Jodie L. Burke's aim is to give voice to women’s experiences, which so often are marginalized or overlooked in an industry historically dominated by men. Burke's work investigates female narratives through lived experience. Her thesis project, Shopgirls, is a short, comedic film that explores the world of a boutique in Minneapolis. It is inspired by women she met while researching the retail workplace. Undervalued and grossly underpaid, these hilarious, hard-working friends became the inspiration for a TV series Burke is creating and aims to set up at a network after graduation. Jules, an intimate profile of a woman who summons the courage to divorce her emotionally abusive husband, and Dog Comes Home, a lyrical short film based on a Finnish poem, are both short films Burke wrote, directed, shot, and edited at MCAD, which allowed her to hone her technical skills. In 2017, women comprised only 4 percent of feature directors. Burke looks forward to being part of the next wave of women filmmakers who create the change that is so desperately needed in Hollywood. Be sure to join us on Friday, May 11th from 6-9pm at the MFA Graduate Studios to enjoy Jodie's thesis work, along with the other 2018 graduates! MFA Thesis Exhibition and Reception For more information: visit Jodie L. Burke online. Artist portrait by Shun Yong Categories All Student Activities Student Profile Thesis