Untitled Mom Doc
Family members share stories from a mother’s life based on their different perspectives.
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Daniel TaylorDirector
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Daniel TaylorProducer
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Emma ZhangKey Cast"Mom"
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Jessica TaylorKey Cast"Jess"
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Tim TaylorKey Cast"Dad"
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Project Type:Documentary, Experimental, Student
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Runtime:17 minutes 3 seconds
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Completion Date:April 27, 2022
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - George Mason University
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Mason Film FestivalFairfax, Virginia
United States
May 5, 2022 -
DC ShortsWashington, D.C.
United States -
Astoria Film FestivalAstoria, NY
United States
October 1, 2022
Youth Honorable Mention -
Washington West Film Festival
Born in China, raised in Hong Kong, and schooled in the USA, I’ve drifted between various locations and cultures for my entire life. Because of my mixed cultural background, I’m especially interested in the intersections between different cultures and identities.
My documentary short about my mom premiered at the George Mason University film festival on May 5.
I don't think my film tells a coherent story. There isn't a really clear theme either. However I am proud of the form that my film takes. It’s made of a combination of Zoom calls, iPhone videos and old photos. It features people in three cities and two cultures. It's a product of the post-pandemic world, fully digital and international.
Technically it’s not a senior thesis film, but it feels like it is. I put everything I know about filmmaking into it, and I feel like it reflects something about who I am and who I love.