As our group embarked on the initial stages of our final short film project, we began by discussing and sharing story ideas for the film. My contribution was a story in which the main character’s anticipated joyful birthday celebration takes a dark turn due to a brutal surprise from family members, ultimately leaving the main character traumatized instead of creating a happy memory. Fortunately, my group mate responded very positively to this concept, providing a solid foundation for our creative journey towards completing this course’s final short film.
Drawing from my past experiences, I recognized the importance of translating these ideas into a screenplay. Doing so would offer a clearer vision of the story and enable a more critical examination of my own concept. Consequently, I dedicated this week to primarily focusing on crafting the screenplay.