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1. All submitted films should be no more than 12 months old by November 2016.
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10 minute short films analysis
for my two films I have picked 2 short films from the previous 2 years that are on my colleges YouTube channel I have chosen these because they were in the same situation as me and were also set the same task as me.
This one you can tell is of the action/thriller genre with the first words coming in the 40th second. It gives us chance to establish the characters. Also gives us a chance to identify the characters who have power and the characters that don't. This is also solidified by the only person speaking is a person who you can't see the face of is telling them what to do also giving a backstory on the character, this gives us information on what has happened to get us up to this point. There is also a comedy element to it with the other outfit being seemingly cocky and questioning what is going on when 2 people show up wearing masks. It also displays the two characters that we met at the start as polar opposites with one being nervous with what is about to happen and one being strong and reassuring and seemingly experienced in this kind of situation. Also shows a comic element when the person falls over when told to put hands up. Then abruptly ending the conflict with the mask transferring person and the guy being shot by his own sniper giving the protagonist time to run and leave the scene. Then shows a strong ending in the protagonist not checking what was in the bag and ending up being shot by what can only seem as the person who gave them the task.
this film is similar to my idea of a comic story in a lead up to a potential date. It starts with comedy with the flashing of flowers and the set romantic table. It then has the traditional ask a girl for her number using a piece of paper over the shoulder. Then shows the ideas of all the possible date possibilities. Then the funny bit of the 'ahhhhhhhh' happens and then he just brushes it off by saying got ages. Then a reference to the Italian job with 'we're not blowing the bloody doors of steady on Michael Caine.' The last bit with the shh shh is very authoritative from the main character and is basically him saying I don't need you 2 anymore.
In 10 minute shorts anything is achieveable but just has to be in the time frame you can still tell a story but it has to be fast paced and written correctly
Audience Research
Research Into themes, character, location etc.
These are considered to be 10 surprising fact about teenage boys and their masculinity by the Huffington post:
1. They Are Not Homophobic
While homophobia was a central tenet of masculinity in the 1980s and 1990s, overt forms of homophobia were absent from these schools. Homophobic words were not used by these boys, and several boys equated homophobia with racism. All the boys I interviewed disavowed homophobia. And evidencing the normalcy of these attitudes, several boys didn't have any explicit reason for this. Nic, for example, said, "Well, why wouldn't you support gay rights?"
2. They Explicitly Support Gay Rights
Not only did my participants condemn homophobia, but they openly supported gay rights. For example, Colin said, "I believe in equality for gays. I mean you wouldn't treat them any differently, would you?" Jack also maintained unequivocal support of gay rights. "Gay people should be equal in society. Anything else is wrong," he said. And in addition to this, some of the boys labeled the privileging of heterosexuality as homophobic -- citing the absence of openly gay teachers and the lack of gay content in the curriculum as evidence that their school was homophobic.
3. They Openly Express Their Love For Each Other
While male friends have always been able to maintain deep emotional bonds, the radical change among my participants is how freely and openly they talk about loving their friends. Many of the boys talked about loving their friends and how deeply they valued their friendship. Ben said, "Eli's my best mate, and I love him. I can trust him with what's important." When I asked whether he has ever told Eli this, Ben replied, "Yeah, I've told him how important he is to me. He's my best friend, after all." Tim said, "I love my friends, and I could rely on them if I needed to." And in everyday life, several straight boys ironically call their best friend "boyfriend" and "lover."
4. Fighting Isn't Cool
In the year I spent socializing with male students at three different schools, just one fight occurred. Students at both schools attributed this to the view that fighting was no longer part of "being a man." Sam said, "It just wouldn't be cool. Fighting sucks." Jack agreed, saying, "Guys are now more laid back -- they depend on their wit rather than strength." I suggest that boys do not have to present themselves as aggressive and violent because they do not fear being homosexualized in these settings.
5. They Care About Looking Good
The boys at these schools want to look good. They dye and gel their hair and argue about the best type of conditioner. Their t-shirts, a size too small, are worn to highlight their physiques, while low-slung trousers reveal their underwear -- stylish fashion accessories with designer labels on show. And the boys are happy talking about their looks, too: When discussing an audition for a television show, Kai said, "They'll just see my style and know they've got to have me. I mean, who could turn this down!" With homophobia no longer serving as a policing mechanism of gendered behaviors, these boys are able to dress and style themselves as they want.
6. They Are Happy To Be Associated With Things Socially Coded As Gay
The fear of being seen as feminine or gay has eroded to such an extent among these boys that the song "Barbie Girl" had been adopted as the unofficial anthem at one school. A camp 1990s song that imagines life as a Barbie doll ("I'm a Barbie girl in a Barbie world / Life in plastic, it's fantastic"), students would regularly play it. One time, Rob danced to the song, one hand in the air, the other pulling his t-shirt up his torso. The students were aware that the song has gay associations. Sam said, "It's brilliant. It's pretty gay, too!" Jack added, "I guess we grew up with it, so it's always been a song everyone likes. Then it was in an episode of Family Guy, which was funny because, you know, we were already playing it." When I commented that the song is viewed as gay in the wider culture, Jack smiled, saying, "Yeah, so what? Who cares if it's gay?"
