Yuqi Zhou
Shoreline Encounter
Prompt: "Visual Syntax: Constructing Symbolic Sequences in Experimental Film" Objective: Create a short experimental film that uses symbolic imagery and non-linear editing to evoke a specific emotional or psychological state. You will explore the language of metaphor, juxtaposition, and visual rhythm to communicate ideas without relying on traditional narrative structure.
This video tells a brief love story that took place by the seaside. The two main characters started as strangers and gradually got acquainted with each other. In the gentle breeze and the sunshine, they established a subtle emotional connection. Although their time together was not long, for the female protagonist, this experience left a deep impression. Even as time passed, she still repeatedly recalled that day, that him, and that unfulfilled relationship. This is a story about missed opportunities and longing, with a touch of sadness, yet it is tender and touching. I created this video by using three scenarios. This is a complete story. There is a scene where two people are together. There is also a scene where the female protagonist is on the bed expressing her yearning emotions. The smoking scene represents the female protagonist’s mood.
