Film 1: Pasternak 

What did you like about the film? The narrative was captivating and easily held my attention as the character of Pasternak remains a mystery throughout.	What didn’t you like? It was very fast paced which made me struggle to understand the story line.
What ideas could you use? Narrative or style? The idea they all encountered or had some significance to one individual was comedic and easily captures attention.	What ideas won’t you use? Why? The location, not on budget and I felt there wasn’t enough room. Everyone was closed off and I felt there were minimal ways the camera could be shit.

In-Depth Study – Film elements 

Film element	Example
Cinematography	Example 1: The shot of her walking is a tracking shot which adds significance as it slowly reveals her face (who she is). It creates a suspenseful   Example 2: The overhead shot of her attempting to put the suitcase away creates a difference in the other views/shots. It also shows the point of view of the suitcase.
Editing	Example 1: The freeze frame at the end made the short film have a sudden stop and let the audience think unpack the narrative themselves. It also gave us a moment to think/want to know who Pasternak is? What does he look like?   Example 2: The fast cuts when the plane has server turbulence. This creates chaos, it takes us on an emotional rollercoaster as it shows us the different reactions of each character.
Sound	Example 1: The diegetic noise of her high heels on the floor gave a heightened sense of suspense (wondering who they are).  It made her character seem very direct as the noise of her heels is very staccato.  Example 2: The mass of sound that came from everyone on the plane after he ask who knew the man. This created a large commotion between everyone and had an impact on the sound as it juxtaposes the sound when they first got onto the plane.

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

Cinematography: Overhead shots that seem like you are being watched.	Editing: Fast cuts that create a huge amount of tension between all characters.
Sound: Using diegetic sound all the way through as it shows that all noises are coming from the world of that film/short film.	Other:

Film 2: The Rats/Las Ratas 

What did you like about the film? I liked the different lighting used as it creates an interesting composition.	What didn’t you like? The gory scene at the end made me lose interest as I don’t like blood.
What ideas could you use? Narrative or style? I could use the idea of a vulnerable girl being insulted by an older man whose had an impact in her life.	What ideas won’t you use? Why? I won’t use the violence involved as it wouldn’t match the narrative i am planning.

In-Depth study – Mise-en-scène 

Feature	Example – how does it convey meaning or create an effect
Set Design	The two hatches that are at the front of the kitchen make an impact on the effect as it distinctly separates the two characters.
Costume	The costumes are casual, stereotypical waitress uniform. This creates an impact on the effect because it shows that she is like us (ordinary girl).
Space	The space is roomy yet tight. The kitchen is spacious however the seating area (main restaurant) is quite small.
Lighting	The lighting is article; it is dull and dimmed. This creates an effect and could signify to the audience the restaurant could be run down.
Composition	One scene has a composition that is so clear. The girl is in a cool toned white, blueish lighting and the older lady is in a brown, orange lighting. This creates an effect as it could relate to their moods.
Hair and makeup	No hair and make-up seem to be worn by any characters. This conveys to the audience that they are in a very casual setting.

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

Cinematography/Sound/Editing: When the short film is first introduced the show the exterior of the restaurant with diegetic sounds included and then it suddenly cuts to the interior of the restaurant. I like this sudden cut, and it has given me ideas for what I would like to do.	Narrative structure: The vulnerable girl and insulting older man have indicated an idea to me. It creates a deep effect on the audience and plays with their emotions.
Establishing characters, setting, plot, theme: When the music starts to play and adds dramatic effectiveness to the young girl explaining her relation to this man has given me and idea of how I want to establish my characters.	Creating enigmas: I like the fact that when the man was first seen you can feel tension however you do not know what is wrong, this creates an enigma that gets explained later in the short film.

Film 3: Bombita 

What did you like about the film? The relationships between the characters (his children). The child’s birthday party shows a bad relationship yet at the end it develops.	What didn’t you like? The narrative didn’t capture my attention. I think it needed a change in pace or lighting change. I thought it stayed on all one level.
What ideas could you use? Narrative or style? This use of a disagreement to boost the narrative (in bombita it was his car being towed which was the starter).	What ideas won’t you use? Why? The violence, smashing windows, exploding cars. Just not what I was to involve in the short film.

In-Depth study: All elements 

Feature	Example
Narrative structure	In short terms, he was engineer and one day his car was towed however, he believed that there was no yellow line where he parked so this means it was a legal parking area.
Establishing characters, setting, plot, theme	When establishing the man male he is seen doing his job (engineer) he is blowing up something for his job. This instantly makes him come across powerful and respected.
Mise-en-scene	The mise-en-scene captures the normal viewing of a city street.
Cinematography	Lots of different shot types were used to show action and reaction (when he is in the place to appeal his car being towed).
Editing	Jump cuts seem to be the main edit. From driving on the road to jumping to a cupcake getting its candle lit. Action reaction edits, texting on his phone to his reaction of the traffic he is sitting in.
Sound	Throughout Bombita the sound is always jumping and getting louder this can suggest how the character is feeling, constantly on edge and his rage is building.

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

Cinematography/Sound/Editing: The wide shots that vividly established the place he was at and captured everything.	Narrative structure: The relationships between his family members added some sympathy to the narrative.
Establishing characters, setting, plot, theme: There was only one main character, which made it easy to follow the plot.	Creating enigmas: As his nickname is La Bonita it created an enigma by already making the audience question why he is named that.

Film 4: Til Death do us Part/Hasta que la muerte nos separe 

What did you like about the film? I liked the narrative, the jealousy and the way they constructed it (turning the wife into being a chaotic character was funny and captivating.	What didn’t you like? I did not like the violence however I also thought the acting was not the best, it was somewhat unrealistic.
What ideas could you use? Narrative or style? Emphasizing on the dramatic parts just to uplift the narrative more.	What ideas won’t you use? Why? The location would not match my ideas.

In-Depth study: All elements 

Feature	Example
Narrative structure	The energy throughout the short film was entertaining and upbeat, even when she was crying there was always some comedic element involved into the narrative.
Establishing characters, setting, plot, theme	In this short film they quickly establish the different characters with lots of detail, and the plot follows the same format (unveiled quickly).
Mise-en-scene	The mise-en-scene correlates all together and neatly compliments one another. The big colourful room with a cake and loads of table and chairs clearly show it is a wedding reception.
Cinematography	They use various shot types, but I like when they use the close ups to clearly show the actions and reactions of the characters, it helps to show in depth of what they are truly feeling.
Editing	The jump cut used was effective, this happened when the husband was scene left on the top of the building and suddenly it jumps to the wife walking into the amin wedding demanding the music to be turned back on.
Sound	The sound used when they are dancing, and she has just found out he slept with his co-worker, the music gets more dramatic and louder as the scene unravels and continues to get worse (the narrative)

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

Cinematography/Sound/Editing: I want to have the same editing techniques, having a mixture of fast and slow.	Narrative structure: I like the linear narrative structure as it makes the story easy to follow yet still interesting.
Establishing characters, setting, plot, theme:  I like how each character’s characteristic is shown from the very start which makes it easier for the audience to communicate with.	Creating enigmas: After the women who the man so called cheated on is thrown into the mirror what happens to her next? Did he really cheat?