GEN Z | A Musical Short Film

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Amie Zwag

Amie Zwag

Күн бұрын

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Behind-the-scenes and additional content on my Instagram @amiezwag :D
'GEN Z' is a ten-minute original musical theatre film which explores the unique social issues people born from 1997-2010 experience in the West, investigating the question, 'what is hope for the first fully digital youth?'. Delving into the challenges of an increasingly fast-paced society, purposelessness, the battle between privacy and convenience, comparison to an idealised version of self and others online, information overload and loneliness, the film draws on a variety of musical and visual styles to construct five contrasting songs. All the while, a simple metaphor of three teens missing the Millennial bus, arriving and waiting at a bus stop - representing the transit of 'teenhood' - and finally boarding their own bus at the conclusion of the film ties these sub-narratives together as Gen Z begins to form their own identity.
Made for VCE Unit 3/4 Media 2022 (17yo)
Note - Guitar by my mum Kerryn Zwag! This is what happens when we copy paste 😐
Enjoy!
#vcemedia #genzshortfilm
0:00-1:30 Prologue
1:30-3:20 We Know You
3:20-5:48 Mirror Mirror
5:48-8:07 Information Overload
8:07-9:53 Finale
9:53-10:20 Credits

Пікірлер: 77
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
So yeah :"D After an 11-month process, here we (finally) are! A huge THANK YOU to everyone involved! I am so blessed by your generosity, dedication, and of course, talent! Thank you for bringing GEN Z to life. I'd love to keep making content like this, so let me know your favourite part below!
@zwagmeister
@zwagmeister Жыл бұрын
I feel like a Grandma who's seen her child give birth! 🤣 Brilliant work AJ!
@TheOmruiz
@TheOmruiz Жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing … it’s more than genz … but wow … well done!11
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you can relate to it :) My belief is that the same issues and experiences are simply wrapped in different packaging - the context changes while ultimately the core of humanity remains the same.
@orangethethird5762
@orangethethird5762 10 ай бұрын
This is incredible Amie. It’s all so personal and the music was incredible! Very touching, I had shivers at so many points
@amiezwag
@amiezwag 10 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 💜
@Anna_b360
@Anna_b360 10 ай бұрын
man, I love revisiting this every now and again. It so well captures the different aspects of what it's like to be a young person today - plus it was so extremely fun to be a part of
@amiezwag
@amiezwag 10 ай бұрын
hbjadwbtsk thanks Anna! So greatful to have you in it (hehe my favorite section) and your support bts 💜 Can't wait for everyone to see your brilliant performance in RPP 👩‍🏫👖
@mariebellmusic6141
@mariebellmusic6141 Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness Amie incredible work!!!! So amazing!!!! You are so talented on so many levels!!!
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🥰
@brainnotbraining.
@brainnotbraining. Жыл бұрын
omg this is amazing!! I really enjoyed watching it and the concept is so good, great job!!!
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you like it 😊
@nospoonfulofmayonnaiseforme
@nospoonfulofmayonnaiseforme Жыл бұрын
The details are the best part 👏👏👏
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Hehehe so many hidden ones ;)
@tb1522
@tb1522 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant is the only word that comes to mind. Well Done!
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :D
@richardblinks
@richardblinks Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting months for the release! So happy to finally see your awesome work. Well done!
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
So have I! Haha Thank you :D
@Anna_b360
@Anna_b360 Жыл бұрын
YASSSSSSSS SLAYYYYYYYY ❤❤❤
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your encouragement! Love your character ;)
@euniceong8314
@euniceong8314 Жыл бұрын
This is incredible Amie!!!! You all are so talented I’m in awe😍😍
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🥰
@elizazhang9154
@elizazhang9154 Жыл бұрын
Well done!! Loved it. 🥳🥳👏👏
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Aww yay! Thank you 😊 💓
@klarissa4208
@klarissa4208 Жыл бұрын
Great job 👍. I loved how you showed different people's thoughts it was so cool.
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊💕
@josuva1200
@josuva1200 Жыл бұрын
5 whole bangers in 1 video! You’re spoiling us 🥰✨
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
:)
@bjzzzz
@bjzzzz Жыл бұрын
Ahhh this is spectacular! I've watched it so many times now, and am continually impressed!! So well done!
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support! 🥰
@brianyang2719
