Drama no.1 dad

So, the film is finished! And very happy with the result I am too. I think the whole group is. I think that it fur fills the vision that we had of it.

The process of making this film has been long but also enjoyable. As producer, when we got the final idea down I was keen to start planning as soon as possible, wanting to avoid a last minute shoot.  So I spent a lot of the Easter holidays tracking down actors so that we were able to audition them as soon as we got back to Uni. This meant that we had a lot of rehearsal time as well as plenty of time for the actual shoot.  Also sorting out the location was a slight difficulty. The original plans fell through but luckily we were able to shoot in the Bar where Katie (editor) works. Pre production was all done with in the allotted time and we were more that ready to start shooting.

The shoots, four spread over the week all went very well. The planning I think was integral, every one worked well together, to get the shot lists, story boards, props/costumes and schedules ready so that we could be as organised an efficient on the day as possible. I am very pleased with how well everything went. We got all the shots we needed and we were not panicking or in any mad rushes. We were able to be calm about the production and were able to enjoy it.

The edit also went very well. I was not as involved in this side as it was mainly the job of the editor-obviously- and the director. ‘Too many cooks...’ and all that. I went in a couple of times to see how it was going and to discuss ideas and changes that might need to be made.

So in general the process of this film’s fabrication was smooth and I feel that we have created a film that is entertaining and effective.

Our starting point of the script was a great one. It was a very strong and well written which made the whole process easier. It did almost come alive on the page and it wasn’t hard to visualise what it would become. When I saw the script I was very happy and I think that it contained everything we wanted in terms of story, mood, and theme.

The style of the film is very over stylised. For example the sound effects are very pronounced, which gives this idea of hyper reality. This is present in the dream sequences which help to reinforce that they are fantasy. The idea that things are always more amplified inside your own head is something that I think will resonate with the audience. This is one way in which we have tried to create this mood of tension with in the fantasies and to convey how Jack is feeling. The idea that everything seems amplified or worse inside his head shown by the over stylised way in which we have created the film helps to show how worried he is. The snappy editing also adds to this. It shows Jack’s thought process, each time something happens it is very quick and almost methodical, yet still ‘too much’. This shows the chaotic way in which he is thinking, reinforcing that he is scared of what the outcome is going to be. This style of editing is also comic and comes very much from the conventions that can be seen in the works of Edgar Wright. His films are probably the perfect example of over stylisation and hyper reality. However it always works because he uses them well. They have both a comic effect and an impact on the audience much like we were trying to give to our film.

The tone of the film is overall rather comic. The scenarios that Jack imagines are obviously over the top and the way in which the film is constructed lends its self to that. It is as the fantasies he is getting more and more absurd which it’s self is a comic idea. The scenes in the Gallery are also slightly comic. This is due to the relationship between Jack and George and their reactions to the situations. I think this is important or else I think the film could get a little on the dark side, being dragged down by Jack’s worry. Although this worry is completely justified and what a lot of teens would feel coming out, it’s not something that we wanted to convey in a way that was depressing or dark. I think the scenes in the gallery and the banter between the boys keeps the mood light. Again here the over stylising of things also adds to this.

The comic side of the piece I think is very important. Lucy (director) had a friend compose some music for the piece and personally I think that it really adds to the film. It works as punctuation and also helps to keep the mood light. There are a few musical ques, which I think really help to make the piece more effective and which help the audience to be drawn in. It also flows with the mood of the film ebbing and peaking with the scenarios and action on screen.

The mood of the film does have an ark. It builds as the scenarios get more and more ridiculous, building the comic element. However it then comes back down when Jack realises that he could lose his father. This helps the film to stay grounded in reality with out going too far into the realms of fantasy. It also shows that we do have a point to make with this film. That coming out is a serious issue and is not easy for some people.  However I really like that this film has a very positive out come. I would have been all to easy with this brief to come up with something that was dark and grey and depressing. Unanimously this is something that we agreed we did not want for this particular project. We wanted to do something different and fun.

 I honestly believe that we have achieved this. The film is funny and snappy and it still carries a message and has a strong story behind it. For these reasons I am incredibly happy with the result.

