Evolve

The main character Sarai is scrolling through her phone one day when she comes across a video that sparks change within her. Two guides suddenly come about and use a potion to make her fall asleep entering the deeper parts of her mind. As she goes on this journey of exploring her mind and the different art forms within she learns that her future self was always right there in front of her and that change and growth is not as hard as she thought.

  • Sarai Murdock
    Director
  • Sarai Murdock
    Writer
  • Sarai Murdock
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    23 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 4, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    iPhone 12 and 13
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.79:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Cleveland School of the Arts High School
Director Biography - Sarai Murdock

Sarai Murdock just graduated from Cleveland School of the Arts High School as Valedictorian with 41 college credits. She has been making short films since middle school and wants to pursue filmmaking as a career. She is also the author of Bully Free Zone: how to stand up for yourself and feels that her journey with writing is heavily connected to her journey as a filmmaker. She started out as a playwright, songwriter, and story writer and has since then explored poetry and screenwriting. She hopes that through film, she can bring about change in her society, bring representation to other black and brown individuals like herself, and show people that they can do anything they put their mind to.

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Director Statement

It was interesting being director while also having so many different roles. I played the main character, I was producer, I worked alongside my videographer, I danced, I played guitar, I was the narrator, it was so many things I did. So I had to balance out directing my other actors and models, working with the videographer, and being able to work with myself as well. I loved getting the chance to see my vision come to life and the opportunity to work and meet so many talented individuals and creatives.