Credit scenes research

Credits Scene for Henry Flagler

For my portfolio project, I wanted the credit scene to be more than just a list of names. It should feel organic to the film. Instead of using a traditional scrolling format for the credits, I decided they would be set within Henry Flagler's dream to show his vision of Florida's future unfolding as the credits roll. First I did some research on how different films have developed unique credit sequences to tell their story in a different manner.

For example, Inception (2010) concludes with a dreamlike sequence that leaves the audience doubting reality, which reflects the film's themes. The spinning top, important throughout the story, is the final image prior to the credits starting. This extends the intrigue of the film into the credit
sequence.

La La Land (2016), presents another reality in its epilogue-that is, what could have been if the characters had chosen to do something else. This dreamlike montage is deeply emotional and enhances the film's themes of love and ambition.

Another example of this is the (2011) film The Tree of Life, which has infused symbolic and crazy images throughout, confusingly combining memory, dream, and reality. With its unconventional narrative style, even the credits can be captivating as they retell the film's reflective mood.

Applying This to my Project

Through these films, I want to take the audience into Henry Flagler's dream in which he now sees the bright future of Florida, his railroads reaching out into new lands and grand hotels standing high. The credits will develop organically within this dream. The credits may be written on the sky or illuminating through the windows of one of his hotels.