Our idea for a short film

Over summer, me and my partner Jacob have been discussing various genre and story ideas for this years short film. We thought that the earlier we started brainstorming the better advantage we would have in exploring and developing through audience feedback. So far we have received very positive feedback. Our film idea is about a collapse of a marriage through the eyes of a child. This is a very brief summary of the plot but we have spoken to our teacher about how to improve and eventually develop the idea. We were very interested in telling a story that would stay with the audience after they had finished watching it. We have audience research about divorce and how a child copes when they are going through this tough time in their life. Getting a response from someone who has experienced a divorce is very useful in portraying a realistic view from our protagonists eyes.

Our investment in films is mainly the Art house genre. We were very implicit about deviating from high concept genres. We have already planned a few shots that we are planning on including in our film. We have started test shoots to see what shots will work and could be used. Some of the shots we have tried to include have both worked and failed. By starting to look at locations and different variety of shots it will only give us more time to discuss what will be used in our final product. Having a clear idea including a 25 word treatment will only improve our story and characters.

The subject of divorce is a very common theme that young people experience. A realistic Drama in an Art house form is the genre that we want to use. Me and my partner Jacob have already done research regarding the subject of divorce. 'What Maisie Knew' set in New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle. This is a perfect example of a young girls confusion and insecurity about her parents constant arguing. Her life is very unsettled and never knows who to trust or to see as her real mother and father. My partner Jacob's parents are divorced which gives us an advantage about his view about divorce. With his knowledge and viewing of this film, it has inspired us to get deep into the theme and make it as realistic as possible.