A 15-minute short film titled "Circle" directed by John Fazen about a suicide support group. It follows Violet, a young woman who survived a suicide attempt, as she tries to bring hope to the other members of the group who struggle with deep despair. The film was shot over four days in 2010 in New Jersey on a low budget with an independent crew. It examines themes of rebirth, hope, and breaking free from cycles of despair.
This document discusses genre theory and film analysis through examining several films. It introduces three genre theorists - Steve Neale, Daniel Chandler, and Nick Lacey - and their perspectives on genres and elements of films. It then analyzes several films, including Star Wars, Central Intelligence, Leon, Mean Girls, The Hateful Eight, Kill Bill, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, Napoleon Dynamite, and Shanghai Noon, discussing their narratives, characters, settings, and other components based on Lacey's framework and applying concepts of auteur theory.
David Yates is a British film director born in 1963. He was inspired to pursue filmmaking after watching Jaws at a young age. Yates directed numerous short films in the late 1980s and early 1990s before breaking through with the 2003 political thriller State of Play. In 2005, he was chosen to direct Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth installment in the popular Harry Potter film series. Impressed with his work, Warner Bros. brought Yates back to direct the final four Harry Potter films from 2009 to 2011, making him the longest-serving director of the franchise. Yates is known for his realistic and politically-themed style of filmmaking.
Matthew witnesses his girlfriend Rachel vanish without a trace and becomes the prime suspect. A year later, Rachel returns to where she disappeared, but she has changed and Matthew fears for his life. The film follows Matthew recounting the story to his psychiatrist Dr. Charles Stewart at a mental institution, where he claims Rachel was taken by aliens. However, new memories cause Matthew to question if she truly was abducted or if he had something to do with her disappearance.
The document provides an evaluation of a media thriller project titled "Till Death Do Us Part" in response to four questions. To develop the forms and conventions of real media, the project analyzed thriller and horror films to incorporate appropriate camera work, editing, sound, and mise-en-scene. It challenged conventions by having a female rather than male killer. The project aims to represent various social groups through the use of a red photography room and music to relate to photographers and music lovers. The intended 15+ teenage audience is discussed. Finally, the document compares the project to films like "Psycho" and "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" to determine that a major studio like Universal Pictures would be suited to
Unit 10: Fictional Film Codes and ConventionsBethPotter4
This document provides an overview of the drama/romance genre and analyzes some of the codes and conventions used in the films Dirty Dancing (1987) and Everything, Everything (2017). It discusses typical plot elements, themes, and techniques used in romantic dramas. Examples highlighted include the use of lighting, music, dialogue, props like phones, and how both films explore obstacles preventing the main characters' love while ultimately resolving their relationship issues. References to specific scenes demonstrate how the films employ familiar genre conventions while also innovating through elements like natural lighting.
The document provides background research for a short film about teens with super abilities who don't fit in with society. It discusses researching similar films like X-Men for character inspiration and comparing qualities of short films to full-length films. Key points include keeping characters limited, focusing on 1-2 brief scenes, and basing characters on films like X-Men for representation of differences.
The document provides information on several films including The Hunger Games, The Hobbit, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Inception. For each film, it gives an overview, lists the preferred aspects for the viewer, discusses important stars, and analyzes some of the codes and conventions used in promotional materials for the films. It also discusses how the viewer learns about new films, the concept of active spectatorship, and how cult followings can be influenced by a film's marketing campaign but not necessarily its quality.
The document provides information on three existing products:
1) The DVD cover for the film "It" (2017), analyzing its techniques, audience appeal, and use of dark colors and imagery.
2) The opening Warner Bros. logo for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1", noting its 3D animation and connection to the film's tone.
3) A synopsis of the film "The Conjuring 2", describing its plotlines about a haunted family and demon-hunting Warrens investigating the case.
This document discusses genre theory and film analysis through examining several films. It introduces three genre theorists - Steve Neale, Daniel Chandler, and Nick Lacey - and their perspectives on genres and elements of films. It then analyzes several films, including Star Wars, Central Intelligence, Leon, Mean Girls, The Hateful Eight, Kill Bill, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, Napoleon Dynamite, and Shanghai Noon, discussing their narratives, characters, settings, and other components based on Lacey's framework and applying concepts of auteur theory.
David Yates is a British film director born in 1963. He was inspired to pursue filmmaking after watching Jaws at a young age. Yates directed numerous short films in the late 1980s and early 1990s before breaking through with the 2003 political thriller State of Play. In 2005, he was chosen to direct Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth installment in the popular Harry Potter film series. Impressed with his work, Warner Bros. brought Yates back to direct the final four Harry Potter films from 2009 to 2011, making him the longest-serving director of the franchise. Yates is known for his realistic and politically-themed style of filmmaking.
Matthew witnesses his girlfriend Rachel vanish without a trace and becomes the prime suspect. A year later, Rachel returns to where she disappeared, but she has changed and Matthew fears for his life. The film follows Matthew recounting the story to his psychiatrist Dr. Charles Stewart at a mental institution, where he claims Rachel was taken by aliens. However, new memories cause Matthew to question if she truly was abducted or if he had something to do with her disappearance.
The document provides an evaluation of a media thriller project titled "Till Death Do Us Part" in response to four questions. To develop the forms and conventions of real media, the project analyzed thriller and horror films to incorporate appropriate camera work, editing, sound, and mise-en-scene. It challenged conventions by having a female rather than male killer. The project aims to represent various social groups through the use of a red photography room and music to relate to photographers and music lovers. The intended 15+ teenage audience is discussed. Finally, the document compares the project to films like "Psycho" and "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" to determine that a major studio like Universal Pictures would be suited to
Unit 10: Fictional Film Codes and ConventionsBethPotter4
This document provides an overview of the drama/romance genre and analyzes some of the codes and conventions used in the films Dirty Dancing (1987) and Everything, Everything (2017). It discusses typical plot elements, themes, and techniques used in romantic dramas. Examples highlighted include the use of lighting, music, dialogue, props like phones, and how both films explore obstacles preventing the main characters' love while ultimately resolving their relationship issues. References to specific scenes demonstrate how the films employ familiar genre conventions while also innovating through elements like natural lighting.
