Part 1: Insights from the Video on 12 Monkeys and La Jetée Key Takeaways: The video compares Chris Marker’s La Jetée (1962) and Terry Gilliam’s 12 Monkeys (1995), focusing on their storytelling methods and themes. Here are some main points: • Storytelling Methods: La Jetée uses a series of still photos to tell its story, giving it a unique and memorable feel. On the other hand, 12 Monkeys uses regular movie techniques, which allows for more action and character development. • Themes: Both films explore time travel, memory, and human experiences. They look at how time can be a repeating cycle and how people deal with their past and future, raising questions about fate and free will. • Visual Style: La Jetée has black-and-white images that create a stark and thought-provoking atmosphere. 12 Monkeys presents a gritty, dystopian world, adding depth to its story. Applying This to Your Short Film: Learning from these films can help in several ways: •...
Scene 1: Veronica is in her room and she gets a phone call from Kelly. Kelly's asks her if she wants to come over and Veronica tries to tell her she can't, but before she can finish Kelly hangs up. Scene 2: Veronica texts Cherry and lets her know about Kelly's weird behavior. Cherry let Veronica know that she will check up on Kelly. Scene 3: Kelly calls Cherry and asks her if she can come over. Cherry says yes and Kelly instructs her to be there in 15 minutes and hangs up without letting Cherry speak. Scene 4: Cherry arrives to Kelly's house and she knocks on the door. Cherry and Kelly exchange a few words and Kelly lets Cherry inside. Cherry takes one last look behind herself and walks inside Kelly's home. Scene 5: Kelly is sneakily moving things around and Cherry asks her a question. Kelly avoids the question and asks Cherry if she would like some water. Scene 6: Kelly goes to her fridge but suddenly stops. She asks Cherry to invite Veronica over...
Script Scene 1: Location: Veronica’s room *Veronica is typing on her phone, and she receives a call from Kelly* Veronica: *speaking on the phone* Hi Kelly, is everything okay? Kelly: *speaking through the phone* Would you like to come over? Veronica: *speaking through phone* I don’t think I can- *Before Veronica can finish Kelly hangs up* Veronica: that was weird... *Screen fades away* Scene 2: Location: Cherrys living room *Cherry gets a text from veronica* Veronica: *texting* Kelly just called me, and she was acting weird Cherry: *texting* Wdym?? Veronica: *texting* I don't know how to explain it, ...