Directed by Jared Wekenman and Kaitlin McMurry
Produced by Maria Pimentel and Diego Daura
The Power of Words
Produced by Kaitlin McMurray.
#WordsStick is a campaign designed to spread awareness and generate conversation about the power and impact of words. This project includes two commercial/PSA videos where twelve strangers discuss the most hurtful and the most encouraging phrases that have been said to them throughout their lives. The project was created by McMurray for her Capstone project.
A Midwesterner at heart, Kaitlin grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a B.A. in Journalism and a B.S. in Psychology in 2013. She returned to her alma matter in 2017 to pursue a master’s degree in Digital Media & Storytelling in order to hone in on her video production and post-production skills. She graduated in 2019 and now works as a Producer and Creative Project Manager at GroundFloor Media and CenterTable.
Deep Leap
Produced by Peter Banda.
Deep Leap is a video about dancer, choreographer, and teacher Fernando Ramos based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He uses dance to know his body, keep form, and connect with people. Although he does not earn much from dancing, dance is his life and source of joy.
Peter has come to appreciate the craft of telling stories. He has done many short, compelling documentaries ranging from homelessness, refugee experiences, as well as nature stories. What he has found valuable in doing these stories is learning how to connect with people and find meaning in their experiences. He was born and raised in Lusaka, Zambia.
A Belonging Study
Produced by Megan Heinowski.
A Belonging Study is a series of videos exploring the connection between people and the physical objects they hold close to their hearts. It was created by Heinowski for her Capstone.
My Way
Produced by Tongtong Yue.
My Way is an interactive film about a car enthusiast. Ron works in a packaging manufacturing company. He has a deep love with cars. In the story, he talks about how he strikes a balance between his job and hobbies in his daily life.
Tongtong Yue is a filmmaker and photographer from Beijing, China. She likes to express her understanding of art through technology and software.
HENRY DARGER: THE WORLD OF AN OUTSIDER ARTIST
Produced by Megan Heinowski.
Henry Darger: The World of an Outsider Artist is an interactive story about Henry Darger, a reclusive custodian who lived in Chicago until his death in 1973. After his death, the discovery of his paintings and writings transformed him into a poster boy for “outsider art.”
Small Heroes. Big City.
Small Heroes. Big City. is a photography project that uses action figures, large spaces in Chicago and the viewer’s depth of field to create a realistic comic book world.
Richard is a content and social media specialist with over ten years experience creating compelling content for print and digital with an emphasis on engaging storytelling techniques. He graduated from Loyola’s DMST program in 2015, and he currently works as the Digital Marketing Associate for BreakFree Solutions, an IT transformation company that focuses on helping businesses accelerate to the cloud, operationalize DevOps and automate IT processes.
Podcast: Let’s Talk About Dating, K?
K, the podcast about dating, was completed by Chelsea Beran for her final Capstone project. The podcasts aired on WLUW, Loyola’s radio station. Chelsea also created a web site and strategic marketing plan to publicize the project.
How Much?
Produced by Martin Ngo, Jinjing Xu and Asmaa Hilal.
How Much? is a fictional commercial for the Rosetta Stone app.
La Fundacion
Produced by Anne G. Scott for COMM 373: Special Topics – Digital Storytelling in Santiago.
La Fundacion is a short documentary about Fundacion Paternitas, an organization in Chile that helps reintegrate former prisoners into society.
Anne is a storyteller. She tells nonfiction narratives via writing, film, and live performance. The stories range in topic from criminal justice to women in comedy to her own personal anecdotes. In 2015, she received her Master’s Degree from Loyola University Chicago in Digital Media and Storytelling. While in school, she focused her studies on documentary filmmaking.