The document provides background research for a short film about teens with super abilities who don't fit in with society. It discusses researching similar films like X-Men for character inspiration and comparing qualities of short films to full-length films. Key points include keeping characters limited, focusing on 1-2 brief scenes, and basing characters on films like X-Men for representation of differences.
The document provides information on several films including The Hunger Games, The Hobbit, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Inception. For each film, it gives an overview, lists the preferred aspects for the viewer, discusses important stars, and analyzes some of the codes and conventions used in promotional materials for the films. It also discusses how the viewer learns about new films, the concept of active spectatorship, and how cult followings can be influenced by a film's marketing campaign but not necessarily its quality.
The document provides information on three existing products:
1) The DVD cover for the film "It" (2017), analyzing its techniques, audience appeal, and use of dark colors and imagery.
2) The opening Warner Bros. logo for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1", noting its 3D animation and connection to the film's tone.
3) A synopsis of the film "The Conjuring 2", describing its plotlines about a haunted family and demon-hunting Warrens investigating the case.
This document provides summaries of two horror films:
1) The Conjuring 2 (2016) tells the story of a family haunted by demons in their new home. It also follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren who help battle the demons. The film blends these two storylines.
2) It (2017) is a remake of the 1990 miniseries based on the Stephen King novel about a shapeshifting clown who preys on children in Derry, Maine. Every 27 years, Pennywise awakens from hibernation to feed on fear and flesh. The film follows a group of outcast children targeted by Pennywise.
The document discusses the conventions of supernatural horror media that the student's media product does and does not follow. It examines the plot, mise-en-scene, sound, editing/color/typography, camera work, and social representations in the student's opening compared to conventions. The student challenges some conventions, such as using more blood than typical and not including typical props. However, it also follows conventions like having a simple costume, low key lighting, and being set in the protagonist's home.
The document provides overviews and details about several films, including The Hunger Games, The Hobbit, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Inception. It discusses the plots, directors, years of release, and genres of the films. It also examines reasons for fans' preferences of the films, important starring actors that drew audiences, and uses of codes and conventions in shots from trailers and within the films.
The document provides information on several films, including The Hunger Games, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, and their codes and conventions. It discusses the genres, directors, years, and preferred aspects of each film. Key stars are highlighted for each, such as Jennifer Lawrence, Ian McKellen, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Tom Hardy, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Shots from the films are analyzed for how they set themes and draw audiences in.
Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death between two teenagers from each of the twelve districts of Panem. The Hunger Games is a very popular recent film trilogy that is faithfully adapted from a popular book series. Jennifer Lawrence's breakout role in the first film helped propel the franchise to widespread success. Woody Harrelson also helped seal the film's popularity with his memorable performance as a previous victor of the Hunger Games.
The document discusses how the student's media product, a horror thriller film titled "Till Death Do Us Part", uses and challenges conventions of the genre. It features a female villain who targets men resembling her ex-lover. This challenges the typical portrayal of women as victims and men as villains. The film aims to create tension through its dark, isolated setting and quick shots. It would likely be distributed as a TV movie or online release rather than by major Hollywood studios, due to its unconventional storyline. Merchandising opportunities are limited but could include t-shirts featuring the knife used by the villain.
Media Studies Evaluation Presentation - "Who's Somebody"gueste2defa
This document summarizes the film ideas from four students - Courtenay, Will, Sophie, and Amber. Courtenay's idea was about child abuse. Will's first idea was about a musician following his dreams. Sophie's second idea was a psychological drama called "Snapped." Amber's idea was about a boy who has premonitions that come true. The group decided Courtenay's idea would be easiest to film. It also discusses conventions used like non-diegetic sound, narrative structure, representation of the main character, and targeting the film to an older audience interested in depth and realism.
There are several ways to analyze a film, including genre analysis, auteur theory, and Lacey's repertoire of elements. Genre analysis examines a film's style and conventions to classify it into a genre like western or science fiction. Auteur theory analyzes a director's personal style and recurring themes across their body of work. Lacey's repertoire looks at elements like characters, narrative structure, settings, and technical aspects. Together, genre analysis and auteur theory can provide deeper understanding and appreciation of a film by considering both its formal qualities and the director's unique vision.
The document provides a detailed analysis of the mise-en-scene elements of the 2006 horror film Monster directed by Jennifer Kent. It examines the film's locations, lighting, costumes, props, actor movements, sounds, cinematography, and editing techniques. Key details include the cramped and unkept family home setting, the monster's dark clothing that helps it hide in shadows, the mother's white nightgown that stands out for the audience, and the slow pacing with bursts of speed during key monster appearances.
The opening sequence conforms to conventions of supernatural horror genre through the use of stock characters, plot, location, sound, and visual elements. Specifically, it features a young American female protagonist and an antagonist in the form of a disturbed spirit. While conforming to genres tropes, the sequence also challenges some conventions through its use of graphic violence and an enigmatic female antagonist meant to subvert patriarchal norms. The sequence largely represents young white Americans but also explores cultural binaries between Western and Japanese cultures. Through its production, the group learned how to use technologies like Premiere, After Effects, and social media to construct media products and engage audiences.
The document discusses how the opening sequence for a supernatural horror media product was created. It uses lack of dialogue and mystery around the characters to build intrigue. The supernatural figure is left intentionally ambiguous and mysterious through techniques like costume, makeup, lighting and positioning. The sequence draws from conventions of the horror genre in its plot, titles, typography, location, characters, props, sound, camerawork and editing. It aims to effectively set the tone and entice the audience to continue watching to learn more.
