Social Media process

 So I was not in town for spring break so I was unable to begin my production process for filming but I was able to start on making the props and starting out the social media page so Here is the first few posts I made for the social media. My first post was just a title of the movie to build anticipation for when the film will be released.

My second post would be the picture of the clock to show that everyone will eventually die and there is not a promising future for everyone just like jeremiah. The caption will be The clock doesn’t stop. Neither does the story.

Setting up filming locations

I set up the filming locations being the office and the drug room.

 For the office, I used my dad’s office. It already had a desk, computer, and office supplies, which made it easier to create a believable workspace. I focused on making it feel plain and boring to suit Jeranimo character better. I also made small adjustments to make it look like Jeronimo’s office instead of my dad’s. For example, I removed personal items that didn’t fit the character, I Added some papers and a name tag on the desk and Adjusted the lighting so it looked like late afternoon or sunset These changes helped the space feel neutral and repetitive, which matches the tone of his office life.

For the drug room, I used a room with a red couch. I wanted this space to feel messy and chaotic, which is the opposite of the office. I added things like, empty bottles, and a cluttered table The red couch itself gives the room a bold, intense color, which works well for creating a tense and uncontrolled vibe. I also adjusted the lighting to be darker and moodier, helping the audience feel that this space represents a dangerous or unhealthy part of Jeronimo’s life.

Full Script

 I finished the entire script for the project

Filming plan

Morning (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

Film all DAYTIME indoor scenes first

Scene – Office (Day)

Location: Office setup in your house

Film:

• Printer printing paper

• Name tag on desk

• Jeremiah tired at desk

• Calendar showing Monday

• Phone call with Santiago

• Jeremiah grabbing briefcase and leaving

Scene – Office Visit

Film:

• Santiago entering office

• Conversation about hanging out later

Scene – Work Montage

Film quick clips of:

• Jeremiah on phone

• Jeremiah doing paperwork

• Drinking coffee

• Typing on computer

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Midday (11:00 AM – 1:30 PM)

Scene – Bedroom Morning Routine

Film:

• Alarm clock shot

• Jeremiah getting dressed

• Zipping pants

• Leaving house

Scene – Wife Conversation (Night scene but indoors)

Since lighting can be controlled indoors, film now.

Film:

• Maria cooking dinner

• Jeremiah entering house

• Dinner conversation

• Necklace phone shot

Scene – Bedroom conversation

Film:

• Maria talking about baby shower

• Jeremiah scrolling suspicious photos

• Maria turning off lights

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Afternoon (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM)

Scene – Drug Hangout Scene

Location: Couch / living room

Film:

• Clock showing 1:25

• Ashtray and bottles

• Santiago bringing drugs

• Jeremiah trying drugs

• Laughing scene

Scene – Fight With Maria

Film:

• Jeremiah sneaking into house

• Maria catching him

• Slap and argument

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Sunset (5:30 PM – 6:30 PM)

This lighting is perfect for the opening office scene

Scene – Office Sunset

Film:

• Establishing office shots

• Jeremiah tired at desk

• Phone call with Santiago

• Leaving work

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Evening (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Scene – Car Driving Shots

Film:

• Traffic frustration

• Jeremiah hitting steering wheel

• Restaurant cutaway

• Car pulling into driveway

Scene – Santiago picking Jeremiah up

Film:

• Santiago arriving

• Jeremiah entering car

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Night (9:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

Scene – Gas Station

Film:

• Walking into gas station

• Leaving store

• Powder on faces

• Jeremiah collapsing

• Santiago driving away

Scene – Cheating Reveal

Film:

• Jeremiah entering house

• Walking upstairs

• Santiago and Maria reveal

• Fight scene

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Late Night (11:00 PM – 12:00 AM)

Final Scene – Overdose at Park

Film:

• Jeremiah sitting in car

• Taking pills

• Falling asleep

• Focus on pill bottle

• Fade to black

 

Print research

 So basically for this blog I researched real postcards that are used to promote movies. Since I will be making a postcard with a front and back, I wanted to look at examples that already exist and see how they are designed and how they promote films.

One example I found was a promotional postcard set made for the movie Poor Things. These postcards were created using images taken directly from the film’s set and were printed to promote the movie’s release.

The front of the postcards mainly focused on bold images and interesting visuals from the movie. Because the film has a very unique visual style, the postcards used colorful and detailed images to attract attention.

For my own project, this example shows how important the main image on the front of the postcard is. It should immediately show the tone of the film and make people curious about it.

Another example I looked at was collectible postcards based on the movie Jaws. These postcards use iconic artwork from the movie, especially
images of the shark and the ocean.

The design is very simple but effective. The front of the postcard shows a large dramatic image, while the back usually contains small text or space for writing. Some of these postcards are even sold as collectibles for movie fans.

What makes these postcards interesting is that they rely on one strong visual image that people immediately recognize. This makes the design very memorable.

For my project, I could use a similar idea by having the front of my postcard focus on Jeronimo, possibly showing him alone or in a cool moment that represents the story.

Kodak. (2024). Cinematic magic of Poor Things promotional postcards. Kodak Print Blog. https://www.kodak.com/en/print/blog-post/cinematic-magic-poor-things-promotional-postcards/

Academy Museum Store. (n.d.). Movie postcards and notecards collection. https://academymuseumstore.org/collections/postcards-notecards

4OVER4. (n.d.). Custom postcards for film festival promotion. https://www.4over4.com/printing/custom-shaped-postcards/events/film-festivals

Starting out the script

 I changed Jeranimos name to Jeremiah because its easier to spell and i like the sounding of it more. Here are the first 4 pages of the script I think i am going to need another 5-6 pages of the story but anyways here are the first 4 enjoy.

Settings for the short film

 So basically for my short film I have been thinking about the main settings where the story will take place. Since the story focuses on Jeronimo slowly becoming more unhappy with his life and starting to make bad decisions, the settings will help show that change. The main places in the film will be Jeronimo’s office and his home.

The first setting is Jeronimo’s office where he works his boring job. This office will actually be filmed inside my house, but I will design the room to look like a real office. I plan to add things like a desk, computer, papers, and other office items to make the space feel like a workplace.

The goal is to make the room feel plain and repetitive, just like Jeronimo’s daily routine. The office will look somewhat dull and simple to show how bored Jeronimo is with his life. There will likely be scenes of him sitting at his desk, typing on a computer, or doing the same tasks over and over again.

This is also where we will see Santiago, Jeronimo’s coworker. Since Santiago dresses better and has more confidence, he may stand out more compared to Jeronimo even though they are in the same office environment.

The second setting is Jeronimo’s home
where he lives with his wife Maria. This location will feel more personal and relaxed at the beginning of the film. However, as Jeronimo begins drinking and doing drugs more often, the house will slowly start to look messier and more chaotic.

For example, there may be empty bottles on the table, clutter around the room, or things left out of place. This will help visually show how Jeronimo’s life is starting to fall apart.

This is also where many of the arguments between Jeronimo and Maria will take place. Maria will try to keep Jeronimo on track and encourage him to make better choices, but he will slowly stop listening to her.