Schedule

Heyyy Cambridge!! My goal for this project is to stay organized, so I don’t fall behind. I made a calendar on Canva with the specific days I should post each blog entry. It’s more of an outline to keep me on track, and I’m going to try to follow it as closely as I can. I also created a weekly schedule that breaks down what I should be working on each week.

Week One (2/17–2/22)

• Introduce the short film project choice
• Create a detailed timeline
• Brainstorm possible genres
• Start thinking about story ideas

Week Two (2/23–3/1)

• Research multiple possible genres
• Identify conventions for each genre
• Analyze real media texts
• Compare different genre styles
• Decide on a genre

Week Three (3/2–3/8)

• Create an official social media page for the short film
• Create story outline
• Develop main character ideas
• Begin storyboard
• Create rough shooting schedule
• Post group meeting summary

Week Four (3/9–3/15)

• Finalize storyboard
• Finalize shot list
• Confirm filming locations
• Gather props and materials
• Begin filming (hopefully)
• Reflect on filming progress
• Adjust plan if needed

Week Five (3/16–3/22) – Spring Break

• Continue filming
• Film any remaining scenes
• Review footage
• Make necessary changes
• Begin organizing clips for editing
• Research print components
• Begin designing the postcard for a short film festival

Week Six (3/23–3/29)

• Begin editing footage
• Reflect on editing decisions
• Start planning Critical Reflection

Week Seven (3/30–4/5)

• Continue editing
• Finalize postcard design
• Critical Reflection

Week Eight (4/6–4/10)

• Complete final edits
• Write final reflection post
• Upload completed short film
• Post final updates on the official social media page
• Review all blog posts

Here we again!!

Hiiii Cambridge!!

For my A Level AICE Media Studies portfolio project, I chose Option 4: Short Film Package, and I am excited about it!! I was stuck between doing the documentary and the short film because they both seemed interesting. But I already did a documentary project earlier this year, so I wanted to do something different.

Here's a sneak peek of it...

I chose the short film because I can create a short story from start to finish, which I haven't done anything like before. I also really like creating characters and making mood boards. I also liked that this option includes creating an official social media page for the film. I think that is going to be really fun. 

I do not have the full storyline yet... but I am excited to start planning and seeing where it goes!