that is not the case. |
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Sporting Impact,
By Damien Hart and CJ Briggerman; DNC Productions.
Sports can have a positive impact on a teenager's grades, character, and life. |
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High School Stories,
By Ricky Thompson, Rhulon Hart, and Dylan Hamilton; Milk Man Productions.
Exploring the differences between Clark and other schools in the area. |