Personal Pieces
I am aspiring writer, Christopher Sheppard. Currently I am a student at Fordham University at Lincoln Center double majoring in Film and English.
I work part-time as a Theater Server Assistant at IPIC Theaters in Fort Lee New Jersey where I serve patrons while they watch movies.
Attached are samples of my writing, pieces that I've written or created over the last 4 years. They reflect my passions, film reviews, short stories and poetry.
Personal Pieces
A short story concerning the life events of a young black man as he tries to reconcile his life teachings from his father with his experiences in war
Follow The Light A white orb hovering above my head. Is it a hallucination, a moment of lucidity? I catch it, hold it delicately in my hand. At first, nothing extraordinary happens, its power still mysterious to its holder. What could it symbolize? What will
A poem inspired by the thoughts of others and the questions we ask of each other
Artist Statement Hello everyone! I am so excited to present to you my workshop. I must say this has been the most fluid writing experience I've had this semester mainly because this idea is entirely my own and I felt I could express myself in any way imaginable.
A short glance at the life of an obsessed video game nerd stuck in the past as he tries to revitalize a shabby arcade and achieve one of his life goals in the process
Movie Reviews
A short film review of Wes Anderson's newest film Asteroid City
A short film review of Joel Coen's film adaptation of Macbeth
A short film review of the Academy Award-winning CODA