2. Short films Codes 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 Specific Drama Want 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. Dance Generally 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. General Established 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 Tasks Poster Use 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. Review Include 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.
