Writing and directing the short film, Healing Hands.

The following thesis outlines the creative process, script, and methodological approach to the short film, Healing Hands, including the pre-production, production, and post-production processes as well as an examination of theoretical and filmic influences that are foundational to the director. Additionally, outlined in this thesis is the filmmaker’s hypothesis of how real-world stereotypes are influenced and solidified by spectator sympathy with inaccurately portrayed characters. This proposed phenomenon generates what the filmmaker terms the “hearing gaze.” Finally, personal goals and a script analysis are included.