narrative & genre

The genre I have chosen for my NEA film project is a mix of horror and drama. I have chosen this genre because it creates effect to my final film and opens up the variations of ideas I can use in my film.

I will be using a non-linear narrative in my film by using flashbacks to illustrate change in time and dramatize the scene. For this I was influenced by the flashbacks featured in La Jette.

short film influences

In terms of inspiration for the narrative of my film, I have been inspired by ‘Till Death Do Us Part’ and the plot twist featured in the film. Also as mentioned, I was inspired by La Jatte and the flashbacks featured in that.

In terms of cinematic influences, I was influenced by cinematography of the shot captured as the broom goes to look for the bride and he exists the kitchen door, with the camera being placed on the door itself, it creates a more personal shot as it incorporates point of view, adding a sense of realism. I will be using this technique in my film, when my character goes to open the washing machine door and the camera is placed on the door itself so we see it properly open.