The document discusses how the media product uses and challenges conventions of supernatural horror films. It follows the conventional plot of a spirit possessing someone in a haunted house. While it uses everyday costumes and locations like homes, as is typical, it challenges conventions by using more blood than usual. The sound uses music to build tension but doesn't include typical creaking sounds. Editing and camerawork aim to build tension through shot length and shaky camera. Color grading creates a dark atmosphere. Overall the media product draws on supernatural horror conventions while putting its own spin through unique elements.
This document provides details about 3 pets: Samy the 4 year old tan chihuahua with white markings, Titan the 10 year old friendly 13 pound orange tabby wearing a leopard collar, and Rosie the 25lb 9 month old black and tan border collie mix with one white foot who was last seen in a red and blue collar.
This document provides a detailed mise-en-scene analysis of a scene from the film Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension. It describes the props, settings, lighting, costumes, character movements, sounds, cinematography, and editing used in the scene. Specifically, it notes that the scene takes place in a family's decorated house as they try to trap the ghost Toby, and analyzes how the filmmaking techniques are used to build tension, fear, and establish Toby as a threatening force.
The trailer provides context for the plot of the third Bridget Jones film. It shows Bridget discovering she is pregnant but unsure which of her ex or new partner is the father. The upbeat music and colorful visuals establish the film's genre as a romantic comedy. The trailer attracts viewers by featuring recognizable stars and teases the question of who the baby's father is to encourage audiences to watch to find out.
The document provides an evaluation of a student media project titled "Forever In My Heart". It discusses several elements of the project including the title, setting, costumes, camerawork, editing, fonts, story, characters, target audience, and technologies used. The students learned about camera techniques, editing styles, and the filmmaking process through constructing the project.
The document discusses techniques used to analyze films and categorize them into genres. It explains that genre theory facilitates organizing films based on storyline, director, and audience expectations. Common elements of westerns and horror films are provided as examples. Various media analysts' genre theories are outlined, such as Lacey's elements of setting, character, narrative, iconography and style. The document also discusses auteur theory and how some directors like Tim Burton and Luc Besson imprint their unique style on films within established genres. In conclusion, understanding genre and auteur theories leads to deeper film appreciation and allows analysts to study movies from different perspectives.
The document provides an overview of two potential film ideas - "Lost" and "The Heist". For the film "Lost", it summarizes the key characters which include four boys going on a camping trip where things take an unexpected turn. It also provides a three act synopsis of the film's plot. For the film "The Heist", it outlines that a father needs money for cancer treatment so his two sons and a family friend plan a heist to get the money in one week.
Gru, a criminal mastermind, adopts three orphan girls. He struggles to balance his criminal plans with caring for the girls, who want him to be their father. Gru realizes family is more important and works to defeat his rival Vector so he can focus on parenting his new daughters. He uses the girls to help with his missions at first but comes to truly care for them. In the end, Gru's love for his family helps him become a better person and give up his life of crime.
The document discusses various concepts related to analyzing media, including:
- Definitions of denotation and connotation for words like snake, flag, and gun.
- Analyses of movie posters discussing colors, lighting, costumes, props, and locations.
- Descriptions of film clips in terms of genre.
- Analyses of how changing a film's soundtrack or narrative can alter its meaning and perception.
- Discussions of stereotypes related to gender, class, age, and other social groups.
- Iconography commonly found in Western, science fiction, and fantasy genres.
- Definitions of linear and non-linear narratives and examples of films that demonstrate each.
Onika Hussein was a successful company director whose work started taking a toll on her personal life, causing her family to fall apart. While traveling for work, she was betrayed by her associate Aqil and criminals, who threatened to kill her family if she did not hand over company documents. When Onika returned home, she was further blackmailed and fell into a manic, depressed state as a result of her actions and losses.
A young boy's strange and abnormal behavior concerns his mother as his father goes missing and is later found dead. She senses something is wrong with her child and calls for an exorcism by a local vicar to help, but the vicar also ends up dead, leaving the mother screaming for help while the boy stands and stares at her.
This document provides summaries of two horror films:
1) The Conjuring 2 (2016) tells the story of a family haunted by demons in their new home. It also follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren who help battle the demons. The film blends these two storylines.
2) It (2017) is a remake of the 1990 miniseries based on the Stephen King novel about a shapeshifting clown who preys on children in Derry, Maine. Every 27 years, Pennywise awakens from hibernation to feed on fear and flesh. The film follows a group of outcast children targeted by Pennywise.
The document discusses the conventions of supernatural horror media that the student's media product does and does not follow. It examines the plot, mise-en-scene, sound, editing/color/typography, camera work, and social representations in the student's opening compared to conventions. The student challenges some conventions, such as using more blood than typical and not including typical props. However, it also follows conventions like having a simple costume, low key lighting, and being set in the protagonist's home.
The document provides overviews and details about several films, including The Hunger Games, The Hobbit, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Inception. It discusses the plots, directors, years of release, and genres of the films. It also examines reasons for fans' preferences of the films, important starring actors that drew audiences, and uses of codes and conventions in shots from trailers and within the films.
The document provides information on several films, including The Hunger Games, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, and their codes and conventions. It discusses the genres, directors, years, and preferred aspects of each film. Key stars are highlighted for each, such as Jennifer Lawrence, Ian McKellen, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Tom Hardy, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Shots from the films are analyzed for how they set themes and draw audiences in.
Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death between two teenagers from each of the twelve districts of Panem. The Hunger Games is a very popular recent film trilogy that is faithfully adapted from a popular book series. Jennifer Lawrence's breakout role in the first film helped propel the franchise to widespread success. Woody Harrelson also helped seal the film's popularity with his memorable performance as a previous victor of the Hunger Games.
