Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Friday, 4 October 2013
Film Narrative
Narrative for short films is essentially a fancy word for how the story is told. The structure for short films is that the ending either has a specific meaning or that there is a twist in the end. The enigma of a short film is often set out in the opening minute, and it entices the audience to pay attention throughout. The best type of short films have an 'unexpected' twist in the end, where the audience is caught completely off guard, although some of the best short films around often have a message or value that they try to put across. Both ways can be very effective and keep the audience interested.
The making of Short films.
The actual production of short films is essentially the same as feature lengths. The way that they differ, is the short film are half the time funded by the people making the film, and the other half made by aspiring directors, hoping to break into the mainstream film industry. People can still go to companies and pitch their ideas in order to gain donations for their short films. However this way will almost guarantee a lost for the companies, as short films don't make a lot of money.
The post-production is different as well as the way they are distributed. Short films are either posted online or sent off to film festivals in order to gain feedback and an audience, whereas for feature length films, the rights of the films are bought out and played at designated cinemas or specially bought for locations. A lot more work in distribution has to be done for short films, in comparison with feature length films.
The post-production is different as well as the way they are distributed. Short films are either posted online or sent off to film festivals in order to gain feedback and an audience, whereas for feature length films, the rights of the films are bought out and played at designated cinemas or specially bought for locations. A lot more work in distribution has to be done for short films, in comparison with feature length films.
Distribution of Short Films
The audience for short films are different to feature length films. Feature films are aimed a lot more towards Mainstream audience, and are often shown in multiplex'. Since the demand for short films are nowhere near the same as feature length film, the ways of distributing these films have only been limited to specifically licensed film festivals. At these festivals, film makers from all around are able to send their film's in for audience feedback and to see if they can generate some sort of money for their work.
Due to the creation of the internet, distributing short films have become so much easier and simplier. Websites like Youtube are a primary example of anyone can create and upload their short film in order to generate an audience and feedback. Also with the invention of social media sites like Twitter, it's even easier to generate and audience.
Due to the creation of the internet, distributing short films have become so much easier and simplier. Websites like Youtube are a primary example of anyone can create and upload their short film in order to generate an audience and feedback. Also with the invention of social media sites like Twitter, it's even easier to generate and audience.
Who Are The Target Audience For My A2 Short Film?
A2:
The demographic for my up and coming short film will be the C1 social grade, with people aged between 30-49. The reason for this is because my short film is a homage to the old Sci-Fi masterpiece, Rod Serlings 'The Twilight Zone', and that most adults of whom grown up with this television show are now aged between the for mentioned age bracket. Seeing as this is a very iconic and much influential type of television, many people are interested in it and as the topics that Serling focuses on are very representable to many people (Eye of the Beholder is very specific in this), many people can relate.
My secondary target audience are students, preferably film students, but any students that are in college till Uni. The reasoning behind this is because Serling set the landmark for the modern day Sci-Fi, and to an extent Psychological thriller genre, and the themes presented in each episode are to such a significance that any viewer can relate to it. Students that are learning their trade in the film industry should take 'The Twilight Zone' into consideration for the reasons presented above.
The demographic for my up and coming short film will be the C1 social grade, with people aged between 30-49. The reason for this is because my short film is a homage to the old Sci-Fi masterpiece, Rod Serlings 'The Twilight Zone', and that most adults of whom grown up with this television show are now aged between the for mentioned age bracket. Seeing as this is a very iconic and much influential type of television, many people are interested in it and as the topics that Serling focuses on are very representable to many people (Eye of the Beholder is very specific in this), many people can relate.
My secondary target audience are students, preferably film students, but any students that are in college till Uni. The reasoning behind this is because Serling set the landmark for the modern day Sci-Fi, and to an extent Psychological thriller genre, and the themes presented in each episode are to such a significance that any viewer can relate to it. Students that are learning their trade in the film industry should take 'The Twilight Zone' into consideration for the reasons presented above.
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
Script
Script
Intro scene
(no acting), intro music plays:
Scene 1
NARRATOR
Have you
ever wanted to dive into the realm between fantasy and reality? Through this
door is a different dimension, a dimension of sight, sound and mind. Once you
go through this door, there’s no going back. There are things that you can’t
explain. You have gone into...
The Twilight
Hour
Fades to black
Scene 2
Establishing shot, Ext shot, Day
Characters are sitting around and on
the bench in focus, laughing and giggling. Title comes up “What are your
thoughts?” by James Robinson.
