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 I had begun writing on Monday, thinking that the process of making this film would be a long and difficult one. I anticipated that because of other classes and activities I would have very little time to work and that the script would go through numerous rewrites. I was wrong. I ended up with a lot of time to write the screenplay, and although it went through a fair amount of changes in the beginning of it, the basic idea always stayed the same and I reached a point for I solidified what the plot itself would be and it was a lot of smooth sailing from there. I should back up. What even is the plot of my film? Before the week we formally began the project, I was already brainstorming ideas. I was thinking a lot about themes and aesthetic choices and trying to use them to work outside-in to find what the actual story. I also went on to my Letterboxd to make an inspiration list, where I selected random movies I've seen that could serve as inspiration what I would make, trying to do i...

This is the type of project where I really need to manage my time well if I want to succeed. I already have an idea for what my film's story will be (more on that in my next post), and my schedule was written with the intent of making sure that all of my time is being used efficiently as well as having certain tasks listed as taking longer than they may actually take, giving me room to catch up if I fall behind.  For the first three weeks I'm prioritizing writing. The script if one of the most, if not the most, important aspects of a film and I need to take my time to get it right. I'm also making sure that I have time to recruit actors and make sure that their schedules line up with mine. I need good performances for this film and actors who have good chemistry with each other as my idea involves characters who have been friends for a long time and I want that friendship to really shine through. I plan to host at least one online or in person table read with the actors, no...

I'm officially starting the AICE Media Studies A Level Portfolio Project. Saying that feels so natural and yet it still gives me shivers. I've decided that I'll be making a short film, which was a very easy choice. For years I've known that I've wanted to be a filmmaker, and now it feels like I've solidified that.  As I think about this project, all I can hear is this quote: Well, do I? I don't want to get too much into the sentimental stuff this early, but it's impossible to talk about this project without thinking about the culmination of everything my high school experience has been. The short film that I'm going to make will be the grand finale for these four years, everything I've learned is going to applied, and everything I've wanted to say will be said. I'm going to go all out. I'm making the type of movie that I myself would pay money to see, something that speaks to all of my interests and feelings. Like I said, it's the...