PRODUCTION DIARY WEEK 12

This past week we have been studying the representation of women in the media and by the media. This is a powerpoint presentation created by our teacher to help us understand how to answer the question in Section B of our mock Media exams. Included in this presentation are theories of the representation of women and identity by some of the famous theorists such as Laura Mulvey and David Buckingham. We have our A2 mock exams on the 2nd of December and this presenattion will help us understand and answer the question on media and collective identity in Section B.

PRODUCTION DIARY WEEK 11

After failed reheasal plans with my cousin last week, I continued rehearsing my lines to get into character so that when we get to shoot my short film, I will be prepared and the shooting time will be reduced. This past week I have also been thiking about what soundtrack/music that I will like to add to my short film. As the content of my short film will be solely based on the dialogue between the two characters (the radical Muslim and the moderate Muslim), I decided that it does not need any music or soundtrack that will distract my target audience from its message. Therefore I have decided that the only areas of the film that will have any soundtrack or music are the start of the film, any areas in the dialogue of the two characters to create tension and at the end of the short film. Now that I know where I want the sounds to be, I will be deciding more on which sounds I will be using after carrying out some research.

PRODUCTION DIARY WEEK 10

HOLIDAY REHEARSALS SETBACKS

I planned to meet up with my cousin on Friday to rehearse the script. However he contacted me to inform me that he will be unable to make it because he was called in by his employer to work. His work commitments are important so we arranged to meet this coming week when he is free.
I on the other hand have been rehearsing my lines so that when we meet to rehearse it will be easier. I have been doing my rehearsals in front of my mirror taking it as a camera/ an audience that I have to focus on. I also timed my lines to know the duration so that it won't exceed the limited time allocated for the short film. 

REHEARSALS OVER THE HOLIDAYS

On Monday I contacted my cousin to arrange a time for us to rehearse. He came over today but as he has a busy schedule due to work commitments, he only had enough time to read over the script and voice his opinion on it. He admitted that it was well written and he said that he can play the role as he loves the character. As he had to leave for work we only had 30 minutes to discuss the script and he took a copy with him to memorise his lines so that when next we meet we will be able to rehearse easily. We have arranged to meet on Friday as that is his day off from work, we will have an intensive all day rehearsals in front of my parents to have their feedback on our acting. 

HALF TERM

PRODUCTION DIARY WEEK 8&9

I am happy to have completed the final draft of my script and eventually coming up with a suitable title for the film. Having completed the script, I will now have to map out the the sequence of events in the film on a storyboard. In the storyboard I will be drawing each stage of the film with notes on music, lighting, costume and location. I will also be doing some research into suitable instrumental sounds to use in the short film hence I wont be using music. After creating the storyboard, I will be doing camera tests to decide on which camera will be most suitable for which aspect of the film.

SCRIPT-FINAL DRAFT

Script Final draft

A TITLE FOR MY SHORT FILM!!!!

After some deliberation, I have finally came up with a suitable title for my short film. I decided to make  my film's title a rhetorical question because rhetorical questions engulf the attention of the audience and keeps them thinking of possible answers. It also gives them the platform to discuss their own opinions so that when they actually watch the film and see the facts provided, they can either stick to their opinion or change their perspective on the topic. I chose to name my film 'Does Islam encourage bigotry?' because hence the film tackles the misconception that Islam encourages terrorism, it was best to introduce the audience to what the film will be about. I chose the word bigotry instead of extremism because this will  make the audience think as it is a rare word and will take the film more sriously.

COMMENTS THAT I HAVE RECEIVED ABOUT THE FIRST DRAFT OF MY SCRIPT.

These were the comments I received on the frist draft of my script. I personally believe that I must write a detailed and captivating script for my short film because it is where the message lies. I am happy with the comments that I have received so far, I will be taking the areas to be improved mentioned by my dad and school mate into consideration when making the modifications for my final script.