Week 10 – Filming and a Working Script
Jude S -
People often look at a script as a solid, concrete document, but that is not how it functions. A script is a living document constantly changing and updating, especially during filming. A line may be written on the page with an exclamation point, but if the director decides the line should be said softly, then it’s said softly. The script is a guide; it is not the definitive product. The director’s job is to take the script and turn it into something tangible. Thankfully, since I am both the writer and director, it’s a little easier to understand my vision for each scene.
So far, I’ve only been filming one location and one actor (he plays multiple roles), but filming has been progressing smoothly. Now, this is a sci-fi film on a budget of less than $1000, which means trying to capture the suspension of disbelief while using sets I have available, like making people believe my dad’s home office is a cubicle. This has made me consider buying a green screen for this project in order to sell what this world looks like. However, since I have found all volunteer actors, the budget is looking good for a few necessary expenses like that.
In regard to my internship, I have finished the products that my mentor has instructed me to complete, which are my poster, business plan, and the first ten pages of my script, polished to perfection. I am confident in all these aspects and am excited to have them as part of my final project. Although I know that I will be proud of the final project I am making, I can also be excited to have it work as a proof of concept to possibly remake it professionally one day, especially since it will soon be copyrighted.
My film recommendation of the week is 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).
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