The document discusses how the student's media product, a horror thriller film titled "Till Death Do Us Part", uses and challenges conventions of the genre. It features a female villain who targets men resembling her ex-lover. This challenges the typical portrayal of women as victims and men as villains. The film aims to create tension through its dark, isolated setting and quick shots. It would likely be distributed as a TV movie or online release rather than by major Hollywood studios, due to its unconventional storyline. Merchandising opportunities are limited but could include t-shirts featuring the knife used by the villain.
Media Studies Evaluation Presentation - "Who's Somebody"gueste2defa
This document summarizes the film ideas from four students - Courtenay, Will, Sophie, and Amber. Courtenay's idea was about child abuse. Will's first idea was about a musician following his dreams. Sophie's second idea was a psychological drama called "Snapped." Amber's idea was about a boy who has premonitions that come true. The group decided Courtenay's idea would be easiest to film. It also discusses conventions used like non-diegetic sound, narrative structure, representation of the main character, and targeting the film to an older audience interested in depth and realism.
There are several ways to analyze a film, including genre analysis, auteur theory, and Lacey's repertoire of elements. Genre analysis examines a film's style and conventions to classify it into a genre like western or science fiction. Auteur theory analyzes a director's personal style and recurring themes across their body of work. Lacey's repertoire looks at elements like characters, narrative structure, settings, and technical aspects. Together, genre analysis and auteur theory can provide deeper understanding and appreciation of a film by considering both its formal qualities and the director's unique vision.
The document provides a detailed analysis of the mise-en-scene elements of the 2006 horror film Monster directed by Jennifer Kent. It examines the film's locations, lighting, costumes, props, actor movements, sounds, cinematography, and editing techniques. Key details include the cramped and unkept family home setting, the monster's dark clothing that helps it hide in shadows, the mother's white nightgown that stands out for the audience, and the slow pacing with bursts of speed during key monster appearances.
The opening sequence conforms to conventions of supernatural horror genre through the use of stock characters, plot, location, sound, and visual elements. Specifically, it features a young American female protagonist and an antagonist in the form of a disturbed spirit. While conforming to genres tropes, the sequence also challenges some conventions through its use of graphic violence and an enigmatic female antagonist meant to subvert patriarchal norms. The sequence largely represents young white Americans but also explores cultural binaries between Western and Japanese cultures. Through its production, the group learned how to use technologies like Premiere, After Effects, and social media to construct media products and engage audiences.
The document discusses how the opening sequence for a supernatural horror media product was created. It uses lack of dialogue and mystery around the characters to build intrigue. The supernatural figure is left intentionally ambiguous and mysterious through techniques like costume, makeup, lighting and positioning. The sequence draws from conventions of the horror genre in its plot, titles, typography, location, characters, props, sound, camerawork and editing. It aims to effectively set the tone and entice the audience to continue watching to learn more.
The document discusses how the media product uses and challenges conventions of supernatural horror films. It follows the conventional plot of a spirit possessing someone in a haunted house. While it uses everyday costumes and locations like homes, as is typical, it challenges conventions by using more blood than usual. The sound uses music to build tension but doesn't include typical creaking sounds. Editing and camerawork aim to build tension through shot length and shaky camera. Color grading creates a dark atmosphere. Overall the media product draws on supernatural horror conventions while putting its own spin through unique elements.
This document provides details about 3 pets: Samy the 4 year old tan chihuahua with white markings, Titan the 10 year old friendly 13 pound orange tabby wearing a leopard collar, and Rosie the 25lb 9 month old black and tan border collie mix with one white foot who was last seen in a red and blue collar.
This document provides a detailed mise-en-scene analysis of a scene from the film Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension. It describes the props, settings, lighting, costumes, character movements, sounds, cinematography, and editing used in the scene. Specifically, it notes that the scene takes place in a family's decorated house as they try to trap the ghost Toby, and analyzes how the filmmaking techniques are used to build tension, fear, and establish Toby as a threatening force.
The trailer provides context for the plot of the third Bridget Jones film. It shows Bridget discovering she is pregnant but unsure which of her ex or new partner is the father. The upbeat music and colorful visuals establish the film's genre as a romantic comedy. The trailer attracts viewers by featuring recognizable stars and teases the question of who the baby's father is to encourage audiences to watch to find out.
The document provides an evaluation of a student media project titled "Forever In My Heart". It discusses several elements of the project including the title, setting, costumes, camerawork, editing, fonts, story, characters, target audience, and technologies used. The students learned about camera techniques, editing styles, and the filmmaking process through constructing the project.
The document discusses techniques used to analyze films and categorize them into genres. It explains that genre theory facilitates organizing films based on storyline, director, and audience expectations. Common elements of westerns and horror films are provided as examples. Various media analysts' genre theories are outlined, such as Lacey's elements of setting, character, narrative, iconography and style. The document also discusses auteur theory and how some directors like Tim Burton and Luc Besson imprint their unique style on films within established genres. In conclusion, understanding genre and auteur theories leads to deeper film appreciation and allows analysts to study movies from different perspectives.
The document provides an overview of two potential film ideas - "Lost" and "The Heist". For the film "Lost", it summarizes the key characters which include four boys going on a camping trip where things take an unexpected turn. It also provides a three act synopsis of the film's plot. For the film "The Heist", it outlines that a father needs money for cancer treatment so his two sons and a family friend plan a heist to get the money in one week.
Gru, a criminal mastermind, adopts three orphan girls. He struggles to balance his criminal plans with caring for the girls, who want him to be their father. Gru realizes family is more important and works to defeat his rival Vector so he can focus on parenting his new daughters. He uses the girls to help with his missions at first but comes to truly care for them. In the end, Gru's love for his family helps him become a better person and give up his life of crime.
