Artist fighting for a stable mental state by singing.
PROTAGONIST
Protagonist is the artist who created the song that will play in the film.
PROTANGIONST CORE WOUND / MOTIVATION
The protagonists motivation is to explain how they feel to the viewer.
GENRE
Music Video
PLOT DESCRIPTION
Artist Wakes up in bed and gradually walks through their house while the music begins to play. They then get their things together and walk through their neighborhood and possibly to an urban enviroment while explaining their problems to the viewer in the form of a song.
TREATMENT
The person may have a few friends show up in the film as for the wardrobe they will be wearing baggy stylistic close that reflect punk and hip hop stylistically.
INFLUENCES and EXAMPLES
List directors or other filmmakers FROM YOUR CHOSEN GENRE you are using for research and inspiration
Tory Lanez is an artist who directs his own music videos. I cant show them here because there is a lot of profanity but I like the idea of being able to produce my own music videos like he does.
Cole Bennit- is a well known director on the lyrical lemonade youtube channel. This channel showcases hip hop/rap music videos and there is a lot that I can learn from him.
The scene from the beat it music video by Micheal Jackson when the music starts and he sits up in bed.
creating a script in pre-production involved researching Cinematic Storytelling by Jennifer Van Sijll to get an idea of what elements are to be used in our film., I was able to research how different character movements can be used in our film to invoke different emotions, in our film in particular, the use of filming in squares, rectangles, etc. (doors, walls, hallways) to show that the protagonist is feeling boxed in due to the memory loss. By looking at the section: Space, I was able to get an idea of how the antagonist was to be portrayed. I can intentionally make the audience feel uneasy about the antagonists presence and hint at an evil motive using a lack of dialog. This allows me to set up up a character and the conflict easily with the small amount of time that we have. By putting characters in certain places without any dialogue, it can convey relationships and emotion. This utilizes the short amount of time we have simply by actor placement. By following this research from Cinematic Storytelling by Jennifer Van Sijll by the end of this session I want to have evidence for a complete script that builds tension.
Role
Screen Writer
Intention (SMART Goal)
By March 3, as Screenwriter apart of Team 2 I will have evidence for rhythm in a script with a beginning, middle, and end with tension by following Circular Filmmaking and the Visual Story by Bruce block and Cinematic Storytelling by Jennifer Van Sijll.
Explanation of the Film
Our film is a mystery inspired by the film by Christopher Nolan, Memento. The film will follow a character who was attacked by a mysterious individual and loses their memory, the duration of the film will then follow the journey to re-discover their memory to recall the events of what happened. The protagonist will find clues to the attacker and their identity and reveal them to police which will be the conclusion of the film. The reason I want to make this film is because it is a fun concept and it seems achievable but also challenging that will result with a quality film. I personally, have also been interested in creating a detective like film.
Target Audience
Our target audience is for people that like mysteries and working things out while watching the film. Our intended reaction for people is to be excited and curious about the end of the film when the mystery is unraveled.
Influences from other Films
The main influencer was the previously mentioned Memento which was directed by Christopher Nolan. We took the mystery and memory loss element from Memento and applied it to our film.
Genre / Style of the Film
The style and or genre of the film will be a mystery/detective and thriller. This means there will be a clear mystery and its resolve and a lot of tension throughout the film.
PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY
Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)
The writers Aaron Sorkin and David Fincher used a non-linear structure, alternating between past and present events, to keep the audience engaged and build tension. The dialogue was sharp, witty and often fast-paced, reflecting the dynamic nature of the tech industry and the characters involved. Sorkin’s screenplay also highlighted the themes of friendship, power, and greed, which are universal and timeless. By creating complex and flawed characters, the writers humanized the story of the creation of Facebook, making it more relatable and emotionally resonant.
Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)
I think that over all communication between team members could have been better. I think that it would have made our film stronger and more cohesive.
sharing of the folder containing director video clips and director decisions.
Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)
Trello.com
Logic Pro X
Premier Pro
Reactions to the Final Version
People were pretty scared if our film! One thing that the professionals noted was that a lot of the dialogue did not match up with the second part of our film. This was partly because one of our actors improvised some lines that we decided to keep in the final version. In the end this hurt the film because these lines did not contribute to the rising tension that our film was intended to convey.
Self-Evaluation of Final Version
Overall I would say that I really enjoyed creating this film. One thing that I would like to do next time is to collaborate with the sound designer more. I feel like the audio in our film was not as even as it could have been.
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Who is one of your favorite directors
Director’s Name: Quentin Tarantino Link to their IMDB.com page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000233/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Video essay link or embedded YouTube clip about the director or their directing style: https://youtu.be/NFiy-1DxJqs
Notes About What Makes Their Style Unique
The most unique thing about Tarantino is how he arranges the dialogue in his films. He keeps the audience guessing by using his dialogue as a springboard. He also uses scenes that flip. Right when we think we understand the scene it changes or “flips”. He also exaggerates details.
Intention- By January 13th, as director, I will have evidence of decision making, Identifying the beats and advanced storyboarding from The Visual Story by, Bruce Block.
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SUMMARY
Role- Director
Intention (SMART Goal)
By January 13th, as director, I will have evidence of applying myself to the production, managing the crew more efficiently, and improving my skills while working on the film that we create.
PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY
Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Training Source(s)
Project Timeline
Planning
Logline
Storyboard
Shotlist
Script
Revised script with rhythm
Revised script with tension
Beginning, Middle and End
Filming
Reshoots
Final Product
Proposed Budget
$100 – $200 Camera
$50 – $100 Boom Microphone
$200 – $600 Lights
$19.99/month – Adobe
Evidence of Team Planning and Decisions
PRODUCTION – ACTION
The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)
Skills Commentary
POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION
21st Century Skills
Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
As you view films, consider how the cuts, camera angles, shots, and movement work to create particular meanings. Think about how they establish space, privilege certain characters, suggest relationships, and emphasize themes. In addition to shot distances, angles, editing, and camera movement, note details of the narrative, setting, characters, lighting, props, costume, tone, and sound.
6. What “happens” in the plot (Brief description)?
7. How does the film influence particular reactions on the part of viewers (sound, editing, characterization, camera movement, etc.)? Why does the film encourage such reactions?
Realistic. All of the events in the movie could plausibly happen in real life.
9. How are the characters costumed and made-up? What does their clothing or makeup reveal about their social standing, ethnicity, nationality, gender, or age? How do costume and makeup convey character?
10. How does the lighting design shape our perception of character, space, or mood?
12. What is the music’s purpose in the film? How does it direct our attention within the image? How does it shape our interpretation of the image? What stands out about the music?
14. Give an example of what a film critic had to say about this film. Use credible sources and cite sources.Example: “The Shawshank Redemption Movie Review (1994) | Roger Ebert.” All Content. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2015.
15. Select one scene no longer than 5 minutes that represents well the whole film and shows relevant cinematic elements. Write a one-sentence description of the scene and record the time of the scene.Example: from 1:05:00 to 1:10:00.Explain why you chose this scene.
PLACE THE TIME STAMP FROM THE SCENE HERE… Example: 00:00:00 – 00:05:00
16.In the selected scene: write a sentence for each of the elements below to justify why this scene best represents the film:
