Lashanna Bryant
Bio: Hello, my name is Lashanna Bryant and I am a senior double majoring in English and Media & Communications. My goal after graduation is to take the necessary steps in order to become an investigative journalist and become an author. I am originally from Philadelphia, but currently reside in Darby, PA.
Thesis Statement: I have always been a huge fan of the horror genre, so for my project, I thought it would be a great idea to make my own horror short film. The general premise of the film is you are a student forced to quarantine after contracting the corona virus. Your only interaction with other people is when you’re receiving food outside your door from campus life staff. However one day the meals stop showing up. You have no choice but to leave your room in search of help but to your surprise, everyone you know is gone
Lashana Bryant: The Problem with Ethnicity Filters on Dating Apps
Ethnicity filters on dating apps are damaging to the already toxic environment that exists within this country for people of color. This is because it aids in the discrimination within races, makes minorities believe that they are “undesirable”, and negatively impacts...
Lashanna Bryant: Blog Post #4
I am not particularly tech savvy, despite being a media major. However, I have taken one course in video production and it taught me a great deal. So, with retaining that information, I was able to incorporate that with some of my own research in order to make this...
Lashanna Bryant: Blog Post #3
In creating the “trailer”, or rather beginning, of the short film I noticed that this film was going to be predominantly silent. Given that I cannot control outside noises in the hallways, and pretty much the entire building, I knew that the elements of this story...
Lashanna Bryant: Blog #2
I am starting to realize that what can be imagined in our heads can’t always be done in real life - at least for my circumstances anyway. I have a vision for how the beginning of my horror short film starts. The main character, being me, is taking a covid test but...
Lashanna Bryant- Blog #1
Starting off my thesis it has not been easy. I think with the concept of staying inside so much I haven’t been able to get the creative juices flowing. However, in an attempt to figure out an ending to my horror short film I did a lot of research and...