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A group of teenagers go searching for their friend Paul and other missing people in their small town, which has caused a large panic. Inspired by crime thrillers like Taken, the film will use suspense to follow the teenagers as they try to find their friend Paul before they become the next victims of the mysterious disappearances occurring in the town and surrounding woods.
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This document provides analysis of various elements in movie posters, including:
- Symbols like crosses, light, and religious imagery that imply a story's religious background.
- Monochrome color schemes and drained colors that set a tense, ominous tone.
- Character poses and props that provide clues about the plot or hint at supernatural themes.
- Tags, hashtags, and production company logos that can draw in audiences familiar with a director or franchise.
- Enigmatic taglines and compositions that raise questions and intrigue about the story.
Question 2 improvment
The document analyzes how social groups are represented in the film opening of a media product:
1) The protagonist is a young female girl, representing females in a stronger role than the typical "damsel in distress" but still presented as weaker than the male character.
2) The male character is presented as threatening and mysterious to build tension, reinforcing stereotypes of males being more intimidating through his dark clothing and concealed face.
3) While only two characters are shown, their contrasting representations of the battling male dominating over the weaker female may not be a realistic portrayal of society but reflects some audience ideas about gender roles.
Media film poster analysis
The document analyzes the poster for the film "The Woman in Black" through three paragraphs. It first describes the dark and eerie tone set by the poster's use of black, grey, white, and red colors. Second, it examines how the shadowy figure of the woman raises suspicions and intimidates the child in the background setting. Finally, it notes the film is rated 15 and would appeal to fans of horror and mystery genres, especially those already familiar with the original "Woman in Black" film.
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Our media product represents male and female social groups. While only featuring male and female characters of one race, religion, and ethnicity, it subverts traditional action film tropes by giving female characters more authority over males, unlike other films where women are portrayed as helpless. For example, in one scene Brittany's character explains the plan to the crew from a position of dominance in the chair, establishing her power over the other intimidated characters, including the male character T'yan, therefore challenging typical depictions of masculine authority.
Evaluation question 2 (2)
Our thriller features a female protagonist who plays the victim, fitting stereotypical roles that portray women as weak. This was done partially to attract audiences who expect thrillers to focus on vulnerable female characters. The other main character's gender is ambiguous to mystify viewers. The film is set in a park to make the setting relatable to most people by choosing a location most have visited. The target audience includes teenagers, students, and those who enjoy the thriller genre.
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The opening sequence of "Seven" uses various camera shots and imagery to set a dark, mysterious, and unsettling tone. Close-ups of hands removing fingerprints and developing photos introduce the main character without revealing his face, creating intrigue. Religious icons and a book are juxtaposed with shots in red to suggest danger and mystery. Intercut titles and a screeching noise build suspense and tension. A picture of a crossed-out child foreshadows the film will involve a shocking child victim and not follow genre conventions.
The lovely bones poster analysis
The poster depicts a man and girl facing each other, with the girl in light and the man in darkness. This emphasizes that the man will be the dominant character and his intentions seem menacing, while the girl's innocence is portrayed through the heavenly light around her. The film title is centered above the girl, indicating the film focuses on her story. The tagline hints that the story involves a life, death, and what comes after, informing viewers it will impact the characters forever. The color schemes and lighting used with the characters further suggests the girl is good and the man is bad or strange.
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The document discusses how the media product represents social groups in a non-traditional way. It uses two female characters and two slim male characters to subvert expectations that criminals are big scary men. Close-ups of the female character Brittony show she is in charge, challenging the idea of a patriarchal society. Shots where the gender of a character carrying a duffle bag is unclear aim to surprise viewers about who is committing the crime. The casual clothing of each character highlights that they are just normal people unlike stereotypical criminal portrayals.
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1) The protagonist is a young female girl, representing females in a stronger role than the typical "damsel in distress" but still presented as weaker than the male character.
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Our media product represents male and female social groups. While only featuring male and female characters of one race, religion, and ethnicity, it subverts traditional action film tropes by giving female characters more authority over males, unlike other films where women are portrayed as helpless. For example, in one scene Brittany's character explains the plan to the crew from a position of dominance in the chair, establishing her power over the other intimidated characters, including the male character T'yan, therefore challenging typical depictions of masculine authority.
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The poster depicts a man and girl facing each other, with the girl in light and the man in darkness. This emphasizes that the man will be the dominant character and his intentions seem menacing, while the girl's innocence is portrayed through the heavenly light around her. The film title is centered above the girl, indicating the film focuses on her story. The tagline hints that the story involves a life, death, and what comes after, informing viewers it will impact the characters forever. The color schemes and lighting used with the characters further suggests the girl is good and the man is bad or strange.
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Pitch
A college student returns home after being missing for a year with no memory of what happened. He experiences flashbacks to being kidnapped but doesn't know his identity or what occurred during the missing year. He tries to reintegrate into his life and solve the mystery of his kidnapping. The film will follow his attempts to piece together what happened through investigating friends and the woman thought to be involved, all while dealing with psychological and identity issues stemming from the trauma. It will appeal to a young audience through addressing fitting in and finding oneself while maintaining an intriguing mystery and thriller elements.
Pitch Presentation
A college student returns home after being missing for a year with no memory of what happened. He experiences flashbacks to being kidnapped but doesn't know his identity or what occurred during the missing year. He tries to reintegrate into his life and solve the mystery of his kidnapping. The film will follow his attempts to piece together what happened through investigating friends and the woman thought to be involved, all while dealing with psychological and identity issues. It will appeal to a young audience through addressing fitting in and finding oneself.
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- 1. By Shaiheim, Bobby, Danny
- 3. A group of teenagers go looking for one of their friends who has mysteriously disappeared along with a group of other people. The missing people have caused a large panic throughout the town. Will the teenagers find their friend or will they be the next people to go missing?
- 4. Thrillers use suspense to entertain their audiences. The difference between thrillers and horrors is that horror films bring out fear in people where as thrillers just make people jump and don’t bring out fear completely.
- 5. The idea of the film comes from crime thrillers as it involves people being kidnapped or disappearing. Films we got inspiration from are films such as Taken.
- 6. Setting: Set in a small urban town. The woods near the town is also a main location in the film. Characters: Missing friend (Paul) James Steve