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University of New Orleans

Escape Velocity: A Narrative Short

Abstract

dc:description.abstract

This thesis book describes the development and production of Escape Velocity, a short narrative film. The writing, pre-production, shooting, and editing of the film are reviewed. Script drafts and a final budget are included in the appendices. The film concerns Larry Pipe and Percy Knuckle, best friends who dream of moving to Barbados. They hope to open a beachside bar and spend the rest of their days relaxing and watching girls. When Percy starts dating Melinda Bundt, however, Larry's jealousy threatens to destroy the men's friendship. When Percy needs money to follow Melinda to Atlanta, Larry must choose between supporting his best friend or pursuing their dream of Barbados alone. Escape Velocity examines the ways we hold ourselves back from pursuing our dreams, the reasons we justify doing so, and the changes in our life that finally inspire us to move toward our goals.

Degree

thesis:*
Name thesis:degree_name
M.F.A.
Level thesis:degree_level
Thesis
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Drama and Communications
Year
2004

Author and committee

dc:creator, dc:contributor.*
Author dc:creator
  • Trotter, Joshua
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Morris, Mark
  • Graves, Kevin
  • Hank, J. Stephen

Subjects

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Identifiers

dc:identifier.*
Repository record dc:identifier
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/81
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:scholarworks.uno.edu:td-1080

Chain of custody

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Last updated
2026-07-24
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citation

Trotter, Joshua. Escape Velocity: A Narrative Short. Thesis thesis, 2004. https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/81