Film Final Project

Film Final Project

Story:
Basing on the Aesop Fable- The Fox and the Crow

Job:
Cameraman

Story Overview:
A girl is over-obsessed with fashion. Collecting a variety of different brands of handbags, purses, makeup, she is determined to be involved with the media, preferably the modeling industry. One day, her dream became a reality when an unknown man approaches her, asking whether she`s interested taking part in a modeling exhibition. Only barrier to lead to her dream is to pay $5000 for set-up. It continues on as the girl works hard, trying to find the money for her dream. In the process, other people warn her not to be too gullible and questions whether the man is lying. The girl totally ignores them and continues in search. As she finally has enough, she gives the money to the man and was asked to wait to be called. A few weeks pasted and still there was no call. The girl tries to call the man but the line has been disconnected. The girl then regrets for everything- includes losing friends.

Structure:
3 Act Structure
Act 1 Equilibrium- used as the introduction of girl
Act 1 Inciting Incident- unknown man appears and approaches girl, convinces her to pay for being a model
Act 2 Reversal- determined to find money to pay the unknown man
Act 3 Climax- suicidal decisions made by the girl- ignoring friends
Act 3 Equilibrium- regrets from the girl and tries to apologizes to her friends, lonely

Ideas for Camera-work:
Introduction of girl in Act 1- Medium shots to show the equilibrium of the film. Camera angle stays leveled so girl is not in belief of being a model.

Appearance of unknown man in Act 1- Over the shoulder shot may be used on the unknown man to show his current dominance. This also enables the audience to see the emotion of the gullible girl

Finishing of Act 1- Two characters standing parallel to each other, the unknown man leaves, walks towards the camera with a grin on his face which the girl doesn't see. Foreshadows the character of the unknown man.

Medium/Long Shots of Act 2- These are used to show the search for money. Camera angle may be put as high angle so it capture more of what the girl is doing.

Arguments with friends of Act 3- Also over the shoulder to show her disagreements with her friends. Shows her friend's concern over her decisions.

Giving money to unknown man- close-up/extreme close-up shots may be used, nervous looks on girl's face


Setting/Places looked at:
Outside Festival Walk when scammer comes meet (act 2)
Mong Kok hanging out with friend (act 1 possibly)
Some one's house (Search for money at home)
Some football/basketball court to show her regrets (last act)