@brianyang2719 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazed at chapel today, great job!
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@yasminewilford6212
@yasminewilford6212 Жыл бұрын
This was wonderful! I can't tell you how much I relate to this as a 21 year old. Its a nice reminder to breathe, and I saved this on a playlist in youtube. Wonderful job you guys!
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🥰
@ss-ol5br
@ss-ol5br Жыл бұрын
Wow, this musical is... Wow. I have no word. I'm in my 20's and working adults but I relate to all of this since my school days too. Chasing and running just to reach that unseen goals are so tiring that I decided to stop, take a rest and no more comparing and following other. Do my own thing at my own pace, only give attention no more than I should. Then, I know peace
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad the film resonates with you! It's so important to stop and be 'still' amidst the fast-paced world we live in and question what things and voices really matter. Thank you for your comment! May you continue to feel God's peace ❤
@bubblesplonk
@bubblesplonk Жыл бұрын
Speechless This was amazing to watch ~ your work is amazing and so are you Amie
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you! 🥰
@genevievearnould7524
@genevievearnould7524 Жыл бұрын
Holy moley! That was AMAZING 👏 Thanks for creating and releasing this masterpiece 💜 ❤️
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm so blessed by everyone who helped me create it! 💕
@isaacwinter665
@isaacwinter665 Жыл бұрын
Awesome film, such an impressive body of work I AM SO IMPRESSED. Jacob and I have been talking and debating over every little detail of this production. Again such an amazing project.
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much! I'm in the process of making an explanation video in which said little details will be discussed :)
@materialgurl7443
@materialgurl7443 Жыл бұрын
"Have some cookies, no I insist" -Google 2022
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
She is rather forceful at times 😬
@JaeyunYD05
@JaeyunYD05 Жыл бұрын
This was absolutely amazing. From the first few seconds, I could already find relatability as if it was like seeing everyday life but in musical format. I'm sure this short film will speak to so many people, and we can finally bring awareness to our generation that we aren't alone! So glad I clicked on this :)
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it resonates with you! Thank you so much! 💖💖
@graceblakemore177
@graceblakemore177 Жыл бұрын
The music gives Beatle Juice vibes but actually wholesome in all the best ways possible. Endlessly impressed!
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@camembert1348
@camembert1348 Жыл бұрын
That was so cool
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you! 😎👉👉
@ShortFilmsTeachersLove
@ShortFilmsTeachersLove Жыл бұрын
Wow. Amie. *The concept* Not many ppl would or could take on the challenge of a musical about this generation. *The execution* Such a win. Here’s why. What this piece does is take the multi-talented aspects of what you do and put it into the wonderfully accessible form of a short film (and you know how much of a fan i am of shortfilms hashtag-so-many-things!!) YES - you’ve expressed so beautifully the challenges for mind and soul in such a rich and multi-layered way: It’s MUSICALLY complex, and the polyphonic style, the layered twists and witty turns, both in lyrics, tunes and the arrangement and orchestration THEMATICALLY it is so #now - and i was reminded of the work of the ‘centre for humane technology’ and the problem of life these days Its CHOREOGRAPHY - combining the everyday and the stylised studio seamlessly FILMICLY - combining so many elements, packing a punch of cinematography, effects in both production and post-production into a the tiny space of a short film; you’ve brought together motion graphics and live action so well SPIRITUALLY - you’ve hit that sweet-spot of complete immersion into the doom-prophecies of our age, while still reminding us of the glimmer of hope of the ageless truth of the only way out of it all Can you even calculate how long this took you from end to end? Does it matter? You have succeeded in producing a thing of incredible, and deeply resonant creativity. CONGRATULATIONS! And well done to everyone involved in this major production (kudos to Jacob W too - you pick your talented friends well haha)
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you so, so much! This is super encouraging, especially from someone who knows a lot about film and can appreciate so many different elements! All I can say is hundreds of hours... it's quite surreal to see the finished product out in the world now, I remember first composing everything and thinking it would take a miracle to pull this off (which I'd say it did)! As you would know, there's so much behind the scenes that people just don't see... I've definitely learned a LOT throughout the process. Very thankful for all the amazing people that helped it happen! I have been blessed with awesome friends :)
