Sara Cakoni is proposing an experimental film project titled "Passing Time" that will be entered in the London Experimental Film Festival. The film will be a visual poem exploring themes of prioritizing schedules over truly living. Sara will write, direct, edit, and produce the film herself, drawing on her skills in camera work, editing, and English studies. She plans to research techniques used by director Alex Garland and other successful experimental filmmakers. To evaluate her work, Sara will blog weekly and receive feedback from staff on her process and areas for improvement.

1. Creative Media Production & Technology
Unit 13 Project Proposal
Candidate
Name
Sara Cakoni
Candidate Number 2664
Pathway Visual
Project Title Passing Time
Section 1: Rationale (approx. 150 words)
The expertise of camera, studio and editing work that I have developed at the Global
Academy has pushed me to strive in the career pathway of a young film director/ producer.
I will construct an experimental film as it allows me to exhibit my talented writing skills that I
have acquired within my A Level English studies. The ideologies that I will focus to
challenge in my original poetry and the role that I will have as an editor and director will
highlight the professional skills that I have established thus far in my career. Director Alex
Garland has inspired me as his recent thriving artistic films have challenged social
normality and so I will utilise some of his techniques in order to ensure my projects
success.
Section 2: Project Concept (approx. 200 words)
I am producing a visual poem in the form of an abstract experimental film. This product will
screen as part of a competition within a film festival. The focus of the film will be the theme
of time and the schedules that people put in place rather than actually enjoying and living
life to their fullest. It will be appealing for young audiences to watch and view their lives in a
different perspective. The location for the screening will be the London Experimental Film
Festival, this is because they are known for honouring experimental films and educating the
public which is what I aspire to do. I am aware that each festival has criteria that the
production has to meet in order to qualify for the screening, so I will certify that the criteria
will be met. I will also observe previous winners in order to understand the quality that my
film has to be. Furthermore, I will focus on gathering information specifically surrounding
the work of other directors and editors and what makes their work a success. I understand
that research will be detailed and well defined on artistic approaches as well as enhanced
cinematography. The directing and editing roles I will perform involve constructing the script
and all pre-production documentation, which will allow my knowledge to strengthen,
through what I have initially developed in my studies.
Section 3: Evaluation (approx. 150 words)

2. I will be evaluating my work by logging my process and analysing reasons why I will take
certain actions within my project and utilise the research that I will conduct as evidence. I
will receive feedback weekly from members of staff and create a blog on my website in
order to remember what I have accomplished by the end of the week and what I could do
to improve. I will then adjust these changes in my own time and certify that I have a plan for
what I will finalise in the upcoming weeks. Furthermore, I will record my decision-making
process in notes and through images and videos of my schedule. Overall, I will seek to
stimulate my strengths as a young media creator.
Proposed Research Sources and Bibliography (Harvard Format)
ABSTRACT ANIMATION (2019) En.wikipedia.org. Abstract animation. [online] Available at:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract_animation [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019].
APRIL 2018 — VISIBLE POETRY PROJECT (2019) April 2018 — Visible Poetry Project. [online]
Available at: https://www.visiblepoetryproject.com/april2018series [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019].
BEN PEARSON (2018) Alex Garland and Oscar Isaac On 'Annihilation,' The Film's Behind-the-
Scenes Clashes, and More [Interview]. [online] /Film. Available at: https://www.slashfilm.com/alex-
garland-interview/ [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019].
CHRIS DARKE (1998) The Independent. (2019). Film: Film-making in the abstract. [online]
Available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/film-film-making-in-the-abstract-1151222.html
[Accessed 20 Mar. 2019].
CINEMATIC VISUAL POEMS | CINEMATIC POEMS (2019) Cinematic Visual Poems | Cinematic
Poems. Cinematicpoems.com. [online] Available at: https://cinematicpoems.com/tag/cinematic-
visual-poems/ [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019].
GUIDO NASCHERT (2019) Moving Poems Magazine. (2019). Ten Invitations to the Poetry Film
Genre. [online] Available at: http://discussion.movingpoems.com/2019/02/ten-invitations-to-the-
poetry-film-genre/ [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019].
KATIE GARRETT (2014) YouTube. (2019). Shot Through The Heart Poetry Film Competition:
'Rolling Frames' by Katie Garrett.. [online] Available at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLg9RUHeWuo [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019].
LINE-TETA BLEMONT (2016) Experimental film codes and conventions. Slideshare.net. [online]
Available at: https://www.slideshare.net/LineTetaBlemont/experimental-film-codes-and-conventions
[Accessed 20 Mar. 2019].
MAUREEN CHERYN TURIM (1978) Abstraction in Avant - Garde films [online] Available at:
https://monoskop.org/images/7/78/Turim_Maureen_Cheryn_Abstraction_in_Avant_Garde_Films.pdf
[Accessed 20 Mar. 2019].
ROB HARDY (2013) Experimental Filmmaking for Dummies (Part 1): Why You Should Be Making
Experimental Films No Film School.com [online] Available at:
https://nofilmschool.com/2013/11/experimental-filmmaking-for-dummies-part-1 [Accessed 20 Mar.
2019].

