Ann Sanchez

Hello!

Hello! My name is Ann Sanchez. I was born in the Philippines and moved to Hawai'i when I was three months old. I grew up in Ewa Beach for several years before moving to Kapolei, where I continued my education at Kapolei High School. I've only been mildly interested in the arts since middle school, but taking several fine arts classes in high school really helped to solidify my passion. After graduating in 2021, I enrolled at UH West O'ahu to receive my bachelor's degree in creative media. Alongside that, I am also aiming to receive a certificate in Asian studies as a nod to my growing interest in international relations. If I were an artist's tool, I would probably be a sticky note. Although small at first glance, my thoughts are chaotic. I like to daydream about a lot of things and often need to rewrite my plans to see a clear path, but it eventually comes together as one vision in the end.

Research Topic: Music in Film

Research Question: How does music influence emotions through film?

Abstract:

Music has long played an integral role in the essence of cinematic storytelling, acting as a bridge between filmmakers, composers, and their audience. This essay explores the relationship between music and the visual aspects of a film, how both work together to enhance cinematic storytelling and experience, guide narrative pacing, and evoke audience emotions on a resounding level. From the early days of silent film where live music compensated for the absence of dialogue, to the integration of soundtracks in modern filmmaking, music has evolved to become a powerful and effective tool in shaping narrative structures and storytelling. This essay will also touch upon the different ways in which music either compliments or juxtaposes visuals to convey a thematic message.

Capstone Project: Interactive Film

Project Title: The Soundtrack Effect

Capstone Proposal:

CREATIVE PROCESS:

The concept of creativity has come a long way. The Old Greeks would call those creative forces muses, other religions referred to them as God. Today people still mostly treat creativity as an aha moment outside the area of influence. However, just by looking at the creative process one can tell, that creativity and creative work is more than just that one "Aha-Moment" (insight). It is clear that generating ideas demands planning and preparation, identifying something of interest like a problem, an opportunity or a challenge, doing research. This then leads to thinking of a solution, allowing time to incubate and iterations before arriving at something “complete.” Students learn that hard work is what makes their ideas come to life and sticktuiveness is what helps them get better.

DELIVERABLE:

For her senior capstone, Ann created an interactive film with branching choices to explore how audiences respond to sound and music in cinematic storytelling. Building on her research about the powerful relationship between music and visual narrative—from silent-era accompaniment to modern soundtracks—she examined how different musical cues can shift pacing, emotion, and thematic interpretation. By allowing viewers to make choices that alter the film’s soundtrack, Ann was able to observe how music can complement or even intentionally contrast with visuals to change a scene’s meaning. Her project highlights the essential role music plays in shaping audience experience and demonstrates how interactive media can deepen our understanding of sound’s impact on storytelling.

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