Kendrick, James, 1974-Hansen, Christopher J.2021-07-142021-07-142021-052021-04-30May 2021https://hdl.handle.net/2104/11432This thesis outlines both the historical and theoretical background to Italian neorealism and its influences specifically in global cinema and modern American independent cinema. It will also consist of a screenplay for a short film inspired by neorealist practices. Following this, a detailed script analysis will examine a variety of cinematic devices used and will be cross-examined with the research done before. The thesis will also include personal and professional goals.application/pdfenItalian neorealism. Realism. Film studies. Film history. Screenplay.ThesisWorldwide access2021-07-14