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Carolyn Robertson
short films
making films is my greatest passion. i've had the pleasure of working with many talented collaborators and members of the Chaparral Filmmaking Club (est. 2021) in the making of these shorts. enjoy!
A tale of the Author, who holds an enchanted book entitled, "The Scarlet Door." With just one touch, the illustration of this door appears in real life and takes Ella to a new land of the past, the cottage of the Author, a man who has used this book to return to a home that was taken away so many years ago. To get back home, Ella must find the Scarlet Door again in this new world of the past which can be a difficult task indeed.
Directed by Carolyn Robertson
Cinematography by Carolyn Robertson
Written by Carolyn Robertson
Starring Nikolas Terry and Carolyn Robertson
A high school journey of a liar who feels the need to constantly change herself. Sophia feels like she is uninteresting compared to everyone else around her. Then, overall-girl appears. Sophia looks up to her and takes aspects of her appearance to make herself feel more interesting. This cycle continues with her new fixation: Jennie, the popular, talented girl school who breaks her leg, which only gives her more attention and fame around the school. She was like a flower with many bees buzzing around her constantly. What could Sophia do to compare with that story? A lie is the only way to emulate her new idol. But, the rush of happiness can never last very long, for guilt wilts the flower...
Directed by Carolyn Robertson
Cinematography by Carolyn Robertson, Daniele Perkovich, Helena Palacios
Written by Carolyn Robertson, Ava Castle
Starring Carolyn Robertson, Leya Pema, Cameron Hall, and Asha Storey
A Chaparral Filmmaking Club Production
When Olive, a sock-making apprentice loses a sock, Mrs. Richardson tells him of this dynamic and dramatic tale of a sock who is destined to be without a pair. "Socks in the City" has a core message of embracing oneself by oneself, without ever having to rely on being in a relationship to define one's worth.
Directed by Carolyn Robertson
Cinematography by Carolyn Robertson
Written by Carolyn Robertson, Jayla Richardson
Starring Carolyn Robertson, Jayla Richardson, Ava Castle, Emas Johnson
A Chaparral Filmmaking Club Production
Life is made up of opposing forces, but sometimes the stress of living a chaotic life can lead to us forgetting the basic principles of life, human nature, and celestial interaction. "equilibrium: a haiku collection" is a collection of poems that fit together like a massive puzzle. Each shot in this film is corresponding with its poem in the collection, all forming a story that tells us why we need to take a deep breath sometimes and allow ourselves to observe what's truly around us. Opposing forces such as the sun and moon, old and young, start and end, spring and winter, and stress and relaxation all balance each other out because we see/ experience both of each pair.
Directed by Carolyn Robertson
Cinematography by Carolyn Robertson
Written by Carolyn Robertson
Starring Carolyn Robertson, David Robertson, Dwight Robertson, Charlene Robertson
Jamie, just graduating from high school, appreciates the huge accomplishment, but it also triggers a deep longing within her. A longing to see her mother again, to go back to when she was still a kid has her mom by her side. Ever since she passed, Jamie talked to the moon, hoping that maybe her mom, Selene, could hear her. Now, she tries to give the moon a letter stating a wish to see her mother again. Will Selene come down from the sky and fulfill her daughter's wish?
Directed by Carolyn Robertson
Cinematography by Winston Verdult, Carolyn Robertson
Written by Carolyn Robertson
Produced by Sergio Delgado
Starring Meredith Avery, Alexis Dixon
A USC School of Cinematic Arts Production
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Adina, afraid to confess her feelings for Rowan, her childhood crush, must look within herself to find the source of her hesitance. Why is she so afraid to tell him how she feels? Her fear of rejection and her insecurities feel like a person screaming at her on the top of their lungs, telling her that she must tell Rowan how she feels yet scaring her with their booming tone. Adina must tear herself out of her comfort zone, or bubble, and come to terms with her emotions before she can confess that she's in love.
Directed by Carolyn Robertson
Cinematography by Stella Phillips
Written by Carolyn Robertson
Produced by Laura Valentine
Starring Chad Courtney, Lauren Lau, Paulina Ocampo Restrepo
A USC School of Cinematic Arts Production
Ivy, a sheltered 17 year old, wants to feel like she has an exciting teenage dream kind of life. Through her desperate desire, she just dates any older guy who can fulfill that dream for her, causing her to justify her boyfriend, Connor’s, red flags like clinginess, toxicity, and weird behavior. Little does she know of his devious plans for the Halloween Party they would both be attending. When, Iris, Ivy's sister learns about what he's up to, she warns Ivy. But is it too late? Is Ivy too wrapped up in desire and fantasy to believe that it's all a lie?
Directed by Carolyn Robertson
Cinematography by Dylan Johnson-Bayer
Written by Carolyn Robertson, Dylan Johnson-Bayer, Tara Frooninckx, Sophia Markham
Produced by The Interns
Starring Phoebe Kleinlein, Hillary Mchugh, Nolan Hayzlett
Hugo, a lovesick teenage boy, is head over heels for Anaise, a perfect girl, as if she were crafted from his dreams. But when their separation breaks Hugo's heart, his state of insanity reveals that their relationship really was just a figment of his imagination, attempting to fill the void of his true loneliness and aid his feelings of anger toward his isolation.
Directed by Carolyn Robertson
Cinematography by Jayla Richardson
Written by Carolyn Robertson, Jayla Richardson
Starring Raymond Elliot, Miranda Sherrill Madrigal
A Chaparral Filmmaking Club Production