The Making of the Story

 So, since I was told that we would be having an A level Media Studies class all the way back in April, it definitely gave me a lot more time to think about what I really want to do. I knew that I wanted to do a short film. Because preferably that what I enjoy doing. I love the process and concept of making one. I find it really intriguing how someone can be really creative, make a whole film idea, and is able to tell the story cinematically. With that being said I wanted to create a film short film that was different from anything else I have ever created or worked on. I wanted to steer away from the mystery, thriller, and horror genres. I wanted to create something that was more heart-warming and touching to the heart. Something more semimetal. I know most people would prefer a film that has some sort of action or makes them happy. But how about one that makes you cry... Not because of how sad it is, but because of how beautiful it is, hopefully.  I think film is definitely going to make the audience second guess their relationships with their parents, but I don't mean it in a harmful way. I mean it in a more eye-opening and being more appreciative towards your parent's type of way. 

In the process of making the film concept, I found it helpful to write down any and all ideas I had down, and then try to connect it to the film. I wasn't exactly writing the storyline in order. For example, I knew I wanted the film to include something with a mom having some sort of illness, and eventually passing away, and then how it affected the daughter.  I knew I wanted the story to revolve around some sort of letter, a museum, and the mom and daughter relationship. It was just making the puzzle fit that was the difficult part. Eventually after watching movies like " To All the Bright Places" and " The Fault in our Stars" I was more knowledgeable on how to execute my film. I will talk more about these films in future post but watching them helped me understand how writers were able to make such a sad but yet beautiful story.