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Around Me

From the day we are born our identities are hopelessly entangled with our environment. Gender is especially influenced as our surroundings shape, manipulate, and capitalize on the gender roles and expectations drilled into our unconscious minds. Of course, there are mental health consequences to such a rigid structure for gender.

  • Seleen Hubbert
    Director
  • Seleen Hubbert
    Writer
  • Seleen Hubbert
    Producer
  • Alec Maple
    Key Cast
    "Partner"
  • Emma Zimmer
    Key Cast
    "Housemate"
  • Kenzie Snyder
    Key Cast
    "Housemate"
  • Seleen Hubbert
    Editing
  • Seleen Hubbert
    Cinematography
  • Alec Maple
    Cinematography
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 19, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Truman State University
Director Biography - Seleen Hubbert

Seleen Hubbert is a Psychology and Film Studies student at Truman State University. She is an aspiring Social Psychologist but finds joy and meaning in the art of film. Born in Fort Collins, CO, she has helped make music videos for a couple of local artists but this is her first time making something only for herself.

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Director Statement

In “Around Me”, I have poured my feelings of anger, frustration, and confusion about how, as a woman, I am to navigate my world. I focus on two key elements: the portrayal of women in media and the ongoing issue of emotional labor. The goal is to rid myself of these internalized expectations; however, this is a daunting and seemingly impossible task.