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)
- 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
- Planning
- Storyboard
- Shotlist
- Location
- Shooting
- Reshooting
- Editing
- Export
Proposed Budget
n/a
PRODUCTION – ACTION
The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)
Skills Commentary
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.