3. LONDONEXPERIMENTAL.ORG (2019) – THE MISSION IS SIMPLE: TO RECOGNISE, HONOUR
AND PROMOTE EXPERIMENTAL FILM. Londonexperimental.org. (2019).
LondonExperimental.org – The mission is simple: to recognise, honour and promote experimental
film.. [online] Available at: http://www.londonexperimental.org/ [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019].
Project Action Plan and Timetable
Week Date Week
Beginning
Activity / What you are intending to do - including
independent study
Resources / What
you will need to do it
- including access to
workshops
1 11th March
Launch:
Brief/ Time
Management/
Reflection
Monday 11/03/19:
- Start to develop idea
- Brainstorm
- Begin the Brief document
- Think about main theme for experimental film
Tuesday 12/03/19:
- Develop a schedule for each day
- Finish off the Brief
- Write down each Research topic
- Start to think about Pitch script
Wednesday 13/03/19:
- Complete script for Pitch
- Look over both pieces of work
- Receive feedback
- Make relative alternatives from feedback
- Make a Gantt chart for everything that I will do in the
coming weeks and upload onto the blog/evaluation
Thursday 14/03/19:
- Finish the Brief and Pitch write up
- Plan when and how to film Pitch
Friday 15/03/19:
- Start to record the audio for the Pitch script
- Record the script
- Set up cameras or any booking for equipment
Saturday 16/03/19:
- Finish any work that has not been completed
- Write up an evaluation for the week
Sunday 17/03/19:
- Write a plan of what to complete in each lesson leading
up to the deadline
I will need to access
to a computer in
order to complete
Brief and Proposal
document.
I also may need
access to the radio
studio if I finish my
pitch script and it is
ready to record.

4. 2 18th March
Complete
Proposal
Monday 18/03/19
- Complete Proposal
- Receive Feedback
- Focus on footage for Pitch
- Start to assemble any stock footage needed
Tuesday 19/03/19
- Finish collecting footage to use for Project Pitch
- Get Feedback from the Proposal draft
Wednesday 20/03/19
- Start to begin editing for Pitch
- Pick first research topics and make some notes
- Check Proposal document and word limits
Thursday 21/03/19
- React on feedback for Proposal
- Write notes for the weeks Evaluation Blog
Friday 22/03/19
- Write the Evaluation for the week
- Edit some of the Proposal footage
- Make sure all changes from feedback received have
been made
Saturday 23/03/19
- Finish up Evaluation
- Edit any other footage needed for the Pitch
Sunday 24/03/19
- Be aware of the following weeks schedule
- Plan what to complete in each lesson and which lessons
are best suitable due to members of staff and advice
I will again need
access to a
computer in order to
conduct the research
of what stock
footage I may want
to use as well asthe
music instrumental.
I will also need to
use the Adobe
Software in order to
edit he pitch. I may
also need camera
equipment (camera
and tripod)
I have to also be able
to speak to a
member of staff in
order to receive
feedback.
3 25th March
Pitch
Submitted
Monday 25/03/19
- I need to ensure that I have all the footage that I need
- Edit all the parts that I have videoed and put together
Tuesday 26/03/19
- Get feedback of the pitch draft
- Make notes of what needs to be finished
Wednesday 27/03/19
- Finish the edit for the Project Pitch and adapt to
changes according to the feedback from staff
Thursday 28/03/19
- Submit the Pitch
- Write up an Evaluation of how the production of the pitch
was successful and any improvements
Friday 29/03/19
- Start to make more notes on the research topics
- Expand topics into subtopics in order to research in
depth
- Ensure I am on track by asking a member of staff if this
is what I have to include
I will need access to
a computer and
editing software for
Premier Pro.
I have to have
access to my
website as I need to
update my blog and
log the feedback I
have received.
I also need access to
Canvas in order to
submit the brief,
proposal and pitch.
4 1st April
Research the
Idea
Monday 01/04/19
- Create an InDesign document in which I will edit my
Research Portfolio
- Make sure that the Research is written in word first to
ensure that there are no grammatical mistakes
- Continue going through each topic
Tuesday 02/04/19
- Create a context page –to ensure that you are on track
I need to be able to
edit a InDesign
document as well as
internet access in
order to start
researching for my
experimental film

