My film is part of the 'drama' genre. This is the definition of a drama film. Mine fits this because it's based on a realistic character that we can all relate with due to the naturalism this fits in with Daniel Chandlers 'conventions of context' theory as it fits with the themes, props etc which are regarded as relating to the drama genre. We see/ hear her go through a rollercoaster of thoughts, telling the story of human struggle. She fights a battle in her head to remain positive when she starts to doubt he will turn up then when we see he doesn't.
Narrative theory
My film will be in linear but maybe with a flashback to show us what she's remembering as she thinks back to her first date with the man. This will show how she's feeling as she didn't think the last date was unsuccessful.
Todorov's theory of narrative equilibrium applies to my film because the equilibrium is she turns up to the cinema looking nice and sits waiting for her date. The disruption is the adverts ending and she starts to realise he may not turn up. The recognition is she gets a text from him with an excuse of why he's not coming. The attempt to repair is trying to enjoy the film on her own. Finally, the new equilibrium is as she walks out of the cinema she see's the man she was going on a date with with another girl, he had ditched her to meet someone else and she goes over to him and confronts him.
Blumer and Katz - Uses and gratification theory
For the spectator my film will create personal relationship. This is because in the film the main character is someone relatable, the audience will feel a element of guilt and her thoughts are very relatable. It is easy for the audience to put themselves in her shoes as its realistic. We don't learn anything and although the film does entertain it is not the dominant reading. I want the audience to escape from reality a little bit. Typically in a cinema we go to take our mind off things and amerce into the film - as my film is set in a cinema I want the escapism to reflect through to the viewers.
Character expression and movement
The movements and facial expression of the main character is key because we hear her thoughts and the expressions to match what she's thinking. Due to my film being set in a cinema, she will be sitting down 90% of the time so facial expression will be discrete as she's sitting on her own and we want it to be realistic. However, they will be bold and the emotions will be clear. The performance will be really important to make the audience believe the thoughts are hers.
Setting
For the setting of my film I want it to be primarily in a cinema. However, this is obviously a difficult idea so I am going to use my local cinema in Wymondham. The cinema is called the regal. Inside it is a very typical looking cinema with rows of seats all facing a big screen. Having the cinema in Wymondham makes it very accessible. My film will very briefly be set outside at the end and at the very start so that we can see her going in and out. By seeing her enter the building when it comes to her walking out we will know where she is and that the man who ditched her was not far away from the cinema.
Lighting techniques
When it comes to lighting it my be quite difficult as I want the film to be relatively dark because this will make the classic cinema effect. However, I need the main character's face to be relatively lit up because her facial expressions need to be seen. I don't want her spot lighted though as this isn't very naturalistic and will point her out too obviously. The darkness also may be a issue because I want the other people watching the film to be relatively seen, the audience do not need to be able to see everything they do/ reactions but I do want them to be noticeable.
Sound techniques
The main sounds in my film will be non-diegetic as a voiceover. There will be a few diegetic sounds like snippets of the sounds from the film they are watching at the cinema. The voiceover will be effective in hearing the main characters thoughts and feelings. This will help tackle the background sounds.
Editing techniques
The editing in my film will be fairly simple to keep the film as naturalistic as possible. There will be a establishing shot of her walking into the cinema. A pan of her walking to her seat. Then after that it will me majority, if not all medium and close up shots. I want to keep the camera still and just almost be closer and further from the main character.
Previous research
Watching other short films has helped me find inspiration for my own film and I have seen some amazing ones. However, it has also taught me to keep my film idea realistic and within my reach. I have seen some films which look naff and like they are trying to do to much. Therefor, I kept my idea simple yet effective.
Inspiration
I have took a lot of inspiration from the short film 'the arrival'. This is where I got my idea of having my main characters thoughts in voice overs through the whole film. This is the short film:
Things I want to avoid
I want to avoid my film looking fake and staged. I do not want my film to not be relatable. This is why my characters are so important. I also will be avoiding any horrible background sound is scenes. I want it to be simple yet effective.
How my work will be creative and original
I believe that my work will be original because it is set in a cinema and this is a unique location. It is creative because we hear thoughts that match expressions of the character instead of dialog between people as this is quite generic and typical in a film. You also will never see the mans face - creating a bit of suspense there too.
(I am still awaiting to see if this is possible due to covid-19 restrictions)
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