Film 1: Pasternak 

What did you like about the film? I liked the narrative and characters used in the short film as they were all linked so it was entertaining to see their connection to Gabriel Pasternak.	What didn’t you like? I think it was really fast-paced and all kind of happened at once, so I think that made it feel rushed in a way.
What ideas could you use? Narrative or style? I liked the style of the way in which the film was displayed cleanly with a flow and how the revelation of links to Pasternak began.	What ideas won’t you use? Why? I wouldn’t use the pace of the short film as I felt it was too rushed. Instead, I would maybe extend it a bit to add more effect and dramatize it a little more.

In-Depth Study – Film elements 

Film element	Example
Cinematography	Example 1: The shot of the plane taken from the middle of the aisle shooting all the way down from the front to the back of the plane.  Example 2: The wonky camera shot to show the plane’s turbulence and to emphasize the panic of the plane crash that is about to commence.
Editing	Example 1: The quick shots between each character.  Example 2: The cuts between the rocking plane and the passengers.
Sound	Example 1: Airport sounds (plane taking off, check in, plane crashing, etc.)  Example 2: Tense background music when revelation about Pasternak is formed

Inspirations – what ideas did this film give you for your own short film? 

Cinematography: I liked the camera shots that showed each angle and each character who would appear on the plane. I would use similar shots.	Editing: I would use the editing technique of switching quickly between each character to create tense emotion.
Sound: I would take the dramatic tense music in the background for my film because it added great effect to it.	Other: I did get inspiration from the plot as I thought it was a good narrative, in which they all discover they have a connection to Pasternak.

Film 3: Bombita

What did you like about the film? – The narrative, the convincing performances, the use of visual motifs.	What didn’t you like? – The sudden change of public opinion towards the man at the end, since we see beforehand that he is portrayed negatively in newspapers, which led to him losing his job.
What ideas could you use? Narrative or style? – the use of visual motifs, sympathetic and unsympathetic characters.	What ideas won’t you use? Why? – Visual Effects like explosions – too over the top and exaggerated.

In-Depth study: All elements

Feature	Example
Narrative structure	The events that occur back to back (e.g. the man missing his daughter’s birthday because he had to pay to get his car back, then getting stuck in traffic) are intended to build up the man’s anger with the corrupt system until he eventually reaches breaking point.
Establishing characters, setting, plot, theme	The very first event of the short is the protagonist taking part in the detonation of a building, showing the audience what his profession is and foreshadowing the eventual explosion of his car.
Mise-en-scene	As the car explodes, we see that the car park of towed cars is almost full. This implies that many others have suffered the same way the man has, hence why he is seen as a hero at the end of the film.
Cinematography	An extra long shot is used as the man walks up the office hallway to speak to the receptionist. The frame is empty besides the man and the building, suggesting his lack of support throughout the film.
Editing	A shot/reverse shot is used during the conversation between the man and the worker asking him to pay his fine. This builds suspense as the man grows more and more agitated while the employee remains calm.
Sound	As the man smashes a fire extinguisher against the glass barrier, some of the people behind him can be heard cheering. This too foreshadows his eventual reputation as a hero of the people.

Cinematography Example