Michaela Thordarson completed her Cinema Studies at UT Knoxville in 2021. Shortly thereafter, she founded Low Budget Film Productions, creating original video content of her own, and for her clients. Michaela knows every person has a story to tell, and wants to empower everyone she works with to help them share their story’s with the world. This especially holds true when it comes giving a voice to young people. Today, Michaela works with students in a variety of settings, helping them translate their stories and observations into video productions.
Sample Programs Offered
Program Type: Arts Integration, Arts Appreciation
Program Description:
“Observations” is a filmmaking and media safety workshop hosted by low budget film productions. One key to being an effective storyteller is to be a good observer. Students will work with filmmaker Michaela Thordarson to articulate, classify, and capture their observations in video format. These basic observations help create elements and layers of content in visual storytelling. Each participating school will receive a professionally produced digital download of the student’s work gathered during the presentation.
Lesson Plan Example: Download File
