{"id":186,"date":"2025-05-01T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/english\/?p=186"},"modified":"2025-05-01T19:18:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T19:18:53","slug":"ibec-francis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/english\/2025\/05\/01\/ibec-francis\/","title":{"rendered":"Ibec Francis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Short Film<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DISCONNECT | Short Film\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yA7Ssh2XeE4?start=58&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Disconnect<\/em> by Ibec Francis, A Short Film <\/strong><br>This is a story that follows Malekai, a dedicated student, and a best friend called Kevin. Throughout the day, Malekai clings to hope, but as the day progresses, he must confront a painful reality. The story explores his inner battle between a longing for Kevin and facing the truth. It\u2019s based on a true story.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Photography Collection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/178\/2025\/05\/digital-realityIbec_Francis_2025-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/178\/2025\/05\/digital-realityIbec_Francis_2025-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/178\/2025\/05\/digital-realityIbec_Francis_2025-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.valdosta.edu\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/178\/2025\/05\/digital-realityIbec_Francis_2025-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, 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100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Interview with Ibec Francis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>K.C Stephenson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What is the personal significance of your work? In addition to this do you have any one place that you draw inspiration from or is it all just moment by moment ideas?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation has-medium-font-size is-style-text-annotation--1\">In my work, I really want to showcase a captured moment\/ a narrative that was&nbsp;captured by me. Each photograph I take is more than just an image; it\u2019s a narrative, a glimpse into a scene that resonated with me, and hopefully one that resonates with others too. I\u2019m deeply passionate about telling stories through my photos and inviting the viewer not just to see what I saw, but to feel something, to interpret, and even to create their own narrative from the image. Inspiration for me isn\u2019t fixed to one place, I do draw influence from the world around me, much of my creative process is intuitive and rooted in the moment. Sometimes it\u2019s the light, a fleeting expression, or a quiet detail that sparks an idea. Other times, it\u2019s a feeling or memory that guides me. I try to stay open and present, allowing each frame to emerge naturally rather than forcing it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How do you decide if a project you\u2019re working on is done or not? Do you ever finish something and say \u201cthis could use more work\u201d and how often do you find yourself working overtime on a piece?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation has-medium-font-size is-style-text-annotation--2\">I decide a project is complete when I feel a sense of contentment with it. As a creative, there&#8217;s always that drive to keep refining, to chase perfection but I\u2019ve learned that sometimes it&#8217;s the imperfections that give a piece its soul. Those flaws can be what make the work feel real, honest, and complete in its own way. When it comes to my short film projects, I often find myself going into overtime. There are so many layers, sound, visuals, pacing, emotion, all working together, and I want to give each one the attention it deserves. It\u2019s a more complex process, but that\u2019s part of what makes it so rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Do you hold VSU in any special place in regards to the work you\u2019ve done? Would you say that you\u2019ve done a majority of piece on it or off it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation has-medium-font-size is-style-text-annotation--3\">Coming to VSU was a turning point for me creatively. It challenged me to explore new perspectives and opened my eyes to different ways of storytelling\u2014something I\u2019ve truly come to appreciate. My time here has helped me understand that art isn\u2019t just about the final product; it\u2019s a window into the artist\u2019s psyche. At the same time, it becomes a mirror for the viewer, allowing them to discover something within themselves. That duality\u2014personal expression and shared experience\u2014is what makes art so powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-medium-font-size\"><strong>This question has two parts. First: are you working on anything right now or just trying to make it through to the end of the semester? And two: do you plan on submitting anything else to the journal?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation has-medium-font-size is-style-text-annotation--4\">As a creative, I\u2019m always immersed in something new. I recently wrapped up my latest short film, <em>Dearly Beloved<\/em>, which should be released by the time this goes live. Alongside that, I\u2019m also working on a few smaller photographic and literary projects that continue to push my creative boundaries. I enjoy staying in motion, it keeps my ideas fresh and evolving. I also plan to submit more work to the journal in the future, if given the opportunity. It&#8217;s been a meaningful platform for sharing my voice, and I\u2019d love to keep contributing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Short Film Disconnect by Ibec Francis, A Short Film This is a story that follows Malekai, a dedicated student, and a best friend called Kevin. Throughout the day, Malekai clings to hope, but as the day progresses, he must confront a painful reality. 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