JAKE COSSEY - A-LEVEL FILM STUDIES

 After scrolling across Pinterest, instagram and TikTok a few short film, shots, websites, editing techniques and colour LUTs came to me.  One website which I think is very underestimated and incredibly useful and well put together is "Eye Candy" this website puts thousands of Gifs of shots and gives breakdowns to hot videos and how they were put together.  One director who has significantly impacted my ideas for my short film is Paul Trillo and his style, I feel like this is the style I am aiming for with that sort of sound quality. I would really like to use this snorcami on Jimmy during his morning routine montage, to achieve this effect I think I may need to have a slight fish eye tense on the camera. I would also like to use this POV shot looking up through a bag after David collects all his goods from around the house. Match cuts of him loading up the bag up with beers, snacks, plants, etc. Music playing with this part - Stuck In The Middle...

I came across these two brothers who make short films, I really liked their style and think it would suit my short film quite well. I also found a song which  I would like to include in my short film. Its called: QKThr.

   THE IDEA I HAVE CHOSEN IS THE INVISIBLE INTRUDER I went with this idea as the majority of my class seemed to have a positive reaction to the idea after I presented it. I also chose it as it was very different from everyone else's film as it was the only comedy genre, light hearted film. The film is also very doable as it is set in on location with 2 or possible 3 actors. Below I have attached my treatment:

Recently I have come up with five ideas for my short film. In my presentation I further developed three of these five ideas. I included lots of pictures which inspired me alongside some photographers and film directors. I have now presented to my class last week, and the feedback from my class was very positive with the majority of them really liking my second idea about a homeless man and a blind home owner. They also really liked my third idea however many of them said to develop it further and give a more clear cut narrative and plot.  Taking feedback after presenting my initial idea about “A middle aged single man who seems to have no friends or family. He lives in London living a very basic life working in the city. He follows the same basic routine and does not seem to have a desire for anything more complex or challenging in his life. However one day he finds himself thinking about what could have been and how he has never lived life to the fullest finds himself fantasying a...

  What is the film about: Three black teenagers are becoming frustrated while waiting for their friend. A young white lad walks past wearing super tight jeans. The boys look on until one of them asks the pivotal question, "How can a man wear jeans that tight?" This sparks a hilarious debate about race and culture. Director:   Destiny Ekaragha Writer:   Destiny Ekaragha Who is  Destiny Ekaragha: Destiny Ekaragha is a UK based filmmaker who was named Best British Newcomer at the BFI London Film Festival 2013 and BAFTA breakthrough Brit in 2014.  Her award-winning feature comedy GONE TOO FAR!, which played at TIFF, and had a cinematic release in the UK announced her arrival as only the third black female director in Britain to make a feature-length film.  Following this, she started directing episodic TV, including episodes 5-8 of season 2 of THE END OF THE F**ING WORLD for Channel 4/Netflix (Winner of the BAFTA for Best Drama Series in 2020). In 2020, Destiny...

Directed by Daniel Montanarini  Produced by Zen Design Studio  Made in the UK This 4 minute short film is about a young women who is contemplate wether to or not to keep her baby, while waiting for her lover to arrive in a small cafe.  I really enjoyed this short film as I thought it exhibited very cleaver use of lighting, location and sound, because these three things were done so well the film felt so immersive and professional. The use of one actor and a short narrative allowed this film to focus on small details which allows the film to have high quality sound, cinematography and setting. Overall I think its a fantastic example of a good short film, I also think it inspired many people in my class for their own ideas.

 

  The 95th Academy Awards was a ceremony held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. It honored films released in 2022. One film in particular,  swept the floor winning 7 oscars and breaking multiple records  Everything Everywhere All at Once.  Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win best actress, as Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated at the Oscars. The dazzling multiverse adventure won seven awards including best picture, director and original screenplay. Aft  Yeoh accepted her  award  she stated,"For all the little boys and girls who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities. "And ladies, don't let anybody tell you that you are ever past your prime." Yeoh's co-stars Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis triumphed in the supporting actor and actress categories. In the history of the Oscars, no other film has ever won best picture, bes...

  Attached are my presentations analysing the key sequences for Ex Machine by Alex Garland 

Below is my research presentation on Ex machina: