(un)wanted A film by Michael Williams Contact Info: Michael Williams Phone: 662.275.3285 Email: shendopen@yahoo.com Website: www.shendopen.com Address: 1581 Northwood Forest Rd. West Point, MS 39773 Film Information: Film Title: (un)wanted Running Time: 6 min Original Format: 16mm Date Completed: May 28th, 2008 Filming Location: West Point, MS Genre: Short Student Drama Websites: www.shendopen.com Synopsis: (un)wanted is a short film shot on 16mm that explores a controversial issue from an often unrepresented perspective. Cast and Crew: Cast: Guy- Davis Manning Girl- April Wren Crew: Writer/Director/Editor- Michael Williams Producers- Michael Williams, Van Williams, Abbe Williams Script Supervisor- Landon Woods Grip and Electric- Graham Hancock Music- “Temporary” Rogue Wave Behind the Scenes Photography- April Wren, Landon Wood About the Film/ Director’s Statement: This film was produced for my University’s Basic Cinematography class. This film was my first film produced as part of my film program and my first film to be shot on 16mm. The idea for the film grew out of a desire to make a film that would be worthy of the time, effort, and money that would be spent on producing a film on 16mm. I have always had the desire to tell familiar stories from a point of view that is rarely or never represented. When people think or talk about the issue of abortion, the perspective of the guy involved is rarely recognized, and if it is, people often assume that the guy is relieved or happy that the abortion saved him from having the unexpected pregnancy interfere with his life. However, not all guys react to an unexpected pregnancy in the stereotypical manner. Instead, many guys are deeply affected by abortions, and their point of views often remain unrecognized by the general public. I wanted to make a film that explored a guy’s perspective on an abortion without trying to raise its moral issues. Behind the Scenes Screenshots Filmmaker Bio: Michael Williams is an independent filmmaker from West Point, Ms. Since 2004 he has produced over 17 short films and is currently attending the University of Southern Mississippi with plans to graduate in May 2009 with a degree in film. After college, Michael plans to pursue a career in the film industry as a camera assistant and focus puller with the ultimate goal of becoming a cinematographer. Past Festival Participation: 2005 Tupelo Film Festival-- Amazing Grace 2006 Ocean Springs Film Festival-- Amazing Grace 2007 Magnolia Film Festival--The Fatal Awakening 2007 Tupelo Film Festival--The Fatal Awakening 2007 Rocket City Short Film Festival--Duplicates? 2008 Magnolia Film Festival-- Imagine Me a Hero 2008 Crossroads Film Festival-- Imagine Me a Hero 2008 Tupelo Film Festival-- Imagine Me a Hero