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.

costumes for my main Charecters

 So basically we have my main character named Jeremiah, at his office job he will be wearing suits, but they wont be so well tailored suggesting that he is not fully locked into his job or cares about it. at home he will wear wife beaters and white trash type clothing.

Jeramiah's wife, Maria will be a smart women who is too good for Jeramiah as he progresses down his path of doom and despair. She will dress with jeans and normal relaxed clothing. She will have a controlling personality and will try to keep Jeramiah on track but he wont listen to her. She will have some nice gold jewelry.

My final character is Santiago, he is Jeremiahs coworker who is the character that convinces Jeronimo to start doing drugs and drinking alcohol. He will be dressed better than Jeronimo with more tailored suits and will be more snazzy. He does drugs and drinks but does not let it consume his life unlike our main character Jeronimo.

Group meeting

 I am starting off first and told gang about my project, Audrey suggested that my main character does cocaine in a bathroom. Which was a fire idea but teach just told us that we cannot show drugs being used just imply them.

This Nico guy is lowkey crazy and don't know what he is talking about. Breaking the 4th wall of something. His group is crazy good so i have high hopes for them. Goes from the perfect character to another character. This lowkey sigma {Fire emoji} {Fire emoji} {Fire emoji}. Its comedy genre.

This is Nico Aka Mr. Terry

Andrew talks about his idea about a person who gets possesed by the devil and starts killing people. Then they just get consumed and begin to enjoy killing people. Its going to be a dark comedy genre.

Next up is Lauren, she is doing the movie trailers, she wants to do a phycological drama. Coming of age film, and she is going through something, maybe she just got broken up with. She is just spitball Ing here. She was inspired by priscilla and its going to be pretty cool i guess.

Then we have Audrey, BOOM. Guy telling story and when he matching the story as he is telling it. Sounds pretty cool to me. Bad family situation, with a lot of conflict. many bad people happens. Its a cool idea with a deep story and a lot of conflict.

Davids story he teleports to London and Spain. This is a pretty chill idea. He does not know how he wants it to end.

Last but certainty not least we have Makena, the technique keep the camera in one place. She gets a gift of a seed and the entire movie will be shown from the plant on her shelf. Everything will be shown. It will be changed when she gets broken up. Then it will show the plant again. The plant will grow and he used as a metaphor. 

Social Media research

This post will have social media page research similar to the one I want to create. Since my short film is about a man who becomes bored with his life and slowly starts turning to drinking and drugs, I wanted to look at short films that focus on character struggles, emotional tension, and simple storytelling.

Anuja

I looked at the promotional content and social media posts related to Anuja. Many of the posts connected to the film focus on emotional imagery and close-ups of the main character. This helps viewers quickly understand that the story is focused on a character’s personal journey and emotions.

Another thing that stands out about the branding is the consistent color used in the promotional images. Many of the posts use softer and darker colors which match the serious tone of the story. This helps create a recognizable visual style across different posts.

The social media promotion also shares behind-the-scenes photos and clips, which helps the audience feel more connected to the filmmaking process. This type of content is useful because it shows the effort put into the film and can attract viewers who are interested in filmmaking itself.

For my own project, I could use a similar strategy by posting behind-the-scenes pictures, short clips from filming, and images that reflect the tone of the story.

https://www.instagram.com/anujathefilm/?hl=en

The After

The next short film I looked at was The After. The social media promotion for this film focuses a lot on dramatic still images from the film. These images show emotional moments from the story and are meant to grab attention quickly when someone scrolls past the post.

Many of the posts also include short teaser clips that give the audience a small look at the story without revealing too much. This creates curiosity and encourages people to watch the full film.

Another technique used in their social media is posting film festival updates. Many short films gain recognition through festivals, so the page shares posters, awards, and announcements when the film is selected or screened somewhere. This helps build credibility and makes the project seem more professional.

For my own social media page, I could use this idea by posting small teasers or dramatic screenshots from my short film once it is finished, along with updates about the production process.

https://www.instagram.com/the_after_film/?hl=en

Trengellick Rising.

The final short film I researched was Trengellick Rising. This is a 2023 British short film.

One thing I noticed about the Instagram page is that it posts a lot of behind-the-scenes content. There are photos of the actors, pictures from the filming locations, and clips from the production. This helps the audience see how the film was made and makes the page more interesting to follow.

Another thing that stands out is the consistent look of the posts. Many of the images use darker colors and dramatic lighting that match the tone of the film. Because the story takes place in the past, a lot of the pictures also show old buildings and historical costumes. This helps create a clear style for the film’s brand.

The page also posts updates about film festivals and screenings. When the film was shown at festivals, the page shared posters and announcements. This lets followers know where the film is being shown and helps promote it to a bigger audience.

Overall researching the social media pages and branding of these short films helped me understand how filmmakers promote their projects online.

From this research, I learned that my own social media page should include things like behind-the-scenes photos, teaser clips, and posts with a consistent visual style. Doing this will help build interest in my short film and make the project look more professional.