5. - Update Bibliography – Check that sources used are
reliable
- Make sure that there are sub topics as well to ensure
that research is in depth
Wednesday 03/04/19
- Find any relative images as you go to include within the
InDesign project
- Research how to insert a pdf into a WordPress sight – or
how to convert the document in order to upload it.
Thursday 04/04/19
- Continue to go through each content point and research
through
- Ensure that you continue to evaluate as well
Friday 05/04/19
- Make notes on evaluation for the week
- Start to write the evaluation/blog
Saturday 06/04/19
- Finish the Blog and upload it into the WordPress site
- Make sure that the site is continuously up to date
Week commencing Monday 8th April 2019
- Continue to work on the Research Portfolio
- Create a survey in which you can send to others to see
what they best would like the experimental film to look
like and what would best engage them to keep watching
- Analyse the results of the survey and include within the
Research Portfolio
- Write an Evaluation towards the end of the week in
order to reflect on what has been completed and what is
left outstanding
- Upload everything to OneDrive and update WordPress
site with the new Blog with appropriate images.
- Also begin to work on the script whilst doing the
research in order to create something that will engage
viewers
Week commencing Monday 15th April 2019
- Continue to work on the Research Portfolio
- Write an Evaluation towards the end of the week in
order to reflect on what has been completed and what is
left outstanding
- Upload everything to OneDrive and update WordPress
site with the new Blog with appropriate images.
- Also begin to work on the script whilst doing the
research in order to create something that will engage
viewers
I have to also be able
to insert the images
that are relevant to
make my research to
be engaging for
viewers.
I have to create a
survey and analyse
the results so
therefore I need to
encourage others to
participate in order
to get as many
results as possible.
5 22nd April
Submit
Research
Portfolio
Monday 22/04/19
- Do any final checks on research portfolio – grammar
and bibliography before submitting it
- Ensure that the file is converted so that it is able to be
uploaded onto the WordPress site
Tuesday 23/04/19
- Receive feedback from the Document and make any
changes according to the constructive criticism
Wednesday 24/04/19
I just need access to
a computer and
internet access in
order to conduct my
research and finalise
my research
portfolio

6. - Check the Portfolio again before converting and
submitting onto the WordPress site
Thursday 25/04/19
- Write notes about what to include in your evaluation/
blog
- Begin the blog/ reflection
Friday 26/04/19
- Finish the reflection
- Upload a copy in OneDrive before submitting onto
WordPress site with images
Update the
WordPress website
6 22nd April
Start
Production
Monday 22/04/19
- Production begins
- Make sure that the script is finished and that it is
uploaded onto the WordPress site
- Start to do a shotlist
- Think about potential locations for location scouting
Tuesday 23/04/19
- Complete all the shot lists needed
- Start to complete the storyboards
Wednesday 24/04/19
- Finish the storyboards
- Take images of the storyboards and upload to
WordPress
Thursday 25/04/19
- Double check that everything is included in the
storyboards
- Upload the finished storyboards onto WordPress
- Start writing notes for the Evaluation
Friday 26/04/19
- Write up reflection for the week
- Insert into Blog onto the WordPress site
- Can also include the images of the storyboards in the
blog and evaluate how they are successful
Location scouting –
travelling to the
different areas that I
will potentially film
in.
I also need access to
the website in order
to update the blog
and insert the
images of all the
paperwork (shot lists
and storyboards)
7 29th April
Production
Monday 29/04/19
- Make sure that any equipment has been pre booked in
order to utilize in this week
- Have all the paperwork completed – Risk assessments
and production schedules
Tuesday 30/04/19
- Make sure that planning days and locations are
available on the filming days
- Ensure cast is available
- Right an evaluation of completing the paperwork – insert
images
- Include reflective blog and upload onto WordPress
I need to book the
camera equipment
and the radio
studios. This is to
record the visuals
and the audio.
8 1st May
Production
Wednesday 01/05/19
- Location scouting – Go to allocated locations and take
pictures
- Make sure that they are suitable for the final product
- Write notes evaluating if the locations are good and if
not then alternatives/solutions to the problem
- Also if there any problems with cameras – explain how
this problem can be solved
Go to any other
locations that need
scouting and try
some test footage to
see if the cameras
are good enough to
film and that no
problems arise.

