Kara Mauer - The World We Dare to Imagine Post #1
In a world that I dare to imagine, I would create films that have an impact on the lives of everyone around the world, specifically people who believe that they are not good enough, or those who feel underestimated. I grew up loving underdog and women empowering movies, and my hope is to produce female-driven, wish fulfillment stories that will provide a sense of hope for young women in the same way certain films did for me.
Relatability is one of the most viable reasons that people are drawn to a motion picture, and as a woman in film, underestimation is what I relate to the most. Growing up, I was able to see movies that made me feel empowered, and guided me to realize that underestimation is my best asset. My goal is to create a streamline of films that are dedicated to women lifting each other up, and overcoming the underestimation that so many women experience.
Kara, I also thought filmmaking was an efficient way of spreading awareness. For your first film, I think you could start right here in LA, even just USC. Focusing on the school gives you a lot of first hand experience and people that are willing to speak. Taking it a step further, you could focus on women in film and connect your own experiences to your overall goal. Since you already have the experience, anyway you take the film would be great!
ReplyDeleteIt is very cool to hear you talk about your passion for film making. Telling stories about the women experience through film would be an excellent way to make the world a better place. I have question for you to think about as you take on this goal: Do you think a documentary or fictional film would be more powerful in conveying the experience of women?
ReplyDeleteHi Kara, I love the idea of films of women uplifting each other. I think it is so important for women to be on the same side rather than rooting against each other. You could start a trend with videos of your friends hyping each other up and try others to do the same.
ReplyDeleteHi Kara, I think lack of representation in the entertainment industry is a huge issue and it's so great to hear that you are devoted to this cause. I am reading some of the comments on this post and I am also curious to know whether you are more compelled to create documentary or fictional films.
ReplyDelete