I plan to use the poem, “Contact Lenses” by Audre Lorde. Though it is a short piece, I believe there are many interpretations that, yes, can fill up seven pages each.
I want to make a short film that is constantly switching in and out of focus. My friend will film for me, using a sophisticated Nikon DSLR. I’d like to either turn the poem into a song or have it spoken over an eery track playing throughout the film. I’d like for the protagonist to be wearing thick framed glasses. The blurs will show time passing and the clarity, experience. In the end, the character’s glasses will fall off and be stepped on. The character will actually be able to see clearer now. I have many details worked out but I still need to specify the main point and have it match my group mates’ interpretations as well.
I’m really excited about this digital essay. I have a lot of ideas and I hope at least half of them can become reality.