7. - Add all findings to the blog and upload images and
reflection to WordPress blog
Thursday 02/05/19
- Start filming
- Make sure that cast is available
- Make sure that you take at least all of the shots that
have been included on the shot list
- Ensure all documentation is with you
- Any extra footage may be beneficial
- Write notes on the day and added this to the blog
evaluation what occurred on the day and what went well
as well as what challenges I faced
Friday 03/05/19
- Finish any additional filming – Final Day
- Collect all the footage from camera and save onto a
USB ready to edit
- Write up any last notes for the Blog
- Upload completed blog to the website with images to
illustrate findings
Saturday 04/05/19
- Catch up on any of the work that has not been
completed during the week ready for next week when
editing stage for project begins
Sunday 05/05/19
- Catch up on any of the work that has not been
completed during the week ready for next week when
editing stage for project begins
Upload everything to
the WordPress
website.
I need to ensure that
all equipment is
booked in advance.
9 6th May
Post-
Production
Monday 06/05/19
- Record the script for the visuals
- Write notes on how recording of script concluded – add
to WordPress
Tuesday 07/05/19
- Editing begins
- Use the storyboard as guidance for editing stage
- Create an Adobe Premier Pro document to begin edit
- Start to put certain clips together
- Write an Evaluation – add notes to blog on WordPress
Wednesday 08/05/19
- Look for suitable music that I will fit the film
- Edit the music
- Make sure that it is Royalty/ copyright free
Thursday 08/05/19
- Continue editing the footage alongside the script
recording and the music instrumental
Friday 10/05/19
- Reflect on what has been completed during the week
- Add any extra content to research portfolio – in case you
have researched which music best fits/ how to record a
script/ how to edit
- Complete evaluation and upload blog onto WordPress –
include images for evidence
Need to use the radio
studios in order to
get quality audio for
the script
Also, need access to
the Adobe software
in order to edit the
audio as well as
parts of the footage.
Access to the
website in order to
update it with any
work that has been
done and update the
blog process.

8. 10 13th May
Post-
Production
Monday 13/05/19
- Continue to edit the footage in Premiere Pro
- Add any of the stock footage if needed
- Write notes on what challenges you came across and
what has been completed for the day
Tuesday 14/05/19
- Editing continued
- It would be good to have completed at least 30 seconds
of footage at this date
- Notate WWW and EBI – add to the Blog
Wednesday 15/05/19 - Friday 17/05/19
- Continue with editing and reflections for each day
- At the end of the week – conclude the blog and upload
to the website
Week Commencing Monday 20th May 2019
- Finish the final edit for the final product
- Show a draft to a member of staff and receive feedback
- Begin to act upon feedback
- Note down feedback received and write notes for blog
- Upload findings onto WordPress
Editing software –
Premier Pro
Access to
WordPress –
continue to update
the logging process
Make sure to have a
conversation with a
member of staff in
order to receive
feedback.
11 27th May
Half term
Week Commencing Monday 27th May 2019
- Finish any outstanding work from the previous weeks
- Make sure that all documents are up to date
- Any alternations write down notes
- Include reflection in blog at this stage and upload to
WordPress
Access to a
computer and Adobe
Software.
12 3rd June
Test/ Review/
Evaluate
Monday 03/06/19
- Screen the Final product to a group of peers/ members
of staff
- Write any feedback – include in evaluation
- Update the WordPress Site
Tuesday 04/06/19
- Make any changes due to the feedback
- Evaluate on changes – was it challenging? Is it now
better? What could have been done better during
pre/production stages?
Wednesday 05/06/19
- Start to write up final evaluation
- Use the notes from the blogs
- Ask a member of staff what is vital to be included
- Finish up a draft of the evaluation
Thursday 06/06/19
- Show the draft to a member of staff in order to check if
this is what is needed
- Find relevant quotes that can be included as evidence
for the points I am making
- Continue finishing off and writing Final Evaluation
Friday 07/06/19
- Double check the Final Evaluation
- Ensure that sources are reliable
- Upload the Final document onto the WordPress site
Access to the
website
Access to a member
of staff in order to
receive feedback.

9. 13 10th June
Project
complete
Monday 10/06/19
- Final Week of Final Major Project
- Make sure that everything has been added to the
website
- Start to make the site look nicer – Design/ Customise –
ensure that site is easy to navigate around
Tuesday 11/06/19
- Check that all the links work
- Check for any spelling mistakes
- Get a member of staff/ mentor to preview and navigate
around the site
- Ask feedback from peers if site is appealing in
observations
- Write notes and put this in an reflecting blog onto the
WordPress site
Wednesday 12/06/19
- Do any final checks / grammar/ tabs/ titles – insert any
final images
- Submit the final link to your website onto Canvas
- Ensure that your link works by previewing it and getting
a member of staff to double check
Thursday 13/06/19
Friday 14/06/19 - DEADLINE
Access to the
website.
Last minute
feedback on the
design and layout of
the site and whether
or not it is easy to
navigate around.