7. 'I'm So Turned On To You Right Now'
While the boys don't care if they are occasionally perceived as gay, they identify and want to be recognized as heterosexual. However, they refuse to use homophobia to preserve their self-image. In place of homophobia, these boys joke about maintaining same-sex desire --something I call "ironic heterosexual recuperation." One day in the common room, Adi was giving Ryan a back massage. Ryan said, "That's so good." Adi smiled, saying, "I know how to please a man." Ryan laughed and said, "Go harder. Harder." By ironically mimicking same-sex sex, these boys consolidated their heterosexual standing while engaging in tactile behaviors.
8. 'That's So Gay' Isn't About 'Gay'
Just as boys have redefined what it means to them to be a guy, the meanings of their language have also changed. At one of the schools, many boys would frequently use the term "that's so gay." When they were set homework, or if they missed the bus, they would comment "that's so gay" in frustration. Yet these students also insisted it wasn't homophobic, arguing it meant "rubbish" in that context. Crucially, this was supported by openly gay and lesbian students in the school, who also used the phrase. Indeed, gay students even used similar phrases as a way of bonding with straight students, for example shouting on occasion, "You're gayer than me."
9. They Are Less Sexist
The young men in my study are still interested in sex. Very interested in sex. And they still talk about sex in explicit ways. Yet the misogyny that used to accompany such talk is not evident. Girls who had several sexual partners were not labeled "sluts" or "whores" like older research shows, and the boys did not use other misogynistic language about women in their own conversations.
10. They Admit Fear To Each Other
Because these boys no longer have to put on a show of aggressive and hard masculinity, they open up to their friends and admit their fears and worries. This includes breakups with girlfriends and family problems, but also less serious anxieties. For example, Steve, Kai, Grant, and Colin discussed being scared of dogs. Kai said, "I love all dogs; the big ones are the best." Colin disagreed, saying, "No, I hate them. They're just too demanding, and when they lick you, yuck!" Steve discussed an incident with a dog that was traumatic for him as a child: "When I was really young, I was in this park, and I was chased around by this big dog. I was, like, running around the park, screaming." Concerned, Grant asked him whether he was bitten. Steve said, "No, no, I think it just licked me actually." The boys all laughed at this, including Steve. Grant then said, while giving Steve an exuberant hug, "You've got me now, mate. I'll protect you!"
As men, the worst thing we can be considered is “girly” or “feminine.” But why is femininity even a negative connotation? Why is it always deemed that being traditionally feminine isn’t powerful?
A girl or boy can be feminine or masculine or whatever they want to be. It’s not only only okay, but awesome, if boys don’t want to play sports or girls don’t want to play dress up.
Hurtful male stereotypes include the perception that men objectify women or are interested only in what a woman’s body can offer. In high school Ryan Levin, 19, felt guilt and hatred toward other boys as a result of this stereotype manifested. He rejected traditional masculinity to avoid being typecast as another womanizing male. But the gender-specific scorn changed forms: “I’d mention caring for a woman for more than her physical appearance, and sometimes guys responded, ‘What, are you, gay?’ or ‘But don’t you think she’s hot?’ ” said Levin.
This links into my work because in a guy group their is alot of homaphobic 'banter' shared between lads and if others heard it they maybe disgusted or hurt. This maybe apparent in my script as it is 3 boys,
Research existing media texts
existing media texts that tie into mine are
Inbetweeners - The exploits of four friends, who are socially only marginally above what one of them calls "the freaks", are presented as they grow from their late teen years into adults and as they go on their quest, usually unsuccessfully, for such grown up things as beer and sex. Simon Cooper, Jay Cartwright and Neil Sutherland have been friends for some time. Insecure Simon's main quest in life is to get long time friend, Carli D'Amato, to be his girlfriend. Jay is the big talker whose stories, especially about his sexual conquests, are more fantasy than reality. And slightly dim-witted Neil is generally two steps behind everyone else in comprehension of life, and who is always defending his father from beliefs that he's a closet homosexual. Into the group comes its fourth member, Will McKenzie, who met them when he transferred into their school, Rudge Park Comprehensive, at the start of sixth form, as Will's newly divorced mum could no longer afford his private school tuition. Nerdish and straight-laced Will, ridiculed for carrying a briefcase, insinuated himself in the group - not aiming his sights too high - as he tried not to be labeled as one of the freaks. Regardless, he is still the target of the school's "psycho bully", Mark Donovan, and the head of Rudge Park's sixth form, Mr. Gilbert. Will's initial saving grace in bonding with his new mates may have been that they all want to shag his pretty but protective mother, Polly.
Bibliography:
McCormack, M. (2012) 10 surprising facts about straight teenage boys. Available at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark...phd/teenage-boys-homophobia_b_1314965.html (Accessed: 2 December 2016).
In-line Citation:
(McCormack, 2012)
BBC (2016) Bluestone 42 - writers room. Available at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scripts/bluestone42 (Accessed: 29 November 2016).
In-line Citation:
(BBC, 2016)
Cornwall film festival (2016) Available at: http://cornwallfilmfestival.com (Accessed: 29 November 2016).
In-line Citation:
(Cornwall film festival, 2016)
ENBTECMEDIA (2015) ’Schemes’ - 2015 year 2 single camera production. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx36rAk3Fag (Accessed: 1 December 2016).
In-line Citation:
(ENBTECMEDIA, 2015)
ENBTECMEDIA (2016) Diamond Day (single camera short). Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC39a2KaeAg (Accessed: 1 December 2016).
In-line Citation:
(ENBTECMEDIA, 2016)
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