AICE Media Studies

  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: •...

Short Film: Initial Impressions • Plot : The short film is brief, focusing on a small moment of survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Its minimalistic story allows for an immediate and intense connection to the stakes. • Character Development : Limited but effective. The short film introduces 9 as a resourceful and courageous character, but there’s little time for deeper exploration. • Special Effects : The animation is visually appealing , especially considering its independent origins. The dark aesthetic establishes a unique and immersive atmosphere. • Directorial Style : Shane Acker’s direction prioritizes mood. There’s a heavy emphasis on visuals, symbolism, and sound design to tell the story without a lot of dialogue. • Conventions : The short uses conventions of dystopian storytelling, such as little dialogue, ambiguous settings, and a focus on survival and danger. It leans heavily on suspense and visual storytelling. Full-Length Film: Initial Impress...

             I chose coming of age as my genre for my short film. This decision was due to my love for coming of age films. I am also coming to a point where I’m getting ready to start my actual life. I am almost done with high school and I am going to be in a completely different environment than the one I am in now. It would be able to draw from how I am actually feeling now for the final task.  I would raw inspiration from films like books art and ladybird.

 Pitch A: A high school junior struggles with coming to terms with parting with friends in the  early future. Pitch B: A high school junior struggles with overload of work and burns themself out. As they continue working they prioritize their mental health instead of work. I I would be interested in making pitch b because it would allow me to have a cast of only myself. I would let my friends help me film the short film but it would fix any scheduling conflicts. I would have full creative freedom and the choice to create my own changes. I would not be interested in pitch A because I would have to include my friends in the cast. We all have school work and some of us have jobs. It would be hard to find a time for all of us to film and complete the film. Pitch B would be a more efficient path. I I chose pitch B for my final task.

            This is my group blog for my final task/ short film for a level media studies. I have decided to work alone for this project, in my previous projects transportation and communication were problems for me. That is why for this project I decided to work by myself. I will have my friends help me film because I know I want to have extra help filming. I will have my friends Nevaeh and Mya with me in the film. They are in not in a level media but they do understand the concepts of filming. As for everything else I will take care of it. I will do all the research and the planning. I will also create the script and characters I want in my short film. I think working by myself will allow for em to be more flexible in what I want to do. I am comfortable with any genre and any topic so these will be no one limiting me. My options are unlimited. I am going to pull inspiration from movies like book smart and ladybird. I want to do a short film that expl...

                Hi I am Amiya, I’m 16 and I am an A level media studies student. One year ago I was just starting out in media studies and I have come a long way. I still love Beyoncé and Taylor swift but I’ve grown to love other artists like Halle Bailey. My favorite color is burnt orange and I like reading. This year in media I will be creating a shirt film and I am excited to begin it. Right now I’m a junior and there is so much work in my junior year. As of recently I’ve been doing work and reading in my free time. I enjoy reading books in the mystery genre to keep myself interested and occupied. It is a better past time than being on my phone all day. I’ve recently also learned to brew my own teas from leaves and other spices. It took a while but I eventually got the hang of it. Last year in media I often worked with others. This year I am going to try a new approach and work alone. I am going to complete every assignment and task w...