Facing Forward
18-26 Age Group
Abigail Dickinson
9 mins | 2023
Student Project - Savannah College Of Art and Design
Filmed in: United States
Language: English
This poetic documentary follows Abigail Dickinson on a sailing passage with her sister, Rachel, and father, Clay. In an effort to come to terms with change, she confides in her dad for some of his ‘old man wisdom’; how did he deal with growing up and can he make her feel any better about the future to come, where eventually, she will be sailing on her own. A metaphor for accepting the next chapter, seeing the growth that comes with time, and learning to continue facing forward.
Abigail Dickinson - Director
Joselyn Leon - Producer
Abigail Dickinson - Director Of Photography
Mitchy Floyd - Editor
Carson Bannister - Sound Designer
Dylan Ferguson - Music Composer
Fenn David - Colorist
Jacob Oliver - Motion Graphics
Ciara Radwell - ADR Mixer
Director Biography - Abigail Dickinson
Abigail Dickinson is an up-and-coming director, producer, and cinematographer. She graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A in Film and Television and a minor in Producing, working diligently on various documentary projects. Her work focuses on compelling story arcs and thought-out visuals. She gravitates towards telling stories that would otherwise go unnoticed, one of which was nominated for a Student Emmy in 2022. Alongside her career, Abigail is also an advocate for ocean and nature conservation, often creating work that helps to inspire change. With a fresh perspective and a drive to succeed, Abigail will continue to create documentaries and branded content films that go beyond the ordinary.
Director Statement
Film is one of the only ways I know how to authentically express myself. I poured any emotion I was feeling towards graduation, growing up, or fear of the unknown into this story. This film taught me to see change in a new light and trust my abilities as a documentarian.