The document discusses various concepts related to analyzing media, including:
- Definitions of denotation and connotation for words like snake, flag, and gun.
- Analyses of movie posters discussing colors, lighting, costumes, props, and locations.
- Descriptions of film clips in terms of genre.
- Analyses of how changing a film's soundtrack or narrative can alter its meaning and perception.
- Discussions of stereotypes related to gender, class, age, and other social groups.
- Iconography commonly found in Western, science fiction, and fantasy genres.
- Definitions of linear and non-linear narratives and examples of films that demonstrate each.
Onika Hussein was a successful company director whose work started taking a toll on her personal life, causing her family to fall apart. While traveling for work, she was betrayed by her associate Aqil and criminals, who threatened to kill her family if she did not hand over company documents. When Onika returned home, she was further blackmailed and fell into a manic, depressed state as a result of her actions and losses.
A young boy's strange and abnormal behavior concerns his mother as his father goes missing and is later found dead. She senses something is wrong with her child and calls for an exorcism by a local vicar to help, but the vicar also ends up dead, leaving the mother screaming for help while the boy stands and stares at her.
The short film script follows a protagonist who believes it is lucky that it is Friday the 13th. Scenes show him buying a lottery ticket and watching the drawing on TV with his ticket numbers matching. However, as he celebrates outside, a gust of wind blows his winning ticket down a drain. A passerby who witnessed this says "Friday the 13th, unlucky for some eh?" to the now devastated protagonist.
The document provides guidance over multiple days on writing a film script, starting with choosing a temporary title consisting of 1-3 words, then writing a single sentence message or theme, followed by a short paragraph treatment of the basic plot, then outlining the beginning, end, and climax as a list of scenes, and finally detailing each scene with descriptions and dialogue. The document concludes by instructing the writer to spend two days finishing the script details, dialog, and scene locations, and acknowledging that a first draft script will likely be bad but provides something to refine through rewriting.
This pitch proposes a comedy thriller film called "Left" that follows a conflicted student who gets lured into a blackmail plot involving death and strawberry milkshakes. The plot involves the student's peer being kidnapped from a coffee shop, leaving only her phone behind. Feeling guilty, the student withholds the phone and allows himself to be blackmailed in an attempt to win back the love of his life. The film promises scandal, romance, intrigue, and mind-bending plot twists in the tradition of classic crime thrillers. It aims to appeal to a young adult demographic with its mix of edgy romance, action, villains, and teenage angst alongside blind love and comedy.
This document outlines the key elements that should be included when writing a treatment for a creative project such as a short film. The treatment should include:
1) Details about the project such as the working title, genre, duration, and target audience. It should also include an outline of the story and character breakdowns.
2) Descriptions of the visual and audio elements including lighting, camerawork, editing, setting, actors, props, costumes, soundtrack, and sound effects.
3) Explanations of the rationale for the project, research conducted, requirements and resources needed, as well as any constraints or contingencies.
4) Considerations of legal and ethical issues, a proposed budget and
The document summarizes the film Shawshank Redemption. It describes the plot where Andy Dufresne is wrongly imprisoned for murder and forms an unlikely friendship with Red over 19 years in prison. It provides details about the director, Frank Darabont, the production company, and the film's commercial success despite a low box office at release. It includes quotes from critics praising the film for its depth of storytelling and ability to make the audience feel like part of the community formed in prison.
This document provides background information on Tim Burton's career and filmmaking style to inform a documentary. It includes a timeline of Burton's films, notes on his frequent collaborators, conventions of documentaries, analysis of example documentaries, and research on what appeals to Burton fans. Key points are Burton's gothic and outsider-focused characters, influence of German Expressionism, and animated films being more beloved than live action. The document aims to understand the audience and incorporate elements that reflect Burton's distinctive visuals and appeal to fans.
Taxi Driver (1976) follows Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro), a Vietnam veteran working as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City. He grows increasingly detached from society and decides to take matters into his own hands to save a young girl, Iris (Jodie Foster), from her life of prostitution. De Niro prepared extensively for the role, even working as a taxi driver for a few weeks. The film uses voice over and a dreary soundtrack to portray Travis' lonely and unstable mental state.
Elephant (2003) depicts the daily lives of various high school students before a school shooting based on the Columbine massacre. By getting to know each character as an individual, the film aims
This document is a film pitch for a short drama titled "Ferret" about the complex relationship between two friends, Simone and Kate, in the aftermath of one finding success while the other has not. The film will focus on themes of jealousy, resentment, and outgrowing friendships set against the backdrop of one character burying her pet ferret. It will feature a dry sense of humor and be influenced by independent films dealing with similar themes of mid-20-somethings navigating life after school.
This document discusses film analysis using genre analysis and auteur theory. It provides examples of how Cowboys vs Aliens and Pulp Fiction can be analyzed using these approaches. It also discusses iconic elements and similarities between films like James Bond and Leon, and how directors like Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton, and James Cameron demonstrate auteur styles. Finally, it analyzes the teen comedy film Mean Girls and how it employs common narrative and character elements typical of the genre.
James Franco is an American actor and artist born in 1978 in California. He is known for his roles in films such as Spiderman, Pineapple Express, and Milk. Franco has a bachelor's degree in English from UCLA and master's degrees from Columbia University, NYU, and RISD. He began his career on the TV show Freaks and Geeks and is now a prolific actor, director, writer and artist. Franco pursues diverse creative and academic interests, from acting to painting to teaching poetry.
The document provides details about the television series "Game Over" including descriptions of the pilot episode, concepts for future episodes, profiles of the main characters, and information about the production team and marketing efforts. It includes a map of the shopping center where the video game store is located and statistics about the gaming industry to provide context. Contact information is provided at the end for press inquiries.
