Date of Publication

3-30-2025

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts

Subject Categories

Film and Media Studies

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Communication

Thesis Advisor

Eleazar L. del Rosario
Clodualdo A del Mundo, Jr.

Defense Panel Member

Abigail Ehlie Quirong-Pole
Kristoffer G. Brugada
Jeremy T. Tintiangko

Abstract/Summary

The film concept “Cradle” is heavily based on real-life experiences of toxic parenting from the perspective of their children. These situations are not portrayed in a literal manner but are instead incorporated within disturbing scenarios that will portray the concept and not the literal experiences.

The purpose of producing this short film is to shed light on the impact of romanticizing harmful behaviors and the consequences of toxic family dynamics. The Philippine media often downplays the harsh realities and consequences of toxic parenting; as such, the film aims to encourage a more realistic portrayal of its effects. Additionally, this film revolves around the psychological thriller genre to further engage the audience by creating an atmosphere of tension, delving into the themes of fear, paranoia, and absurd scenarios to push the boundaries of perception and emotion. The short film contributes to the grounding concepts and similar academic discussions by potentially validating the pre-existing theories and discourse on the topic. This could also benefit the audience, who could relate to the topic by validating their experiences while keeping them grounded to the realities of its consequences rather than romanticizing and forcing over-positive conclusions.

All the materials within the film are shot and recorded in person by the proponents and their crew, and the materials were processed in post-production to incorporate mixed media, scoring, foley, and audiovisual editing. The final format of the output is MP4 for accessibility across different digital platforms and devices while still maintaining its high-resolution quality.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Short films--Philippines; Parenting

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4-3-2027

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