NARRATOR
(off screen)
Here we have
a group of friends, but not all is as it seems...
Pause...
Camera pans to the left, NARRATOR is
shown and comes into focus whilst characters go out of focus, wearing a suit
with his hands in front of him
NARRATOR
...See, there is some stuff
that we, the beholder, cannot see. One of these kids has a secret that only he
knows about, and is he the only one? Find out from the eyes of MICHAEL, here...
On the Twilight Hour.
Camera turns back to original
position and zooms into the characters on the bench.
Cut to character 1 (JAMES) talking
to the group, close-up,
JAMES: Hey
guys, you want one of these?
JAMES hands out a bag of sweets and
passes it around to everyone, leaving MATT till last
JAMES: Oh, umm, here you go MATT
MATT takes out some sweets, looking depressed.
JAMES'
thoughts: Oh God. MATT is such a freak, why did Sir have to make us look after
him?
Camera cuts to MATT looking down
MATT: Thanks
Cuts to SHANE at the back, talking to MATT
MATT: So,
umm yeah. We’ll do this...
SHANE interrupts
SHANE: Hey (pushes MATT on the shoulder),
look who it is
Cuts to group of 3 girls walk over
to the bench
GIRL 1: Hey,
any of you guys got the sheet?
SHANE: Yeah
MATT has
GIRL 1: Umm,
yeah thanks....
Cuts to MATTl pulling a sheet out of
his bag, then handing it over to ... the camera pans along with the paper
...: Ha ha,
yeah thanks
...
Thoughts: MATT is such a weirdo.
Group of girls walk off, then cuts
to MATT again, wiping a tear from his eye
MATT: Umm
guys... *Sniffs*
The group turn towards MATT
MATT: I’ve
got to go now. I’ll umm *sniffs* see you all tomorrow
GROUP
ALLTOGETHER: Yeah see ya mate
Camera follows behind Michael
walking away, end of scene.
Scene 2
Establishing shot, EXT. Night,
outside House
Camera pans up the house to a dimly
lit window, then cuts to Michael in he’s room, looking distraught, with his
knees into his chest, high angle shot
Shouting from downstairs
MUM: I don’t
know what’s wrong!
DAD: Well
neither does his teachers!
MATT turns his head; see a tear go
down his eye, camera cuts to a stair
Case
Mum and Dad mumbling, can’t really
make it out
DAD: ...Fine
I’ll go check on him
Dad walks upstairs, see his shadow
on the wall, camera cuts between shadow and Michael between
conversations
DAD: MATT,
are you alright?
MATT: Yeah,
I’m fine thanks
DAD: Are you
sure?
MATT: Yeah,
I’m sure. Thanks Dad.
DAD’S
THOUGHTS: I really don’t know what’s up with him
Camera cuts the MATT, turning the
lights off.
Scene 3
INT. Classroom day, close up of
teacher
HARRY: Okay
everyone, we got a new student today. He’s name is...
JACK:
HARRY: Oh yes, JACK. Take a seat next to MATT, JACK
Camera follows JACK to he’s seat. Cuts to MATT,
and JACK take his seat next to him.
HARRY: Alright class, we have a test
today. JACK, guess you picked a bad day to join eh’? Don’t worry, just try your
best.
MATT (THOUGHTS): Ah, why does the
New kid have to sit next to me
JACK (THOUGHTS): Well I don't really want
to sit next to you either
JACK and MATT both realise that they read each other’s minds
BOTH: Woah...
Scene 4:
INT. Hallway, day,
mid-shot of MATT and JACK
MATT: So you can read minds too?
JACK: Shush. I’ll tell you outside
MATT and JACK walks. Camera
cuts
Scene 5:
Ext. Day, mid-shot of
MATT and JACK
JACK: So yeah, I can read minds
MATT: I thought I was the only one
JACK: so when did you first realise?
MATT: When I was a lot younger, I could hear
my
Parents saying things about each other,
bad things
JACK: I’m sorry about that man
MATT and JACK walk over to the benches, MATT notices JAMES and
SHANE
MATT: Oh hey guys, JACK this is JAMES and
SHANE
JAMES and SHANE: Alright mate
MATT: Well, seeing as you two are here, I’m
going to go
Get lunch
JACK: Can we get you guys anything?
SHANE: Umm...
MATT: Don’t worry... I’ll get the crisp...
Camera cuts to SHANE with a shocked expression on his face
Fades to BLACK
Narrator: So... even if you think you’re
alone. There’s
Always someone out there like you... Always...
Credits.
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