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Enrichment Project
- 1. Enrichment Project: Afterthe Headlines A short film written and directed by Aaliyah Miller
- 2. Unfortunately the scheduledshort film is not ready for viewing at this time.
- 3. My Creative ProcessMy Inspiration for After the Headlines Writing the script (an outline and timeline) Pre-production Production Post-production (Still in the process)
- 4. My Inspiration ATH(After the Headlines) is loosely based on a series of articles I read in the Hartford Courant. Initially I wanted to develop the script as a feature (which I still plan on doing). I found a short scriptwriting contest online in which writers were given a week to write a screenplay 15 pages or less. My genre was drama and my subject was newspaper clippings. After the Headlines was born (See handout).
- 5. Pre-Production Develop filmbudget Plan three-day shoot Storyboard the script Find film locations Hire cast and crew Develop scene breakdown, shot list, and shooting schedule Set design Read-thru of script with cast Rewrites to the script
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- 7. Production: First DayCrew arrives and everyone loads in Set-up location (props, furniture, and wardrobe and lights for first scene of the night (this can take a while) Check sound (absolutely crucial) Six scenes were shot on the first night Two locations (AFT studios in Rocky Hill, CT and Kim Dorfman’s home in New Britain, CT We started at 6 p.m. and finished at 2 a.m
- 8. ATH Production StillsDay One
- 9. First scene: Thescript supervisor checks the talent’s clothing. News background will be added in post-production.
- 10. We watch thescene playback on the monitor.
- 11. Since there wasno director’s clap board, Lawrence, a co-producer, gets creative and makes his own.
- 12. Sound rolling….lights, camera,and then action.
- 13. Tim (location sound)records audio for news anchor scene.
- 14. I talk toactors about the support group scene.
- 15. I check outthe support group meeting in the monitor.
- 16. Cast and crewin AFT studios parking lot for exterior scene.
- 17. Cast and crewwatch a playback of the scene on the monitor.
- 18. Brandy begins toapply Mika’s special effects make-up.
- 19. The finished product.Now Mika has to wait for the crew to set up.
- 20. Mika patiently waitsfor action.
- 21. More special effectsmake-up for Alexis’ slit wrist’s scene.
- 22. Production: Second Day10 a.m. call time for cast and crew Eat breakfast and set-up first shot 15 scenes were shot on the second day (a very long day) Our two set locations included Brandy Devoid’s residence (Clara’s house) and Black Rock Center (coroner scene, hospital waiting room scene, sessions with Dr. Braxton, and exterior shots) Changed shot list due to rain
- 23. ATH Production StillsDay Two
- 24. A shot ofthe table for film continuity.
- 25. Looking over thescript with Brandy (assistant director) and Melissa (script supervisor).
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- 27. I am notsure what I’m looking at….
- 28. Brandy with Mikain make-up for the coroner scene.
- 29. Mom takes apicture of Mika before she shoots the coroner scene.
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- 31. Clara meets withthe doctor.
- 32. Watching the sceneon screen.
- 33. Jaye (Clara) catchesa nap.
- 34. Time to eat,where’s the grub?
- 35. Alex sets upa light for the final scene of the night.
- 36. Production: Final Day Crew call was 9 a.m. Shot 13 scenes Locations were Brandy’s residence, Bridgeport, CT and Kim’s residence, New Britain, CT Kim made the crew lunch (kudos) Martini shot (last shot of the production) happened at around 7:30 p.m. Plan to log and digitize the DV tapes
- 37. ATH Production StillsFinal Day
- 38. Clara walks throughAlexis’ room.
- 39. Jaye with Mikabefore they shoot a scene.
- 40. Melissa and Iare in Kim’s hallway waiting for the next take.
- 41. Alexis’ messy bedroom(actually Mika’s brothers room).
- 42. Tim caught inthe messy hallway.
- 43. Keith, Elvis, andI watch the take in the cold.
- 44. Neal and Melissalook at footage.
- 45. Jaye and Italk about the last scene to be shot.
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- 47. Post-Production Footage hasbeen logged and digitized for the editor (with the exception of the coroner scene) The editor is working on the first cut of the film (hopefully it will be done by the end of January) I’ve begun to work with Dmitry, the storyboard artist, on the artwork for the DVD cover I may need to re-shoot some scenes for continuity and better production value. Develop a media kit for film festival submissions
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