Friday, 4 November 2016

A look into existing short films for Idea 4....

Over the summer I looked at a number of short films that explored the ideas of bullying, mental abuse, passive aggressive behavior, multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia and all sorts of other mental health issues. Below are a few that I've looked at with annotations underneath them indicating why they inspire me and why I like them. 

Emotional Abuse - A short film by Daria Azizian

This 3 minute short film explores the idea of emotional abuse and bullying, and the harsh repercussions it can have on the individuals that experience it. The film is no more than a campaign against the injustices of bullying, cautioning us to be mindful of our words and how we treat others. 



Project smile- A short film by Robert Pretschner and Said Wali

Short, simple and straight to the point are words that come to mind when I see this. This short effectively demonstrates the power of smiling, and how a simple smile can brighten someone's day. However, what I'm interested in most about this film is the overall look and feel; it's look I would like to emulate in my short film.  



Imagine- A short film by Carl Mason and John F. McDonald

This emotional award winning short film follows the story of a young couple and how they have to cope with the harsh reality of possibly losing their daughter at a young age to a very rare incurable disease called Niemann Type C. This type of disease is terminal and causes neurological decline and dementia. Approximately 800 or so people in the world suffer from it and the majority of the sufferers are unfortunately, young children. 

The film is captivating, tear jerking, and inspiring. The tone, style, music and editing encapsulates everything I want in my film. 




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