Private Project

Drosophila

DROSOPHILA is a short observational documentary detailing the unique daily tasks of a young geneticist at one of New York City's most prestigious research laboratories where they use the common fruit fly to study aging and lifespan.

  • Will Carter
    Director
  • Martina Thurman
    Key Cast
  • Will Carter
    Director of Photography
  • Will Carter
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    science, day-in-the-life, mystery
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 5, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - City College CUNY
Director Biography - Will Carter

Will Carter is a Harlem-based writer, filmmaker, and photographer pursuing an MFA at CUNY City College. His play, Barabbas, premiered off-Broadway in 2019, and he's currently represented by Beacon Artists Agency.

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Director Statement

My work attempts to mystify the mundane and highlight salient metaphor within everyday processes.