Working on movies has always been a dream of mine. Ever since I watched Carrie Fisher on the screen for the first time, going at light speed in a galaxy far, far away, I knew then that storytelling would be my path.

I originally started with learned the ropes of acting on stage, taking part in semi-professional plays, then studied French literature in college, thinking I could maybe make it as a screenwriter. But it was not quite my niche yet…

My name is Roxanne Soucy and I am a Video Production student at Durham College, aiming to, one day, make it as an established movie Director for fantasy, horror and/ or sci-fi.

The cinema industry has been changing a lot since the emergence of Netflix and the binge watching phenomenon. Fast released TV series are thriving online with the new standard set by Netflix, Amazon and Disney+. People love to watch movie undisturbed in the comfort of their own home clicking “yes” without shame when the app is asking you if you’re still watching. It gives the opportunity for content creators to embark into a fast paced industry, always wanting more entertainment, to the great disarray of geniuses like GRR Martin. (Yep, you need to write faster buddy!)

I believe there are 2 aspects that make a movie a success. First are the visuals. Every shot is prepared and thought for carefully in pre-production to make sure to translate the Director’s vision. Visuals are a great tool for storytelling; it is a language in itself. As for the other, I believe a good character development is the key to make everything relevant. If you can make it so that without rooting for the villain you can understand how he became the way he is, that’s a good story right there. Nothing is all Good or Bad. Nuances in the narrative can make the whole difference. If there is something I learned in my first year of college, is that preparation can turn out to be the most critical step in the making of a movie.

Hopefully, with study, practice and determination, I will be able to walk in the footsteps of legends like Joss Whedon or Guillermo Del Toro. Those men are truly dedicated to their arts and never gives up, even after the disaster of the Buffy movie of 1992, the series remake proved to be way more efficient and will always be a classic of teen horror television. Whedon has set in motion the best fandoms there is with Firefly (that unfortunately ended early) and nowadays with the Avengers, giving a new colorful comedy side to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which turned out to be a great success.

Bringing to life a vision that will make a great impact in people’s lives is all I’m asking for. If I could reach the audience’s emotions, I will know then that I made the right choices.

Joss Whedon: Ahn Young-joon / AP Photo https://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/04/joss-whedon-avengers-age-of-ultron-interview
Guillermo Del Toro: https://theplaylist.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/guillermo-del-toro-films-ranked-best-to-worst-680×400.jpg

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For Assignment 5 of ”Using Social Media” at Durham College. 
Here is a little Portfolio of 5 Portraits using Natural Light. 

Eric Smith aka Aveng is a World of Warcraft Pro player who entered the Blizzcon Tournament for 3v3 PVP. His character is a Retribution Paladin named Avengelyne. He was part of the Sneaky Snakes Team (4th place champion) alongside Amne, SSDS and Syfoxy.

I will be launching his Streaming account very soon.

Stay tuned!

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My experience making this video has been a tricky one; between the cat knocking over my plant and the dog barking, I’ve been able to record without noise interruption!

Dungeon and Dragons is a creative game that I have been playing for over 15 years. Some people never gave it a chance, but I assure you: if you care at all about fantasy (Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, etc.) This has been made for you!

Roxanne Soucy is a Video Production student at Durham College with a passion for Film & Television. Ever since she was a little girl, dreaming of adventures in a Galaxy far far way, she wanted to be part of the Cinema Industry. She took numerous acting classes and made it successfully as an Amateur Stage Actress, notably in the semi-professional production of Steel Magnolias by Theatre entre Amis in Quebec, where she played the role of Anelle.

With a fertile Imagination, she went to Cegep of Trois-Rivieres to study French Literature and dreams of publishing her own novels as well as pursuing screenwriting.

With her love for the Dark and Unusual, she also take great pleasure into hosting games of Dungeon & Dragons for friends and family to express her story telling skills.

Fan of Fantasy, Horror and Comic Books, she has extent knowledge of these genres. She draws her inspiration from her all-time favorite: The Lord of the Rings to the work of Hitchcock, Tim Burton, Darren Lynn Boussman, Night Shyamalan, Guillermo Del Toro, and more!

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