Before I Forget

A young filmmaker reflects on their negative relationship with the camera and how they must heal it for the sake of their loved-ones.

  • Jack Hall
    Director
  • Jack Hall
    Cinematographer
  • Max Alderman
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 26, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    France, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 8mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Central Florida
Director Biography - Jack Hall

Jack Hall is an Orlando native that has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Film from the University of Central Florida. He is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Feature Film Production at UCF.

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Director Statement

“Before I Forget” was a journey that challenged me to change and grow as a person. For many years, I refused to take and be in photos, leaving the most formative periods of my teen-life poorly documented. Even with what I have from my parents at the time, I've more significantly left that period of time undocumented by me, from my lens. I knew coming into my final year at UCF that things had to change if I wanted to be a filmmaker. I also wanted to show my friends and family that I was willing to grow for them, as my negative self-image has affected them as well. I’m grateful for the experience I had making this film, and I hope showing it to people will help them to reflect on their own relationships with the camera.