The goal of this project is to build a snippet library of short dramatizations that illustrate common patterns of manipulation, microaggressions, and boundary violations. FIA faces a challenge: words like “abuse” or “coercion” trigger different interpretations depending on the audience. This makes it difficult to align departments, train facilitators, and present clear evidence to regulators.

By creating a visual pattern language of manipulation, FIA will give staff, partners, and learners a shared set of reference points — short, vivid examples that everyone can recognize. This project transforms abstract social dynamics into concrete, memorable mini-scenes that can be reused across training manuals, escalation procedures, regulatory compliance documentation, and public education campaigns.

By the end of the project, students will produce a finished library of dramatized video snippets (30–90 seconds each) based on FIA-provided scripts. These will not be full story arcs, but modular mini-scenes that capture specific behaviors (e.g., gaslighting, oversharing, or subtle microaggressions).

Inputs FIA will provide:

• A set of research-based scripts and scenario lists.
• A puppet-making kit (socks, felt, googly eyes, and other raw materials).

Student responsibilities:

• Puppet design and construction to bring the provided scenarios to life.
• Performance and filming of 10–15 short scenes, including creative contributions such as character voices and improvisations.
• Editing and packaging the scenes into reusable video assets.
• Organizing and tagging each snippet by theme (e.g., manipulation pattern, escalation type, boundary violation).

Final Deliverables:

1. A digital video library of dramatized snippets (10–15 polished clips).