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Highly culturally-embedded elements of language like linguistic style and norms of formality and informality can pose a challenge for translators. Theorists of translation studies have historically considered the field of audiovisual translation in particular as a culturally homogenizing institution due to the strong commercial forces surrounding production of audiovisual translation. In this thesis, I discuss how speakers of French use lexical items to index linguistic formality and informality as an element of style. Style itself is a dynamic and continually innovative tool available to speakers to express identity and positionality of the speaker as well as attitudes toward their interlocutors. In French film and television, these stylistic features are critical to character identity-building and storytelling. In this thesis, I analyze France.tv Slash’s teen drama, Skam France (2018-2023), to explore how independent fan translators tackle complex translational issues of culture and linguistic style and how their choices influence meaning-making in narrative television. Ultimately, despite its drawbacks and complications, the collaborative, decentralized, and reciprocal nature of the fansubbing model reveals new potentialities in the form and function of audiovisual translation.
ContributorsHawkins, Grace (Author) / Bahtchevanova, Mariana (Thesis director) / Van Gelderen, Elly (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / The Sidney Poitier New American Film School (Contributor) / Department of English (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This thesis, which is largely comprised of a video essay along with a paper and presentation, makes the argument that narrative film should be considered and can be used as a tool to help mend the disconnect between humanity and nature. Humanity, during the last century, has been seeing a rapid rise in its reliance on technology, which has also witnessed a quick rise. In our increased usage of technology and the man-made, we've gradually lost our place within nature — seeing ourselves as outsiders rather than the very products of it. Perhaps the most grave result of this disconnect comes in the form of our damage towards the planet and the environments in which we reside. There are many proposed solutions that have been offered and even heeded to heal this divide, but I believe that film hasn't had its moment in the sun amongst these proposals; narrative film, in particular. In my thesis, I constructed a video essay — a format that relies on many of the conventions one would see in narrative film — to make a meaningful argument in favor of narrative film's role in the relationship between mankind and its home.
ContributorsHarris, Aiden (Author) / Barca, Lisa (Thesis director) / Meloy, Elizabeth (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / The Sidney Poitier New American Film School (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has profoundly impacted various sectors, especially the film industry, where it has streamlined processes and unlocked new creative avenues. Beyond production, AI has reshaped the landscape of streaming services, particularly evident in the search systems employed by platforms like Netflix. AI-driven chatbots can serve as personalized guides, leveraging machine learning to tailor recommendations based on individual preferences and viewing habits. This growing innovation represents a significant opportunity for streaming giants like Netflix to enhance user experiences and maintain competitive advantage. By investing in advanced chatbot technology, platforms can not only improve content discovery but also increase user support, drive engagement, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving technological market. Moreover, the potential of AI chatbots goes beyond individual platforms, offering the possibility of revolutionizing user interactions across the entire streaming services industry.
ContributorsRaghavapuram, Srija (Author) / Pofahl, Geoff (Thesis director) / Little, Cody (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor) / Department of Management and Entrepreneurship (Contributor) / The Sidney Poitier New American Film School (Contributor)
Created2024-05
ContributorsKliewer-Britton, Darleen (Performer) / Kopta, Anne (Performer) / May, Judy (Performer) / Dreyfoos, Dale (Performer) / Doan, Jerry (Performer) / ASU Library. Music Library (Publisher)
Created2003-04-27
DescriptionThis thesis discusses the topics of Generative Artificial Intelligence and Screenwriting, and how they come together. Although the 2023 writer's strike restricted the usage of GAI, there is a high probability given how fast technology advances, that GAI will be used to write formulaic narratives for screenplays.
ContributorsChim, Natalie (Author) / Bernstein, Gregory (Thesis director) / LaMont, Chris (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Management and Entrepreneurship (Contributor) / The Sidney Poitier New American Film School (Contributor)
Created2024-05
Description'DOPE SICK' is an experimental film exploring love addiction set to original narrative form poetry.
ContributorsContreras, Stefano (Author) / Nascimento, Eliciana (Thesis director) / Benavides, Adam (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor) / The Sidney Poitier New American Film School (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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An analysis of differing approaches to directing naturalism among international cinema, using three writer-directors as key examples along a spectrum showing their levels of improvisation vs. formalism both on and off set. Lulu Wang, who directed 2019's "The Farewell," is an example of reality in search of formalism, as her autobiographical work attempts to capture reality while still holding onto many formalist elements to support her structure and characters. Hirokazu Koreeda, who directed 2018's "Shoplifters," focuses more on mixing improvisation and formalist aspects in his work with child actors, whom he allows to improvise heavily against very formalist adult actors. Lastly, Mike Leigh, who directed 2010's "Another Year," uses mostly improvisational rehearsals with his actors to write his scripts, allowing formal improvisation to assist in his search for reality. By analyzing naturalistic films along such a spectrum, the strengths of the differing approaches of each of these directors can be better understood, and inspire future generations of filmmakers who wish to achieve similar levels of authenticity and naturalism in their own direction and films.
ContributorsAuston, Daniel (Author) / Parvu, Luiza (Thesis director) / Greenwald, Michael (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / The Sidney Poitier New American Film School (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2024-05