@zwagmeister
@zwagmeister Жыл бұрын
What a fabulous summary! 👍
@jadeteaspratley4532
@jadeteaspratley4532 Жыл бұрын
Excellently executed, I love the political commentary and the understanding behind it. There's a lot of complexity and maturity that can be seen in this piece. I loved the comment that 'we' are seen as the product to social media oligarchies, and that attention is almost equivalent to economic gain. I love the composition of both the music and the dance. I loved your message when it comes to wanting the false portrayal that social media portrays and then realised how fake that portrayal is and accepting oneself. Overall amazing thankyou so much for sharing this with the world :)
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :D
@RiceNotCooking
@RiceNotCooking Жыл бұрын
shameless self-promotion in chapel
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
You know it 😎👉👉 Jesus takes away our shame 😌✨ And hey, looks like it worked
@RiceNotCooking
@RiceNotCooking Жыл бұрын
@@amiezwag sure did :)
@cookiepocket1140
@cookiepocket1140 Жыл бұрын
Amie! This was absolutely stunning! I loved how this touched on the topics of identity and accepting yourself, the media we consume, and trying to keep up when everyone is constantly moving on to the next thing, in such a clever way. Everything from the costuming, the songs, the visuals, the choreography, and the colours were amazing and the lyrics were beautiful. Everybody looked and sounded so great, this piece of work blew me away by how good it was! Thank you for working so hard on it and sharing it with the world :) Also, how did you get that number plate onto the bus for the final shot? - Ava
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you Ava! I'm so glad you like it! The number plate shot was created by initially filming the regular number plate of the bus. I then made a photoshopped image of the number plate (saying 'GEN Z') and edited it over the original, frame by frame.
@cookiepocket1140
@cookiepocket1140 Жыл бұрын
Wow that is commitment :) thank you for replying 😊
@zwagmeister
@zwagmeister Жыл бұрын
Wow. SO excited to see this go live after all the effort you have put into it over the last year. What a fabulous message of hope Amie! Proud Mumma Bear here. 👏👏👏
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
I'm very glad to see it out too haha 💖💖
@bepped
@bepped Жыл бұрын
UTTERLY GOBSMACKED. I WAS AMAZED AT THE SOUNDTRACK WHEN IT WAS RELEASED ON FRIDAY, BUT WATCHING IT IS A WHOLE OTHER LEVEL OF EXTRAORDINARY
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Aww! Thank you! 🥺💖
@vanessailango8606
@vanessailango8606 Жыл бұрын
Cannot tell you enough how AMAZING THIS IS 😍😍 the talent is unreal
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much! 💕💕💕
@talithasuter6365
@talithasuter6365 Жыл бұрын
5:17 - We are all crying with you, Amie. The fact that you managed to evoke such pain, such torment in less than 2 minutes... it's astounding. Creating an entirely musical piece lends the message so much more poignancy than mere spoken words, not to mention you're so GOOD at it. Your songs are always constructed with loving care, so that what we as your audience get is a masterful musical piece with an introspective theme conveyed through clever lyrics. And NOW we have a whole 'nother 10 minutes of AmieZwagMusic to listen to on repeat!! You had better believe I will be learning all the lyrics. P.S. You are my favourite celebrity.
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 💖💖 It's both encouraging and heartbreaking how many people relate to Mirror Mirror, but I hope that they can also believe that they are loved unconditionally!
@r.e.d.l6219
@r.e.d.l6219 Жыл бұрын
Well done. Great performances. Had a good little chuckle at the choice of front door and the jackets being Heatheresque. If I can give a little constructive feedback watchout for your backdrop blending with hair/costumes. Sometimes you can fix that with added side lighting, or else look at a different back drop. But seriously well done, hard work, and good talent shown here. Rachel.
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, I only had access to one light, so many of us were bald 😔😂
@r.e.d.l6219
@r.e.d.l6219 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, you work with what you can get obviously. Especially when it's a youth production made with no budget. It makes things hard. And seriously good result for what you've had to work with. But yeah bald people. Boddies floating with no legs etc. Lighting is both hard to get right and expensive equipment.
@artisticallypri
@artisticallypri Жыл бұрын
So glad I got recommended this.
@amiezwag
@amiezwag Жыл бұрын
🥰🥰🥰
@jimharrington9464
@jimharrington9464 Жыл бұрын
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