(NAME of FILM) Film Production

Goal

Create a FIVE MINUTE film
The film should be well planned, show what you have learned (effective use of film language: narrative, mise en scéne, cinematography, sound, and editing), and be very polished

Pick one 21st Century Leadership Skill from each of the four sections linked below
- 21st Century Skills
Demonstrate these four skills during this project
Gather evidence of these skills
Include your evidence in your (NAME of FILM) Film Production blog post

A blog post with embedded film from YouTube
- Review finished film requirements
Journal Entries for the pre-production, production, and post-production stages of one of the production team roles listed below
Production Forms
- Forms each role and stage of production

Week 1
- Day 1 – Create Blog Post and Add Headings, Fill Into
  - Create a blog post titled (NAME of FILM) Film Production
  - Create headings for:
    - Summary
    - 21st Century Skills Demonstrated
    - The Film
    - Reactions to the Final Version
    - Evaluation of the Final Version
    - What I Learned and Problems I Solved
  - Write the four 21st century goals for the project under the 21st Century Skills heading
  - Fill in the Teamwork Form (PDF)
- Day 2 – Begin Pre-production
  - Planning and preparation
    - Research genre, style, theme, etc. for the film
      - Choose these and set the tone for the film
    - Create screenplay, storyboards, blocking, lighting, and shot list
    - Prepare equipment
    - Practice set up and recording
    - Organize talent and props
    - Learn script
Week 2
- Day 6 – Begin Production
  - Use the equipment to capture images and sound
  - Gather supporting material
    - Foley sound effects
    - Images
  - Adapt script and set up, as needed
  - Organize files
Week 3
- Day 11 – Begin Post-production
  - Edit film clips
  - Edit / add sound
  - Reshoot, as necessary
  - Add title and credits
  - Publish to YouTube
Week 4
- Day 16 – Second to Last Day
  - Publish video
    - Embed video into blog post under the Film heading
  - Finish the Summary and What I Learned and Problems I Solved sections of blog post
- Day 17 – Watch Film