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The proposal outlines a short film called "Split Personality" that will follow a protagonist throughout their day, with events on the right side depicting a good day and events on the left depicting a bad day, with a twist ending of something good happening on the bad side. The film will be a comedic, naturalistic reality piece influenced by drama and comedy genres, shot in color with locations at a school, bedroom, and public space. The sole main character will be a teen aged 15-18, requiring a school uniform, bedroom items, and school equipment as props.
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![PROPOSAL SHEET
My Film Short Proposal
Name
Mike Yiadom
Working title for film
Split Personality
Idea or theme
Outline of narrative [storyline] Two sides of the protagonist, the short film will contain the
protagonist throughout the day with particular events happening to
him/her. The right side will show a good day and everything going
right for the protagonist. The left side will show everything going
bad for the main character and will have a bad day. but the twist
will be that something good will happen to the bad side
Style and genre influences
Eg. Drama /comedy
black and white/colour
Real life/animation
Naturalistic/abstract
Comedy,
Reality
and naturalistic
Locations School
A Bedroom
Public space
Casting
The only main characters would be the same person. And he would
be a teen, aged 15-18.
Props/costumes/make-up
School uniform
Bedroom equipment’s
School equipment’s
Equipment/resources
Camera, tripod](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/shortfilmproposal30sept-130930061046-phpapp02/85/Short-film-proposal-1-320.jpg)
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The document outlines plans for a British social realist drama film. The plot involves a young boy named Jamie who was born with deformed limbs and abandoned by his father. Jamie struggles until his caretaker Julie encourages him to join a wheelchair basketball team. Through basketball, Jamie finds success, friendship, and purpose. He leads the team to win gold at the Paralympics, becoming a national icon. The film aims to represent the struggles of everyday life through unknown actors, with themes of sadness transforming to happiness by the uplifting ending.
Potential Genre
The document discusses the genre of social realism films. It provides characteristics of the genre, including depicting everyday working class lives and struggles, the use of handheld cameras and location shooting for a sense of realism, linear narratives focused on social issues, and casting non-professional actors. Example films mentioned show social issues like prostitution, abortion, and poverty. The genre aims to represent real life in an authentic way through its stylistic techniques and subject matter.
Jv evaluation presentation for media a2 2010
The document describes a teaser trailer created for the fictional horror film "Redrum3X". It provides details on the plot, characters, themes, filming techniques, locations and conventions used to craft an effective trailer in the horror genre. Research was conducted on other horror films and trailers for inspiration. Audience feedback was gathered through various online platforms to improve the trailer.
Jv evaluation presentation final media a2 2010 horror Project
The document provides details about the production of a teaser trailer for a horror film called Redrum3X. It discusses the characters, themes, locations, techniques, and conventions used to craft the teaser trailer, film poster, and a magazine cover profile for the film's director. Research into existing horror media informed the creative choices for these promotional materials. Audience feedback was gathered through online platforms and focus groups.
Group Film Proposal
A film proposal outlines a short film about a 12-year old boy who wishes to be treated more like an adult on his 13th birthday. He wakes up the next morning as a 40-year old man with many new responsibilities. As he skipped past decades of life experiences, simple tasks are now difficult for him like cooking, waking on time, and paying bills. The style will be a comedic drama filmed in color with naturalistic settings like bedrooms, a park, and featuring the young boy and older man he becomes through makeup and costumes like a school uniform and suit. Resources needed include a camera, tripod, script, and storyboard.
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The document provides details about the plot, characters, themes, and techniques used in a horror film trailer, poster, and magazine cover created by the author. It discusses the story of a student who discovers a mysterious website and becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. Key elements include an isolated school setting, themes of good vs evil, and the use of found footage-style filming techniques and fast cuts to create suspense. Feedback was gathered from viewers using online surveys and focus groups. The author learned about designing for different media formats and improving work based on audience response.
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The document traces the history of film from its origins in the late 19th century to modern times. Some of the earliest innovations included the praxinoscope in 1877 and film creation on paper rolls in 1888. By the 1920s, films started including soundtracks in addition to images. Today, the global film industry earns billions and is dominated by genres like action, comedy, and animated films. Blockbuster franchises such as Batman and Harry Potter have had worldwide box office earnings exceeding $1 billion.
Pitch
The document outlines plans for a short film about a 17-year-old boy named Sam Tyler struggling with schizophrenia. The film will use stylistic elements from Juno and Submarine to depict Sam's perspective and journey through his internal struggles as his grip on reality deteriorates. Scenes will take place at Sam's house, school, on public transportation, and at the beach to represent places where Sam both fits and feels safe versus those where he does not due to his condition. The film aims to educate audiences and reduce stigma about mental health issues commonly faced by 17-year-old males.
Genre analysis
Drama is a genre of film or television programming that tells a serious story focused on realistic characters and emotional struggles. It aims to depict realistic situations, settings, and conflicts. Some key characteristics of drama films include a realistic narrative, normal locations, simpler camerawork and editing to enhance realism, and a focus on serious dramatic themes like addiction, prejudice, or family conflicts. The genre allows audiences to relate to everyday problems and find hope in difficult situations through an honest portrayal of human struggles.
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The document describes plans for a horror film titled "Redrum3X" including conventions and techniques used in the teaser trailer, film poster, and magazine cover. Key elements include characters like the innocent victim and psychologically damaged characters. Locations include an isolated cemetery. Editing techniques like fast cuts and varied camera angles are discussed. Feedback was gathered from audiences online.
Horror Genre Conventions A2 Media
The document outlines conventions of the horror genre including settings that isolate characters, technical techniques like camera angles and lighting to build tension, common iconography like dark colors and masks, narrative structures featuring a protagonist battling an antagonist, character types such as heroes and villains, and themes of good vs. evil, the supernatural, and insanity.
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Jv evaluation presentation final media a2 2010 horror Project
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Short film proposal
- 1. PROPOSAL SHEET My Film Short Proposal Name Mike Yiadom Working title for film Split Personality Idea or theme Outline of narrative [storyline] Two sides of the protagonist, the short film will contain the protagonist throughout the day with particular events happening to him/her. The right side will show a good day and everything going right for the protagonist. The left side will show everything going bad for the main character and will have a bad day. but the twist will be that something good will happen to the bad side Style and genre influences Eg. Drama /comedy black and white/colour Real life/animation Naturalistic/abstract Comedy, Reality and naturalistic Locations School A Bedroom Public space Casting The only main characters would be the same person. And he would be a teen, aged 15-18. Props/costumes/make-up School uniform Bedroom equipment’s School equipment’s Equipment/resources Camera, tripod