mise en scene: In city of god the Mise en scene is really good. The directors thought about the different time period of the film and altered the sets to match those in real life. for example: the drug house is very bare and has little decoration of warmth about it. However Bernice’s house is more homely and has utensils and decorations on the walls like pots and pans

sound: The use of needle drops build suspense as it gets the audience more engaged. In this case it is bunny’s death which turns out to be a massive turning point in the narrative of the film.

The use of Leit Motifs such as the ones use for Lil ze and goose; are used as it make the audience make the connection between the music and the character. The music also describes the character such as there intentions or personality like with lil ze. His leitmotif is more rash and rough music

cinematography

The use of 360 degree shots in this scene is very clever as it describes the entire narrative. On one side you have Lil ze and the gangs such as Carrots etc and on the other side you have the police who are trying to stop the conflict. In the middle is rocket who isnt one a certian side and is trying to document the whole thing.

editing

the use of the captions maker it clearer when a subplot has begun and helps give context behind certain characters

My film will follow a linear narrative with an adventure genre.

Inspiration has been taken from multiple short films such “‘Til Death Do Us Part” and “Pastanak” and so I will be trying to replicate certain individual camera shots used in those films. In addition, the cinematography used “Les Rats” can work in mine quite nicely.

I am planning to film my Nea short film at Trinity woods.

This is a public area therefore permission from the land owner is not needed.

I am planning to record at sunset to improve the mise en scene of my film and in doing so will avoid disturbing other people walking by.

This would be my iconic shot because it is the scene where lil ze get shot by the runts. This scene is so iconic as there is a sense of revenge from the runts after lil ze shot one of the runts in the hand.

I would give the film an 8/10. this is because I like how the narrative was fairly straight forward to to follow. i like how the subplots intertwined with the main narrative giving us more context to certain characters. i like the use of cinematography as it is fairly messy but this gives a rough atmosphere to the film which portrayed how life was like at that time

The Thief Gets Finessed

Characters:

Luke
Zach
The Thief

Now your probably wondering how I ended up in this situation. and I’m not gonna lie , I’m wondering the same thing, when i got this call from my mate Zach i thought it would just be some easy money, just a normal walk in the woods like we usually do. not some life threatening wild goose chase. if i knew that was part of it i would have stayed at home

Luke is is his living room, frantically playing on the PS4. After much stressing and shouting, Luke’s character dies on the TV. He throws the controller down in frustration and picks up his phone. On it is a message from Zach. He clicks on the message and reads allowed:

Scene one:

(Luke gets a call from Zach)

Luke: Heey whats up bro

Zach is stood in some random car park

Zach: Yo Have you seen the news

Luke: Nah what’s up

Zach: so basically some guy has stolen this artefact from a museum in Goreville.

Luch: what jersey heritage

Zach: yeh that one, anyway he’s on the run and the police have said the artefact is worth at least 50k. so all we got to do is get this thing and were fifty K richer

Luke: oh alright, I’m on my way; ill bring some gear

Zach: see you in 10

little montage of Zach getting equipment

Scene two

Luke running across field with a bag and stopping in front of Zach, panting.

Zach: You took your time!

Luke: Yeh, well you try running fast when you are carrying around someone else’s stuff!

Zach: Excuses, excuses. Anyway, you said you were bringing gear?

Luke: What, you mean this gear?

Luke throws a bag down on the floor. Zach opens the bag and pulls out 2 torches,, 2 sets of camo gear, , a trowel, a map and 2 pens.

Zach: Perfect!

Luke: So come on, so what did you see then? What’s the genius plan then?

Zach: Well, here’s what I was thinking.

Zach takes the map and spreads it out on the grass between them. He then takes the pens.

Zach: So we are here, right. I was up here earlier and saw lights coming from over here [he circles a point on the map] I think the this was trying to signal to someone to escape. So I say we head in this direction and see if we can find where he’s hiding. Then we tell the police and, boom, big fat cash prize.

Luke: I’m not sure Zach, what if one of us gets caught?

Zach: That won’t happen.

Luke: How can you be so sure? You have got no idea how this will play out.

Zach: Just trust me Luke, yeah? It’s nearly dark. This is the perfect time to strike.

Luke: Whatever you say mate, but I still don’t like it!

