Shoelace

SHOELACE

An Emerson College short film

Shai, a college student, learns what it means to endure as a Jew in the face of antisemitism.

"Shoelace was created as a personal therapy for me to process my anxieties about anti-semitism and its effect on my relationship with my Mom. As a proud Jew, for the past several years I have worn my Chai necklace out to create a safe space for other Jews around me. I wore it out for them, and I wore it out for myself. In the place I live, I am surrounded by love, but I am also surrounded with Jewish hate. In the back of my head I have always known and accepted that I could be assaulted for expressing my identity. But, being away from home has put this thought in a new perspective for me. After many heartbreaking conversations with my Mom, I realized that I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if I got hurt, not for my own pain, but for the suffering it would cause my loved ones. It is with this in mind that I created Shoelace, and to let those who choose to hate us know that life endures in love."

-Beckett Hobbs

DIRECTOR'S BIO

Beckett Hobbs is a Jewish Writer-Director from nowhere in particular. Born in a small suburb in Illinois, adventured through the sensuous city of London, and rested in the majestic mountains of Washington, he now studies film at Emerson College in Boston. Beckett seeks out new perspectives to contribute and push his own. He is a filmmaking Swiss army knife, with this upcoming project included, having worked as a Director (x3), Writer (x4), Producer (x6), Assistant Director (x2), Cinematographer (x2), Editor (x2), and Executive Producer (x4), contributing to 8 completed productions, with 6 currently in development. Beckett's goal is to create art that promotes deep reflection upon ourselves and our communities. He values collaborators who embrace diverse perspectives and aims to make films that encourage artistic contributions from all production members.

DONATIONS WILL BE GOING TOWARDS THIS FILM'S PRODUCTION DESIGN, CRAFT SERVICES, AND CREW TRANSPORT.