Film & Video
I create YouTube and personal videos that document life, celebrate individuals, or simply tell a story. With the use of the Canon T6, iPhone, 2D animation softwares, and other cameras, I use simple products to create meaningful pieces of cinematic art.
TikTok Skits
Social media is a huge part of our society today, and what better way to express yourself artistically than through the social outlets themselves! TikTok has been a creative pastime of mine as I post short acting skits, art, and jokes to make the audience laugh. With a current peak of 75K followers, I continue to create minute-long skits to entertain the audience. Here are a few highlights from my TikTok career...
TIKTOK:
@MAKAYLIEDOODY
Student Films
These videos were created in my college film class with my film group. Using the latest camera and audio editing softwares, we created captivating stories with our original stories and scripts.
Mordecai Snake & The Golden Mask
Mordecai Snake and the Golden Mask is a film that follows Mordecai Snake as he prepares for class during COVID, but everything falls apart when a strange person steals his special golden mask. Will he get it back in time for class?!
The Darkness Of The Sword
"This is about the spirit of King Arthur taking over the mind and body of a young woman. Her best friend is on a mission to get her back. Will she be able to do it or will she be to late?"
The Dreams
Francis is a troubled man who suffers from reoccurring PTSD flashbacks of his wife, or what he calls 'The Dreams', becoming distracted and unable to focus. He then meets Nicole Strauss, a therapist who specializes in 'Dream' management, and the two work together to treat his ailment. As Francis works with Strauss, we learn that ending the Dreams isn't his true goal...
Locked Away
Students Twig and Bean are working on a film project for class in the school studio, but they have to follow one simple rule: don't shut the door...
Silent Films
Creating silent short films was a favorite of mine, both as a child and even currently. Using family members and friends as actors as well as simple locations such as my own backyard, I worke to create simple stories through visuals rather than words. Here are a few of my favorites...
"Origami"
Origami is a short film that follows a little girl as she creates origami figures that come to life. From a flower to a dog, follow her as she travels to remember a loved one and creates something that is more than alive...love.
In loving memory of Poppop
Terminal Highway
After a frustrating game, Mak loses her ball across the street. When she crosses to get it, she is suddenly in a field. Mak soon realizes each time she crosses the street, she is somewhere new... but why...
The FIREBREAKER
The FIREBREAKER is a short film that follows a young girl in the forest as she works tirelessly to start a fire before the freezing night comes.
The Treehouse
The Treehouse is a short film that follows a little girl and her best friend...a tree. She grows up with this tree and has a strong bond to it, climbing it and eating it's apples. But one day it is cut down. As she grows, she works to revive the tree and one day share her love for the tree with her own child...
Storyboard Animations
These videos are designed based off my stories and literary works. They allow me to better
grasp an idea or style of my vision as a storyteller.
THE BIRD KING'S SON • Lin VS. Mingo
This video is based off of a scene where a deurotagonist character is attempting to join the ranks of her Colony's soldiers, but her weaknesses are prominent, causing her to fall short of the qualifications. Though she is skilled, her weaknesses hold her back.
Minecraft Films
These artistic films were made to document gameplay on the popular sandbox game: Minecraft. Using cinematic shaders, adjusted lenses, and collaborative storytelling, we created a captivating mini series that tells a compelling narrative.