Scene three:

Cut to Zach and Luke in the forest where the path splits in two.

Luke: Which way now?

Zach. I don’t know man. I’ll go this way and you go that way. Remember we got our radios for communication. If you see anything then hide in the bushes and radio me. You got it?

Luke: And what if you don’t reply?

Zach: Stop worrying Luke – I’ll be there.

Luke: Err….OK got it. Well, I guess I’ll see you in a bit.

Luke and Zach salute and then split off.

Green camera shot. following Zach

Crackly radio is heard

Luke: What the fuck bro; i thought this was some random guy. not an armed robber. this is not worth it

Zach: Oh my bad, did i leave that bit out. anyway were n to deep now, and remember for 50 K this is worth it

Luke: oh whatever. just be safe

Scene four:

Cut to Luke in the middle of the forest path, walking quietly.

Luke pings his walkie talkie.

Luke: Alpha Brava, are you OK?

Zach (on radio): Alpha Brava is doing fine. How is you?

Luke: Yeah all good my side. Just checking in.

Zach. Alright. See you soon.

Cut to Zach, looking at map. Not watching his footing

Zach: Should be around here.

Zach trips up and rolls over. when he looks up, a man in a mask (the thief) is standing over him

Cut to black.

Cut to black.

Luke walking through the woods, looking around nervously. He finds a spot to hide and waits for Zach. He then hears a voice shouting in a clearing ahead.

Zach: GET OFF ME! LET ME GO! I WAS JUST WALKING, I SWEAR!

Luke runs forward and crouches behind a bush and see Zach tied to a tree. With Thief in front of him.

Thief: Well explain to me why you had all this ?

Thief empties Zach’s backpack on the floor in front of him.

Thief: I’ve come this far, there’s nothing left to do than get rid of you!

Zach: No! Please – I wont say anything I swear.

Thief: Do you think I’m a fool! [he raises a big rock] you should have stayed at home boy….

Cut to Luke

Luke jumps up from behind the bush. He picks up a rock and throws it at the thief. The thief falls over, unconscious.

Luke runs over to Zach. Picks up a knife from the guards pocket and starts to cut the rope holding Zach

Zach: Thank god you came Luke. I cannot thank you enough. I thought I was a gonner!

Luke: All I’m going to say is “I did warn you.”

Zach: Yeh you did. Now lets get out of here.

Luke: What? No way. You think I’ve done all this for nothing. We came for something and we are gonna leave with it.

Zach: I’m not staying here! I’ve almost died.

Luke: And I almost died saving your ass, now get up and grab the duffel bag!

[Zach smiles hesitantly, then grabs the bag from next to the thief and the boys run off into the trees. Just in time, as thy run a roar is heard behind them]

Thief: Oi, don’t you dare!

The thief chases after the boys but can’t catch them

Montage of boys running and thief chasing but getting more tired

The boys get to the opening of the forest, then scene changes to Luke’s living room. They fall and, panting, to their knees.

Zach: We’re safe here Luke

Luke: let me tell you this, im never doung something like that agin

sound

when Mercedes is singing the lullaby the scene gives off an innocent feeling Although this transitions into Mercedes doing something sketchy. as the scene transitions so does the music going from a simple lullaby in a major tone to some ominous minor music

mise en scene

the use of different types of foods on the table tell us a lot about the scene. in the scene with the pale man the room would be fairly hot and so the use of fresh bright fruit is used to make Ophelia want to disobey orders

in the scene with the Capitan in the real world. the food looks more dull and homey giving the impression that this is the real world

cinematography

the use of high and low angle shots shows a clear level of who’s in charge. as Capitan Vidal ises low angle shots it gives the impression that he is looking down at the camera

editing: the use of the wipe makes the 2 scenes seem connected and make it clear to the viewers this is all in the same world.

Overall I would give the film a solid 8 out of 10. the plot and the cinematography was really good as was the narrative structure of the film. one of the most memorable scenes for me would be the scene with the eye monster or the scene when the captain is shaving and his face is cut.

However one thing that annoyed me was the ending

this is my iconic shot as this scene makes Capitan Vidal look like an iconic villain.

very late.

joker: 1:26:02-1:30:11

Arthur kills Randell and spares the little man

moonlight: 1:01:39- 1:03:35

Chiron kills the bully