Comm media - Fall '24 - How did I get here?

Nervous about attaining his dream job, he faces the interview of a lifetime as he is questioned on the decisions that brought him to this moment.

Why We Made It:

After listening to Talking Heads’ song “Once in a Lifetime” it got me thinking about the increasingly commonplace criteria Americans have fallen into with how structured our institutions, social expectations, and entire lives are. We, as seniors about to graduate from undergrad, are facing a pivotal moment where we must decide how to live our lives. Should we live for ourselves, should we live how society suggests we should, should we live on autopilot? These are the questions we ask when it comes to life, and it’s the questions this film asks you, the audience, to ponder. Combine that idea with a great co-writer, cameraman, group of actors, and sound extraordinaire, and you’ve got yourself one hell of a short.

- Colin Mayhorn

This short film is a collaboration between Colin, Curt, Asher, and Joey.

Colin Mayhorn: NCSU Senior double majoring in Psychology and Communication (Conc. Media) with a minor in English. He enjoys long walks on the beach and talking about his feelings. After college, he plans to become a professional ghostbuster.

Curt Wrenn: A Senior, double majoring in English with a Concentration in Film and Communications with a Media Concentration. After college, he plans to attend graduate school for an MFA in Film. He has a passion for storytelling and hopes to become a writer in the future.

Asher Nixon: Senior at NCSU, majoring in Communications with a Media Concentration. After college, he plans to pursue a career in the Communications field. He enjoys entertainment media and working behind the scenes.

Joey Sports: An NCSU Senior majoring in Film Studies and Communication with a Media Concentration. After college, he’s considering careers ranging from screenwriter/director to sound designer or music producer.