"The Figure" a Muhlenberg College Short Film

Director’s Note:

The Figure is a film that sits close to my heart because growing up as a young black girl I have always been curious about Christianity in relation to whiteness and how I’ve felt at times that my melanated skin doesn’t always fit the image of a “good christian woman”.

Meet The Filmmakers

Director Amira F Jackson

Amira Jackson is a Pittsburgh native studying Theatre and Film at Muhlenberg College. She has always been interested in sharing and portraying stories about the African American experience! She has made 5 films that show the positives and hardships of what being African American is like in fictional worlds, but also reality. She has had the honor of studying abroad in the Czech Republic to have a better understanding of film from a global perspective and she is excited to be back in the states and working on her next project!



Director of Photography Jonathan Mindiak

Jonathan Mindiak is a Senior studying Media & Communications, Business Administration, and Russian Studies. Jonathan has worked on a number of short films ranging from DP to Gaffer. From narrative film to freelance videography, Jonathan had been able to successfully evoke emotions through the lens. Jonathan’s last job was Director of Photography on a 16mm film in Prague.

Producer Lorenzo Antigua

Lorenzo Antigua is an Allentown Native currently studying Music and Media & Communications at Muhlenberg College. Lorenzo has been dedicated to filmmaking since he began his college career, working on many short films, and freelance video projects. Recently he studied abroad in the Czech Republic at FAMU. There he was given the opportunity to shoot on 16mm film, and work as a Director of Photography for his project. Lorenzo is excited to bring this project to life, and explore its rich themes!

Short Synopsis:

“The Figure” is a film that questions what it means to be a black Christian in a white world. And how to survive in that grey area. This film follows the story of Joshua, a 20-year-old African-American man who has a burning passion for painting. He has recently moved to a predominantly white town, with his mother Bri. Joshua’s mother becomes the new preacher at a church in town. He begins having second thoughts and begins to question what his faith means and what it looks like. He uses his passion for painting to guide this journey and paints what he thinks Jesus looks like causing controversy between himself and his mother. He soon realizes he either has to decide to choose his faith or assimilate into what he’s been taught

Budget:

To do this film correctly and honor the story we are looking to raise about $6000! This budget will help us pay for actors, locations, equipment, set props, and food for the cast/crew.

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