1. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Short Film Project
Theater
Juliette Abbott

2. The Plan….
You and a small group will create a modern short film adaptation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

3. Begin by: Writing Your Script
Deciding on where you are going to shoot each scene

4. How to Write Script Format
You are writing dialogue, this is not a short story.
JANE: (Whispers) Hey, John, can I have the answer to number 4? JOHN: (Pushes his paper away from Jane and blocks it so she can’t see) Don’t talk to me, we are in the middle of the test! JANE: I don’t remember number 4! JOHN: You’re going to get me in trouble!

5. How to Write Stage Directions
Stage Directions are centered and in parenthesis. No *
JANE: (Whispers) Hey, John, can I have the answer to number 4? JOHN: (Pushes his paper away from Jane and blocks it so she can’t see) Don’t talk to me, we are in the middle of the test! JANE: I don’t remember number 4! JOHN: You’re going to get me in trouble!

6. At the top of each scene write where you want to film it.
Filming Location
At the top of each scene write where you want to film it.
Filming Location: Classroom
JANE: (Whispers) Hey, John, can I have the answer to number 4? JOHN: (Pushes his paper away from Jane and blocks it so she can’t see) Don’t talk to me, we are in the middle of the test! JANE: I don’t remember number 4! JOHN: You’re going to get me in trouble!

7. Rules for Filming Wear the pass at all times
Be respectful of those in your location
Use all the time to film
Be back to class 5 minutes before the end of the class period
Hand your filming pass back in at the end of each class period
Failure to follow these rules will result in you no longer being able to use class time to film.

8. Rubric
Your mini-movie must be a retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
You must be memorized*
Your mini-play must be 4-6 minutes long (1 minute per person in your group)
Everyone but the person filming and editing must act for at least 75% of the film
Your performances must be performed with the Standard Performance Techniques
You must include a title, music, sound or other effects and credits in your movie
You must film at least 50% of your movie outside of class.
Apps to use: See Handout
After you edit your movie, upload it to YouTube or Google Drive; then me the link at