Roles On Set

As a result of Storm Eunice on the 14th of February and the destruction it caused, all water and electricity was not working at school until Wednesday this week, meaning my group had to work online whilst preparing for our filming day. Despite the storm and the complications it caused, we made an abundance of progress this week. The group decided on what roles we would be adopting on set this week and collectively decided that I will be the director, Lola will be our camera person, Olly will be our editor and Jemma is going to be our art director. As a team, we will all fulfil the role of producer overseeing the organisation and any other aspects of the shoot. The team will ensure the shoot will run smoothly and that we will be able to create the opening scene that we envision. 

I will be directing our opening scene so I have spent time researching the role of a director, identifying exactly what they do. The director coordinates the content, instructing the actors and leading the creative vision. Before filming has begun, a director will plan camera shots with the director of photography and rehearse with the actors ensuring the final product is a success. Without the director, the actors and crew would be unable to achieve a meaningful and captivating scene as the director pulls all departments together. There are many famous directors in the industry. However, in this example I will be focusing on Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino is one of the most successful directors of the last 30 years, with a total box office gross of over 1.95 billion. His films have been awarded 7 Academy Awards and 8 Golden Globes establishing him as a widely acclaimed director. 

The following video shows Tarantino making his film 'Inglorious Bastards' (2009) which highlights how hands on the directorial job is. 

I have previous experience in a similar role, in 2021 I directed a play that I written during lockdown. So, I am hoping to bring some of that experience when we film. It is essential that I know the scene inside out and work with the actor to create a believable character that the audience can connect with. On the day of the shoot I will take the shot list with me along with the group storyboard so I can help the actor achieve the appropriate emotions for the crew to capture on screen. On the day, I anticipate shooting an entire scene will be quite difficult so it is important that I have prepared myself to lead the team and create a successful opening scene.