For the purposes of the DP film course, filmmaker intentions are specific aims that students formulate in order to guide their work in each chosen film production role.

These intentions are likely to arise from exposure to influences from films and filmmakers, and should be used to lead the practical exploration and experimentation in each film production role.

Filmmaker intentions should be authentic and meaningful personal goals that the student is passionate about fulfilling. These intentions could be as simple as developing a new skill or attempting a specific technique in their production work (such as creating a silhouette as a cinematographer or using a mask to create the effect of binoculars as editor) or might be more abstract, attempting to create work that echoes a recognizable film style or the creation of a particular mood through their filmmaking work (such as the photographic feel of Grapes of Wrath [1940] or the use of photographic stills seen in Run Lola Run [1998]).

Film guide 31 / 75 Students may or may not necessarily fulfill their stated filmmaker intentions in their production work, and they should be encouraged to reflect on the process of learning in this area.

This work goes to the heart of the IB learner profile and requires students to approach their learning with forethought, independence and a willingness to fail and try again.

This is the very essence of being a risk-taker. Students are bound to come across successes and challenges in equal measure as they attempt to fulfill their filmmaker intentions.

It is important that, from the outset, students perceive the value of failure as part of their process of learning in this work

Cinematographer—responsible for the camera and for achieving the artistic and technical decisions related to the framed image.

Director—responsible for the artistic and logistic aspects of the production, visualising the script and guiding the other individuals involved in the film in order to fulfill their artistic vision.

Editor—responsible for assembling the raw footage, selecting shots and constructing the film in order to meet the artistic vision for the film.

Sound—responsible for capturing, creating, sourcing and assembling the audio elements of the film.

Writer—responsible for writing the screenplay, for updating the script during production and for supporting others in realizing the artistic intentions for the film. Can only be used for Role 3 (Complete narrative)

Optional roles include : Costume or Set Design, Composer, Animation, Make-Up, Visual FX etc. Cannot be used for Role 3.

•All 4 essays on technical codes – Bladerunner( mise- en-scene), The Shining (cinematography), Whiplash (editing) and Dunkrik (sound).

•Your planning grid for your Portfolio showing which three roles you are undertaking for each project with more detailed planning for the first role (fill in column one in detail).

•One finished version of a piece of evidence (30-60 second clip) for your first role.

On P4 of the last day of term we’ll be having a Xmas film quiz with prizes