Proposal for the year

For this year in order to show and develop my skills i would like to work on either:

A Short Film

Documentary 

Music Video

Experimental Piece

I want to be involved in a practical piece where i get to explore the role of a DOP fully, also for my portfolio i would like to show that i can work on a range of media for a range of audiences. Within the class i already have a group which i know i am to work with, some of whom already have idea's of their own as well as my own, that we will look into to see which is most feasible to pursue.

I have decided this year that I would like to try writing a short narrative film ("EFA") as it is something i have wanted to pursue previously but not felt it was appropriate for a project until now. I plan to take the role of a cinematographer/DOP during production as this is where my main interests lie, and writer prior to this, potentially handing the first draft over to a more experienced script write for development.

I wish to gain the knowledge and experience of storytelling, being able to create a story, which an audience is able to engage with and connect with the character through the writing of the script. With cinematography I want to be able to demonstrate my ability to then tell the story visually, through framing and also through lighting, composition, angle, depth of field and movement. I plan to also be involved in another smaller short film production, which I would like to again explore the role of cinematography. This time working to someone else’s story and show my ability to adapt in different environments and people. Being involved in two short films will provide me with some consistency in showing skill for a portfolio when I finish the year. I will be trying to be involved in as many creative productions where I can expand my expertise, creativity and knowledge. However giving my main focus to these projects described above. I should end the year with a large range of technical skills at as close to a professional level as possible and show my academic skills through research, analysis and critique during all work.

Here are some of the skills/resources i aiming for:

- Become efficient and developed in: Script Writing, Screenplay and Storyboarding. I want to have the skill to tell a story with meaning and emotion.

- Cinematography. I want to demonstrate and learn my ability to frame, compose and light a shot which in itself tells a story to support the film

- Working with a professional camera - I will be finding and watching lots of nominated and awarded short films found mainly through Vimeo, which will give me a great understanding of storytelling in 10 minutes or less. I want to be able to find what are realistic goals for a short film both in story and setting.

- UCA Library books on writing a short narrative, scripts, storyboards and character development

- UCA Library books on all aspects of Cinematography

- UCA Technicians for technical help mainly with camera and lighting

- Working with a producer to create something that is practically do-able for students

- Working with a director to tell and create a fantastic story with beautiful visuals