1. DO NOW: Think of Your Favorite Movie To yourself, consider- Why do you like this movie? What is the major conflict? How are the characters introduced? What is the resolution?

2. Jack Jouett F E S T I V A L

3. FILM AND ART CLASS? What’s the relationship between

4. Film is an art form. Visual Performance Writing Music/Sound Self-expression

5. Film Teams and Jobs SCREENWRITERS 2-3 * Screenwriters will also each have one of the jobs below. PRODUCTION TEAM 8-11 Director 1Assistant Director 1 Actors 3-5Property/Location Supervisor (Asst. Dir) CAMERA & SOUND EDITING DEPARTMENT 5-6 Director of Photography/Editing 1 Boom Operator (Sound) 1Sound Track 1-2 Camera Operator 1Camera Logger 1 ART/PUBLICITY DEPARTMENT 6-9 These student may: Create posters Produce a movie trailer Make buttons

6. 2015 Film Schedule PRE-PRODUCTION -Develop story ideas -Pitch stories and choose one -Apply for jobs -Develop plot – as a class -Write the screenplay PRODUCTION –Filming -Sound Track -Publicity: Posters and advertisements and trailer -(Create Animations when not working directly on the film) POST-PRODUCTION –Editing –Share film with class –Share film with school

7. Exploring... COMMON THEMES

8. Prejudice Beauty is only skin deep Belief To succeed, we must first believe we can Change People are afraid to change but things always change Good and Evil Good triumphs over evil. Love Treat others as you want to be treated. Courage and Fear Courage is not the absence of fear. Intentions Actions speak louder than words. Knowledge Knowledge is power. Perseverance To protect those who are unable to protext themselves is a duty which every one owes to society Happiness Happiness is not having what you want, it is wanting what you have.

9. A solid foundation MAKING A GOOD STORY

10. Recipe for a Good Story 1.Start with a character or two who want something 2.Add one or more obstacles, which create conflict 3.Mix together until the predicament is resolved (4-6 minutes) 4.Sit back and enjoy! *Note: this dish will tastee best if the main characters have changed or learned something about themselves.

11. A Short Film in 3 Acts I: Setup –Who is the film about? –Where is it? –What is going to happen? II: Confrontation –What is the conflict? What does the character have to overcome? III: Resolution –Tie up loose ends; resolve the conflict; solve the mystery; complete the story

12. From Idea to Story Where will you begin? Use a starting point that captures your imagination or unlocks a powerful reaction. For instance: –A situation/event that made you laugh. –A strange dream. –An outlandish article from the paper. –A piece of dialogue between two strangers. –A chapter of interesting family lore passed down over generations. –An abstract concept (intolerance, loneliness, poverty)

13. The Challenge Collaborate with classmates to develop a creative, original story that your class will develop into an three to five minute movie, with a soundtrack.

14. 5 TIPS TO REMEMBER 1.THE BEST IDEAS are simple. Focus on one main conflict, then develop and explore it in unusual ways. 2.Establish your conflict has soon as possible. 3.Create believable characters - main character(s) and antagonist(s). 4.Make sure your conflict escalates. Know what your characters’ goals are and what the obstacle is. 5.Make sure your ending is the best thing about your film!

15. What worked and what didn’t? Let’s look at (and critic) two films from last year-

16. Winning film from 2014

17. Another 2014 film

18. Ms. Jensen’s Favorite Short Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP8ps M4LWXk

19. Next Time: We generate story ideas and vote on the best concept.