Justice Productions is working to finalize the script for their new 10-part web series "Duo of Justice" by April 17th. They have launched a marketing campaign and fundraising drive on IndieGoGo to raise money for production costs. The funds will be used for props, costumes, food, post-production, and marketing. The company's founder, Doug Seidel, hopes this project will launch Justice Productions to a new level of viewership and production value.
Justice Productions has received a sponsorship from the Grand Marquis catering hall to fund their new web series "Duo of Justice". The partnership will help Justice Productions achieve their financial goal and make the series with high production quality. The Grand Marquis specializes in weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and sweet sixteens in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Justice Productions will now focus on pre-production, securing cast and crew, and continuing to market the new series.
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1. Circle
a short film
Press Kit
Written & Directed by Produced by
John Fazen John Fazen & Shawn D. Caple
Contact: John Fazen Phone: 856.449.4099 Email: orangeoceanfilms@gmail.com
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Film Specs:
Running Time: 15 minutes
Language: English
Genre: Drama/Art House
Camera: Sony Z1
Format: HDV – Color (Edited in Black &
White)
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 – 29.97fps HD
Logline:
After an attempt at suicide, a young woman joins a small support group in hopes to find
meaning in this grim world. She soon comes to realize that she may be the only source of
strength in this circle of tragic souls.
Synopsis:
How does life go on after it had been attempted to end abruptly? This is the question, along
with many other doubts, that plague the circle of tortured souls. In the lowly basement of a
church, a suicide support group houses seven individuals with their own tragic story, each
more bleak than the next. Jen (Amanda Damron) is angered by her very presence in the
circle, denying her suicide attempt. Sylvia (Cricket Batz) struggles to get on with her life,
but for what purpose? Charles (Chris Ready) is trapped in this prison of a world and yearns
for freedom. Larry (Tom Tansey) is the calmest of them all, knowing full well what is on the
other side – nothing. Even the support group leader (Michael Broussard) has been left
jaded by the lack of hope amongst the participants. The only one who sees a glimmer of
hope in her second chance at life is Violet (Brittany Holdahl), but struggles to have the
circle see it that way. Though she still experiences disturbing nightmares of her demise, she
believes that there is an opportunity to find peace in a once dark and bleak world. She
especially expects it from Thomas (Brian Iannelli), her true love, to feel the same and to
bring everyone together, but the tales have seemed to make him worse off than before. No
matter how she attempts to help them, Violet cannot control what the circle does when the
session is over.
‘Circle’ is an independently financed short film shot over the course of four days in the
spring and fall of 2010 in Collingswood and Alloway, New Jersey.
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About the Production:
‘Circle’ is the next in line in a continuing trend of filmmaker John Fazen’s showcase of
personal, abstract pieces. An idea that was initially conceived in 1997, Fazen would not pen
the script until the fall of 2009 with the desire to take his unique storytelling style to the
next level from his previous project, ‘The Party’.
The cast for ‘Circle’ would need a diverse and
extremely talented ensemble to bring the
tragic characters to life. The group of actors
was compromised of actors and actresses that
Fazen had worked with on previous projects.
Actors Tom Tansey and Cricket Batz, two
Philadelphia based actors, had worked with
John on his prior directorial effort, ‘The Party’.
Fazen had met Brian Iannelli on the set of ‘Zombie Love’, an independent feature film
produced in New Jersey. Amanda Damron and Chris Ready had audition for ‘The Party’, and
though they didn’t get a part in the film, Fazen recognized their talent and knew he would
want to work with them on the future production. Michael Broussard came to Fazen as
recommendation from Cricket Batz to play the jaded support group leader. Finally, Fazen
needed a lead actress to round out the cast to play a suicide survivor looking for salvation.
John initially had an actress set for the role, but had to drop out a month before filming.
Desperate to find someone to fill the part, John had been given stills from a short film
featuring a beautiful, young actress who met the qualities of the character he had
envisioned. Both Cricket and Brian had worked with Brittany Holdahl, knowing she would
fit the part well. Taking a chance, Fazen messaged Brittany with the script and an offer to
play the lead role, to which she accepted.
Fazen then began building an elite crew to help
bring his vision to life. Collaborator Shawn
Caple was already editing two projects with
Fazen when he asked him to work on ‘Circle’,
taking on multiple roles as Producer, Assistant
Director, Director of Photography, Art
Direction and Editing. Doug Seidel of Justice
Productions had been worked on Fazen’s first
two projects and signed on without hesitation when asked, knowing the tediousness that
would be needed to accent the tone of the film. Cyd Katz had worked on ‘Burn’, a music
video, with Fazen, and was brought aboard for her eye for detail. Longtime friend and
collaborator Lance Feltman, a multi-faceted artist, joined the crew to assist where needed.
Lastly, Michael Fromm, who had never worked with Fazen before, was hired as per the
recommendation by Doug Seidel.
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With a talented cast and dedicated crew, filming of ‘Circle’ began at The Church of Christ in
Collingswood, New Jersey on March 26 and 27, 2010 and at director John Fazen’s house in
Alloway, New Jersey on April 3 and September 12, 2010.
Director’s Statement:
The idea for ‘Circle’ came about in 1997. I was sipping coffee at Coffee House on South
Street (Philadelphia) and I had this idea of a man committing suicide because he thinks his
next life would be better and this world was ugly and he wanted to be free. So he comes
back as a beautiful butterfly. Only to be caught by a child. The idea stuck with me for years,
but I never did anything with it.
I didn’t start to write the script until the fall of 2009. I wanted to do a film with now two
characters where one is trying to talk the other out of committing suicide. It reminded me
of Marsha Norman’s ‘Night, Mother’, but wanted to go in another direction with it. There
was an actress I had worked with on two previous projects, and I wanted her in this project
as well, so I expanded that character to become the emphasis of the story.
