Storyboard and this Weeks Plans

As shown in the storyboard, my partner and I wanted to expand our film opening to start with the main character at the beach. We decided on this change because of how this setting evoke a sense of solemn and meditative energy. As the main character is going through the loss of a friend, coming to a place like this can be a sort of escape from her emotions, and a place to think without many distractions and external pressure. As the main character leaves the beach, she comes to the area of her friends, where she sees the belongings and experiences the feelings of denial and panic through it all.

In the article titled, “The Reality of the Emotions of Grief”, written by Rhonda O’neill, the emotions of grief include shock, anger, regret, and much more. This would depend on the way people process a loss in their life, is how these feelings would appear, and in a certain specific order. Moreover, some of the ways these feelings can be processed in the best way is to confront those emotions and cherish the positive memories with the former loved one. The main character is at the beach as the location is symbolic of the divide between the physical and unknown, as one can never look to the end of the water, as it is never ending. The situation that happened would affect the main character for the rest of her life, and would be a “scar to the heart”. Moreover, the location of the beach is where the main character and her former friend grew their friendship, and serves a physical representation of their moments together, that the main character can use to confront the reality of the situation. 

The way this part of the opening would be depicted is through the variety of angles and the lack of sound. With angles such as close ups, and the composition being to the far left or far right third, the tone of loneliness and isolation is established, and would lend itself well to understanding the plot of the main character and the death of the friend. Moreover, the sense of silence and only hearing diegetic noise establishes the negative tone that is continuously elaborated and changed upon through the opening. 

In terms of schedule, this week my partner Colin and I are working to find the perfect actor. This would happen through a casting call or asking friends that are willing to help. These people would most likely be involved in acting through the school or private programs. Moreover, we would need to go location scouting for a beach that would cater to the things we are going to portray in the opening. We would have to pick a certain time to go there, which would probably be in the morning, for the sound to be as quiet as possible. 

Sources 
O'Neill, Rhonda. “The Reality of the Emotions of Grief.” HuffPost, HuffPost, 28 Sept. 2016, www.huffpost.com/entry/the-reality-of-the-emotions-of-grief_b_57e691f2e4b00267764fc12e.