This week, we deep-dived into refining our script, investing substantial time and effort to incorporate everyone’s ‘vomit drafts’ into a more detailed and comprehensive script. The process requires us to discuss and identify the best aspects of each team member’s draft.

We distilled these highlights into bullet points and then merged them into a single, unified script. It was a breakthrough moment, creating a sense of shared ownership and commitment among the team.

We also acknowledged the crucial role of a soundtrack in enhancing a short film’s impact. As a result, we initiated a collaborative Spotify playlist, inviting everyone to contribute music and soundtracks that resonate with our film’s mood and theme. 

Our progress in week nine wasn’t limited to the script and soundtrack; we also dedicated time to working on the storyboard. Visualizing our scenes and sequences helped us better understand the flow of our narrative. It also served as an excellent communication tool, ensuring everyone on the team understood the visual direction of our short film.

The shape of our final script is beginning to emerge, and it’s thrilling to see our collective vision slowly coming to life. We’re excited to finalise the cast and locations as we enter next week. These steps will bring us significantly closer to moving our project from planning to production. Moreover, I hope to see myself contributing more to the production process of the short film.

Reflecting on week 9, it’s clear that we’ve made significant strides in our short film project. From refining our script to curating a resonant soundtrack and working on the storyboard, we’ve experienced considerable growth. As we move forward, we remain committed to creating a short film that embodies our shared vision and individual creativity. With hopes high for finalising our cast and locations next week, we’re excited about the journey that lies ahead.