Once I added the second character, Violet, the focus turned to her and her dealing with the
after effects of a suicide attempt. I liked the name Violet, as it reminds me of the word
violence, as well as the flower. So I see it as ‘out of the ugliness of self-violence blooms a
flower’. Though I had developed this character specifically for an actress I had worked
with, she couldn’t commit to the project a month before shooting was to take place.
Thankfully I was able to get an actress on short notice that truly embodied the character of
Violet, more so than I had envisioned.
The common themes of ‘Circle’ are
reoccurrence, cyclicality and rebirth.
Violet understands the truth behind
Thomas’ teachings even though by the end
he has not followed his own wisdoms. Both
are reborn in the end - one of a physical
nature and one of a spiritual. Thomas
suffers the eternal return while Violet
breaks the circle of karma. With Violet I
wanted to give the story an idea of hope.
- John Fazen
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Cast:
Brittany Holdahl
Violet
Brittany is currently a senior at Temple University with a
concentration in acting. She has appeared in various student
and independent features associated with Cerulean
Films/NTN Productions, Multiple Eye Productions, and
SmokeyScout Productions, in addition to Orange Oceans
Films. Her theatre affiliations include Philadelphia
Dramatists Center, Secret Room Theatre, otherWords
Theatre Co., The Society of American Fight Directors, and
Save the Day Productions.
Brian Iannelli
Thomas
Brian has immersed himself in nearly every
medium of visual artistry. Along with being a
talented actor, Brian is a gifted screenwriter,
photographer model, music composer, visual
designer, and 2 and 3-dimensional artist, to
name a few. Brian’s film work includes Circle
and Love Terror for Orange Ocean Films. As
well, he has appeared in the short independent films Puncture, Elevator, The Prison and the
feature film ZombieLove.
Michael Broussard
The Counselor
Michael Broussard studied his craft at the Walnut Street
Theatre and Philly Improv Theater. Notable works include
the upcoming Dan Fogler feature Don Peyote, the award-
winning short film A Turn of the Blinds, Bang Pop, a music
video for the band Free Energy, and the Change for Earth Day
PSA for the Sundance Channel. In addition to his work as an
actor, Michael emcees and produces The Five Minute Follies,
an onstage tribute to the golden age of variety. More info can
be found at http://mbroussard.com, and
http://fiveminutefollies.com.
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Cricket Batz
Sylvia
Cricket’s acting career began after a mild midlife crisis.
Through a strange series of events, she was able to parlay
her previous athletic experience into a commercial for a
Spanish cell phone company. Having no acting experience
whatsoever, Cricket decided upon her return from a trip to
Barcelona to get an agent and take some classes. Shortly
thereafter, she began winning roles in commercials and
independent films in both New York and Philadelphia. "The
Party" is her 13th film. Currently, Cricket is concentrating
on comedic improvisation and theatre. She also plays the
violin and continues to torture herself by competing in triathlons (though not at the same
time).
Tom Tansey
Larry
Tom’s theater credits include work with the
Wilma Theater and Azuka Theater in
Philadelphia, Bristol Riverside Theatre in Bristol,
PA, People’s Light & Theatre Company in
Malvern, PA, Montgomery Theater in Souderton,
PA, the New Jersey Repertory Company in Long
Branch, NJ, and The East-Lynne Theater Company
in Cape May, NJ. Tom’s independent feature film credits include starring roles in Victim’s
Song, Sealed Fates, and Framework as well as featured roles in Judy Goose, The Obsession,
Unpull the Trigger, and Lost in Ashes. In addition to theater and film projects, Tom also
appears on QVC and in promotions and industrial videos for Trump Taj Mahal, Time-Life,
and Wyeth-Ayerst, to name a few. His work on stage has been praised in the New York
Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Newark Start Ledger, and Variety.
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Amanda Leigh Damron
Jen
A performer since the age of five, Amanda knew
at a very young age that she was meant to be a
star. After studying acting at Arcadia University
Damron planted her roots in south Philly, making
a name for herself as an actress, singer,
songwriter and performer. Amanda has also had
vocal training with Joella Arts and training in
Commedia dell’Arte. She has worked on a number of short films for Justice Productions,
including Starwares, Misfortune by Fortune, Un Pugno di Lattuga, and Lovebytes. Her theater
credits include Bachelorette for the Luna Theatre Company, Lady M for Live Arts 2011 and
Haunted Poe for Brat Productions. Damron has also been featured on the television show
Hack for CBS and commercials for Allied Nurse Training, Philadelphia Zoo and South Jersey
Lumber, to name a few. When not acting, Amanda can be found heading the dance punk
group GANG.
Chris Ready
Charles
Well recognized within the Philadelphia filmmaking
community, filmmakers and audiences alike are
enthusiastic for the “Chris Ready experience.” A Philly
native, Ready has brought his character acting talents
to short films such as Knock ‘em Dead, When Beliefs
are Questioned, and Solace. He also has a role in Living
Will, a feature film starring the late Ryan Dunn, and
the web series Off Campus. Recently, Ready has
starred in the short films The Fairy Prince…? and
Unusual Occurrences. When not acting, Ready can be
found under the pseudonym J.P. Russ, a supernatural
survivalist and the creator of the comic book series
The Monster Hunters’ Survival Guide.
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Production Team:
John Fazen
Writer/Director/Executive Producer
John developed his desire to become a film
artist out of sheer passion for the craft. A self-
taught writer/director/producer, John has
spent the last three years perfecting his craft to
become an established filmmaker of the New
Jersey/Philadelphia region. Utilizing friends
within the film industry and pulling money out
of his own pocket, John has developed music videos for longtime friend, Lance Feltman, and
his band ‘Diver’s Lust’. John’s influences range in a variety of art-forms. In film, names such
as Godard, Lynch, Welles, Kubrick, Tarantino have inspired John to create his own stories in
this medium. Artists such as Dali, Man Ray, Fever Ray and Graham Greene are some of the
names that have helped create John’s unique visual style for his film-work. As well, the
band ‘My Bloody Valentine’ shaped the way John tells his stories. Fazen is hard at work at
his next projects, including three original short films - ‘The Last House’, ‘Russia Roulette in
Istanbul’ and ‘The Exchange’.
