Rebuilding with Grace Mini Documentary
Tools: Adobe Suite, Canon Rebel T7
Timeline: December 2024
Background
Project Summary
Rebuilding with Grace is a mini documentary focused on Quinnipiac Dance Team member, Alexa Prieto, who tore her ACL in a performance in March of 2024. From there she has made a remarkable recovery with hopes to once again hit the stage with her team.
Objective
The overall objective of this mini documentary is to highlight the grit and determination behind athletes like Alexa who overcome injuries to pursue their passions.
Process
Target Audience
Who is watching this documentary? Most viewers span across three categories:
Athletes
Dancers/Dance Enthusiasts
Those returning from injury
These three groups are most likely to resonate with Alexa’s story, making them the ideal audience.
Interview Questions
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? How long you have been dancing, etc.
Can you describe what happened?
What was going through your head as you got the diagnosis
Can you talk us through your recovery process?
How has your mindset changed since your injury?
What or who has helped you most throughout your recovery?
Where do you see your dance career going from here?
What advice do you have for athletes struggling with injury?
Production
Set up 3 point lighting in the QU dance studio
Set up lavalier mic
Test footage/audio/lighting
Film interviews
Film b-roll
Post Production
Graphics
Additional Media Collection
Editing
Music Selection
Audio Re-recordings
Thumbnail and Caption
Post!
Final Product
I am so excited to share the story of my teammate, Alexa, who has been making a remarkable recovery from ACL reconstruction surgery. Alexa has been such an inspiration in the way she has handled her injury with such grace and optimism.
Sharing Alexa’s story not only highlights her grit and determination but shows others that you can make a comeback from a life changing injury.
