Script for presentation:
Slide 1 - Introduction
Hi, my name is Reni and for my FMP I will be creating a short film. My theme explores emotional guardedness and human connection through a visual symbol known as red string theory.
Slide 2 - Initial Brainstorming
At the beginning of my project I explored many possible ideas for my short film. The concept that stood out to me the most was one that explored human behaviour. After brainstorming multiple ideas, two themes stood out to me, emotional guardedness when meeting new people and the idea of invisible connections between individuals.
Slide 3 - Logline / Core Concept
My core concept combines two ideas. The story follows a character who tends to expect the worst in people as a way to protect themselves from disappointment. However throughout the film they slowly begin to realise that their assumptions may be preventing them from creating genuine connections.
Slide 4 - Red String Origin
My concept is inspired by the idea of the Red String of Fate. This belief suggests that people who are destined to meet are connected by an invisible red thread regardless of time, place or circumstances
Slide 5 - Reason for Reinterpretation
Rather than focusing on romance, I want to reinterpret this concept in a more psychological way. My film will explore how fear and negative assumptions can stop people from recognising the connections they already have and it allows the red string to symbolise not only destiny but also missed connections.
Slide 6 - Mood Board
My mood board helped me visualise the tone and aesthetic of the film and to generally make my ideas much more visual.
Slide 7 - Primary Research
I have not yet completed my primary research but I will be either conducting a questionnaire or a short interview with my target audience. That will include questions that explore how people form first impressions.
Slide 8 - Secondary Research 1
My secondary research includes analysing how connection is represented visually in the film Your Name. In this movie, symbolic elements such as a red ribbon, distance and framing are used to show the bond between the two characters, relying less on dialogue
Slide 9 - Secondary Research 2
I also analysed Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, which explores the idea that relationships are not perfect, yet people still feel drawn to one another. The film suggests that connection is not always logical but still meaningful. This links to my project as my character may resist connections, even when they are genuine.
Slide 10 - Target Audience
My target audience is primarily young adults and students, as I feel themes of connection and vulnerability are particularly relevant around this age and I believe that many people in this age group will be able to relate to the character’s mindset.
Slide 11 - Visual Metaphor
I thought of a metaphor that involves a glass of coke being run under a tap, where the dark liquid gradually becomes clearer. I developed this from my idea of emotional guardedness, as it represents how negative assumptions can change over time as someone begins to understand the other.
Slide 12 - Character Development
I will show the character’s guarded nature through their body language, such as avoiding eye contact and keeping distance from others.
Slide 13 - Symbolism of Red
I will use the colour red as a key symbol in my film, representing connection but also emotional vulnerability
Slide 14 - Mise en scene
My mise en scene will use simple, everyday settings and minimal props to keep the film realistic, allowing the red string to stand out as a key visual element.
Slide 15 - Cinematography
I will use close-ups and framing to emphasise emotional distance between characters
Slide 16 - Sound
My sound will be minimal, using subtle background noise and music that support the emotional tone
Slide 17 - Editing Style
My editing style will be slow and simple to reflect the character’s emotions and I will be using Adobe Premiere Pro to edit the film
Slide 18 - Final Outcome
And finally my final outcome will be a short film of around five minutes.
Slide 19 - Thank you.
To prepare for my presentation, I decided to write a full script beforehand so that I knew exactly what I wanted to say and would not accidentally miss anything important points while presenting my short film idea. One of my main concerns was becoming nervous during the presentation and forgetting key parts of my concept, so scripting my idea helped me feel more organised and confident.
The most challenging part of the presentation to explain was the metaphorical aspect of the film. Although the metaphor and symbolism made sense to me personally, I had to make sure that I explained it clearly enough for the audience to also understand the meaning behind it. This made me think more carefully about how I communicate my ideas verbally and how to describe abstract themes in simpler and more understandable way.
Writing and practising the script became extremely helpful during preparation, as it allowed me to present my ideas more smoothly without struggling to explain them. While rehearsing, I also noticed that I did not always follow the script word for word during practice. However, even when my wording changed slightly, I was still communicating the same ideas and themes consistently. Reflecting on this now, I think scripting the presentation gave me a stronger understanding of my project overall and helped me present with more confidence and flexibility rather than sounding overly rehearsed.
Presentation Video:
After watching back at the recording of my presentation, I felt that that I communicated the main ideas of my project clearly and showed confidence while speaking about my short film. I believe that I explained the short concept, theme and creative intentions properly, and overall the presentation reflected a good understanding of my project and the direction I wanted it to take.
However, one issue I noticed while reviewing the recording was that I spent a lot of time looking down and did not maintain eye contact with the audience. Reflecting on this, I think making more eye contact would have helped the audience feel more engaged and connected to the presentation rather than relying on the script while speaking.
During the presentation itself there were also moments where I thought of additional ideas or ways to elaborate further on certain slides. However, I chose to stay close to my script because I did not want to loose track of my points or explain something unclearly. Looking back now, I realise that although the script helped me stay organised, I should also allow myself more flexibility and confidence when speaking naturally.
This experience helped me recognise that for future presentations I should continue preparing scripts and practising beforehand, but use the script more as a support tool rather than something I rely on too heavily. I also want to improve my confidence in maintaining eye contact and speaking more freely while still communicating my ideas clearly.
Feedback For Presentation:
The feedback I received from my presentation was mostly positive and it helped reassure me that my concept and narrative were understandable to the audience. A number of comments mentioned that I demonstrated a strong understanding of understanding of human behaviour and emotional interaction, which was important to me because these themes are central to the film's narrative. Other feedback also highlighted that the presentation had a clear storyline, effective techniques and well developed overall concept.
One of the most useful aspects of the feedback was recognising that the audience understood the concept of my film clearly and did not misinterpret the meaning or themes I was trying to communicate. This was especially important because my project focuses heavily on subtle emotions with visual story telling rather than direct explanation through dialogue.
The feedback also helped me identify areas that could be improved further. Some comments suggested that my primary research could have been explored and explained in more detail. Reflecting on this, I agree with this feedback because at the time of the presentation I was still in the process of carrying out and developing my primary research, meaning I did not speak about it as confidently or in as much detail as the other sections of the presentation.
After completing the presentation and reviewing the feedback, I also became clear that my additional metaphor involving overflowing water would not give any extra depth to the primary concept of my film. Therefore I chose to leave it out of the film. Overall, the feedback helped reassure me that the concept was effective while also giving me a clearer understanding of the areas I still need to develop throughout the rest of the project.
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