Short films are typically 5 minutes long and use simplistic narrative structures and conventions to entertain audiences. Dramas aim for realism through techniques like close-ups and editing, often following McKee's 5-step theory. Dance films focus on a main character and their training or auditions, with music synchronized to movement. When creating films, establishing the target audience, distribution method, and certification rating are important planning elements to consider, as is drawing from narrative theories like Todorov and McKee. Both posters and reviews for films should include key information while reflecting and promoting the film.

1. Research EvaluationWhat have a learn from my research?

2. Short filmsCodes and conventions of short films – simplistic ideas work the best.Average length – 5 minutes.Narrative structure - Todorov’s theory of equilibrium.Usually are made to entertain the audience or raise awareness about some such as being deaf or blind. Distributed mainly or the internet or at film festivals.

3. Genre SpecificDramaWant to create verisimilitude so the drama seem as realistic as possible to the audience. Close ups used to allow the audience to identify with characters.Multiple protagonists (2+).Follow McKee’s 5 step narrative theory.Cut editing is primarily used to create realism. High paced and exciting plots.Often sub-genres are used within a drama.DanceGenerally focused around one main character.Some always falls over during training or an audition.Music plays a huge role as it must be in time with the dancing.Variety of shots used within a dance sequence to keep the audience focused. Cut editing to create a seamless flow. Artificial lighting used such a spot lights to highlight characters.

4. GeneralEstablished our target audience of women aged 12-24.To distribute our film and YouTube as it is a popular up and coming website.To certificate our film as a 12 as younger would not completely understand the meaning of the film.To use both Todorov’s and McKee’s narrative theories to create our films narrative.

5. Ancillary TasksPosterUse an image as the background of the poster.Keep it simple to avoid the poster looking too busy.Include a quote from a review.Have the title in larger letters.Have the three protagonists names printed in a line across the poster.Star rating.Generally portrait not landscape.Must be reflective of the film.ReviewInclude an image.Include a slogan.Have the title at the top in large letters. Release date.Star rating.You columns to write in.Give a brief description of the plot. Don’t give too much away.Talk about the cast and crews performance.End with a verdict of the film.

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