Selected Filmography:
Girl in Leather/Objects of Desire, 2011; Writer/Director/Producer - Short Film/Music
Video for band ‘Divers Lust’.
Circle, 2010; Writer/Director/Producer - Short drama about the tortured individuals
within a suicide support group.
Burn, 2009; Writer/Director/Producer - Music Video for indie rock group ‘Divers Lust’.
The Party, 2008; Writer/Director/Producer - Short drama about a delusional party host.
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Shawn D. Caple
Producer/Director of Photography/A.D./Editor
Shawn is an up and coming director and editor who has
already established himself as a compelling and intriguing
storyteller through multiple mediums. Since 2000, Caple
has edited short films and projects for personal and
commercial distribution. He is a master at pacing and
tone, working quickly and efficiently. He made his
directing and filming debut in short films, winning Best
Director at the Rutgers New Century Film Festival in 2007.
He is also an accomplished contest winner, having won
awards for NBC, Sundance, as well as various name band
product promotions. Caple is featured in the credits of the
Gary Winicki directed feature film Bride Wars. Caple is currently co-writing, directing, and
filming 'Underbelly', a geek pop culture review show.
Doug Seidel
Gaffer/Production Consultant
A graduate of Rowan University’s Radio/Television/Film
production department, Doug is no stranger to taking the
lead to create entertaining pieces of work. While at school,
he worked on the television program "Big Show of Justice",
which he starred, wrote, produced, directed and edited with
fellow Justice member Ray Willis. After graduation, he
formed Justice Productions, LLC with a group of fellow
Rowan Alumni. As President of Justice Productions, Doug
has overseen multiple award winning films, including
‘PassionS of the Christ’, ‘Night Light’, ‘Dinner for One’ and ‘The
Journal’s Paragon’. As well, Doug is at the forefront of the J-
Vlog, Justice’s video blog, which single-handedly won them the award for best marketing at
the Project Twenty-One Film Competition of Philadelphia in 2009 and honored two years
in a row with the Epic Award, for his unmatched efforts to bring the Philadelphia
independent filmmaking community together. Currently, Doug is working on several film
projects, including short comedy sketches for the Numa Network, as well as a web series
based on Big Show.
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Cyd Katz
Script Supervisor/Production Assistant
Filmmaker Cyd Katz is one of main
screenwriters for the Justice Productions. In
addition to working for Justice, she has
interned for WHYY in Philadelphia, as well
as co-produced the 2008 Diamond Screen
Film Festival. Passionate about writing and
filmmaking, she attended Temple University
and pursued her degree in Film and Media Arts. “Dinner for One”, her directorial debut, won
the best NJ based short film award at the Downbeach Film Festival in Atlantic City. She is
also the creator of ‘Enterbrainment’ a popular all things entertainment and media blog.
Currently, Cyd is working in the professional circuit as an Associate Producer for Leopard
Films in New York City.
Michael E. Fromm
Sound Recordist/Production Assistant
Michael has been passionate about telling stories since
middle school. To this day, it is difficult to find him without a
pen in hand and an idea in mind. He took his desire to write
and make movies to Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ,
where he graduated in the Spring of 2007 with dual BAs in
Radio/TV/Film Production and Public Relations. After
graduating, he became a member of Justice Productions,
writing and producing award winning short films and
garnering a positive reputation for the company. Not only
does Michael love writing for the screen, he is also an
aspiring novelist and film reviewer. Currently, Michael is
using the moniker, The Observer, as a web series reviewer
for the blog ‘EnterBrainment.’ He is also working
professionally as a content coordinator for Leopard Films in New York City.
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Lance Feltman
Production Assistant
Lance has made it his life’s effort to pursue all things art
related. A graduate of Rowan University’s Radio/TV/Film
Department, Lance was honored to be elected Vice President
of Cinema Workshop, the campus’ film organization. Since
graduation, Lance has assisted on multiple short films within
the New Jersey/Philadelphia area, helping out on various
aspects of production such as cinematography, lighting and
sound recording. Along with film production, Lance is a
member of the music recording industry. Founder of Laoface
Records, Lance is well known in Philadelphia as the founder
and lead singer and guitarist of the indie rock group Divers
Lust
Tim Syp
Composer
Tim is all about music. He is a frequent collaborator with
Justice Productions, providing the music for several award
winning films. When he’s not composing film scores, Tim is a
multitalented musician and songwriter, having played with
several bands, providing vocals, guitar, piano, and drums.
Tim is currently writing and recording songs for his debut
album. In addition to writing and playing, Tim has studied
music theory and history, earning him a BA in Music from
Muhlenberg College.
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Credits:
Written and Directed by
JOHN FAZEN
Produced by
JOHN FAZEN
SHAWN D. CAPLE
Co-produced by
JUSTICE PRODUCTIONS, LLC
Executive Producer
JOHN FAZEN
CAST
Violet BRITTANY HOLDAHL
Thomas BRIAN IANNELLI
Group Leader MICHAEL BROUSSARD
Sylvia TOM TANSEY
Jen AMANDA LEIGH DAMRON
Charles CHRIS READY
Boy MAX FAZEN
Casting by
ORANGE OCEAN FILMS
Assistant Director
SHAWN D. CAPLE
Director of Photography
DOUG SEIDEL
Cinematographers
SHAWN D. CAPLE
DOUG SEIDEL
Sound Recordist
MICHAEL E. FROMM
Art Direction
JOHN FAZEN
SHAWN D. CAPLE
Script Supervisor
CYD KATZ
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