Nerds Rule, Jocks Drool: Apr 22, Eng 023, 1:45pm

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:21:57 -0400

URCAD presenters: Angelo Skarlatos, Scott Seiss, Hannah Kelly, Zachary Garmoe, Jason Klimek, Parker Damm, Ramon Burris, Andrew Kelly

The film is a five minute piece shot entirely over the course of one week, and it explores an alternate reality where "nerds" are the popular kids and the "jocks" are mocked daily for playing sports. The film is meant to be a hyperbolic demonstration of the movement of modern culture towards valuing intelligence over physical strength. The use of comedy in the film makes the story much more engaging than it would have been otherwise. The funny nature of the film comes from a collaboration between the scriptwriting process and the improvisations of the actors.

At the beginning of the film, a long extended take is utilized to introduce the characters in an interesting and efficient way. This is followed by a back and forth between the nerd characters and the jock characters that creates the central conflict of the piece. The conclusion of the film is a framing device that brings all these elements together into one final punch, ending on a laugh and reminding people of the central message.