Session 1+2 Production Project

SUMMARY

We created a film based off of the Chocolate script.

Role

Screenwriter

Intention (SMART Goal)

By October 14th, as part of team #3, as screenwriter, I will have evidence of beginning middle and end by following this tutorial for session 1.

PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY

Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)

Billy Wilder – Made more than 60 films, versatile, some highly acclaimed. Wilder admired Ernest Lubtisch, a comedy writer, “wrings as much as possible out of every moment.” Wilder uses moments of comedy to deepen drama. Worked around “moral regulations” in Hollywood (similar to how we have to keep our films appropriate). Dialogue sharp and revealing, films surprising and provocative, have big emotions that are timeless.

Training Source(s)

5 Basic Elements

• Slug line (Scene heading)
  • Interior or exterior
  • Location
  • Description of time (day/night)
• Action
  • Write in present tense
  • First time character is introduced, name is capitalized
  • Capitalization calls attention to certain sounds
• Character Name
  • All caps, centered
  • If off screen (os)
  • If voiceover (vs)
• Dialogue
  • Centered, left alignment
  • Can be written in characters voice
• Parentheticals
  • Parentheses centered below character name and above dialogue
  • Blocks out a scene

Project Timeline

1. Planning
2. Storyboard
3. Shotlist
4. Location
5. Shooting
6. Reshooting
7. Editing
8. Export

Proposed Budget

n/a

PRODUCTION – ACTION

The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)

Film

Skills Commentary

Slideshow

Showed evidence of beginning middle and end on the chocolate script.

POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION

21st Century Skills

Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)

I grew and learned about creativity and problem solving when my team ran into obstacles and had to think of solutions to continue the creative process.

Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)

Our whole team had to communicate to make our film flow well, and as an actor I had to listen to the director/crew and be consistent.

Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)

I learned how to use celtx.

Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)

I learned how to work with a team at something we are all new at.

Reactions to the Final Version

“I like the spin you put on the script” – Michelle

“Some ADR was mixed up, actors were too loud” – Coletrane

Self-Evaluation of Final Version

Our film was simple, unexpected, emotional, and a good story.

Grammar and Spelling

Spellcheck

Editor

Sri W.