That's a wrap!

Day 4 Maggie May’s part 2.

So the day began by getting all the equipment from one location to another. We arrived at Maggie May’s at twelve which is when we had arranged to be able to get into the location. As with all of our shots we ere scheduled in a way that mean we knew exactly what we were meant to be doing and when. As soon as we got into the location we got the actor ready and set up the lighting and the shots.

The reason we had chosen to do these particular shots today was because out of the five set in the bar they required the most set ups. As with one of them we had to get mike dressed up in his drag out fit. This included costume and makeup sp obviously required a little more set up than the other scenes where he is in his school uniform. Once the set and actor’s were dressed the filming went relatively quickly. There were quite a few set ups t do with this scene. Mainly because we had to do a lot of extreme close ups of the drag costume. And also during this it was nessaccary to chance the lighting. We wanted to put in the colour filters to add a kind of ‘cabaret’ effect. Another colour the purpose serves is with the red and greens it creates an almost sickly tome which is good for this scenes as the dad is throwing up at the end. It also adds an interesting visual element.  After this we then had to set up the shot of the Dad throwing up. This also included getting just some sound of Tom wrenching. In the original script we had seen the Dad throwing up but this I felt was a logistical nightmare so we decided to just use the sound on a blackout screen This was definitely a better decision as leaving it to the audiences imagination is definitely better than having a shot of Mike covered in tinned carrots, that would have just looked cheap. I think it would have also undermined the quality of the film.

The next scene we filmed was where the Dad reacts badly. This again required quite a few set ups. We had to first film the dad which involved a different lighting set up as once again we had to use filters. We had a red light to represent the anger. Also we had had a shot of a canted tilt. This had to be allowed for in the schedule as it took a little longer to shoot that the other static set ups. Also we had to allow for the smashing of the glass and the clean up of that.

We also had to do a little ADR as we had some major wound issue last week when we were shooting.

Once again I have t say how pleased I am at how the day went. We seem to work really well as a team and we got everything shot on time and in an organised fashion.

And that’s a wrap!

Shoot day 3

Soot day 3

Today we shot the scenes that are set in the Bedroom. Jack being caught dancing and singing in front of the Mirror and Jack being thrown out of home. We did get everything shot, but maybe not in the most efficient way. The time constrictions of today were pretty much non-existant and we did not have all that much to shoot. We planned to start at eleven however due to issues outside of our control we didn’t actually get started until around twelve.

When we got started we got the first thing we had to do was dress the set. Because so little of the room is seen in shot we had to dress accordingly. In order to make the room seem convincingly like a stereotypically gay teenage boy’s room. The only thing in the frame was mike and the reflection in the mirror. We had Lucy’s massive, pink Audrey Hepburn poster. We stuck this up on the wall behind mike so that it reflected in the mirror. We also put up some fairy lights and a really cheesy valentines card. Because there was so little of the room actually in shot the room didn’t need much dressing. I think what we did still gives an effective look to the room.

We shot the part where Jack is doing his Britney impression in the Mirror. This is an important part of the film and we decided to use a tilt up to a reveal of the Dad being stood behind. Also we needed to get several close ups of the Dad’s reactions to this. Tom gave us some great faces to work with.

After this we had to shoot the rather more serious scenes of Jack being thrown out of the house. We started with the set up of the suitcase being filled in a rushed manner. These were pretty simple to shoot. We also had to record some voice work from tom, of angry shouting to put over the scenes where George is imaging that he could be kicked out. While this was being done, to save time Ben and I went out get a couple of Shots of outside of the house.

When we had done this we had to shoot where Jack gets kicked out. We had to get him made up with bruise makeup and fake blood. We also then had to get the shots of the door slamming in Jack’s face and him walking up the street. We decided to do this at several different frame rates so we had the option of using slow motion in the edit.

Overall it was another successful shoot where we got everything we needed and were able to do this in a manner that was not stressed or rushed. I think that this is the best way to work as when there is stress there is the tendency to become forgetful and also for friction to arise between people. This is something I want to avoid as it makes for an atmosphere that is counter productive. So far we have all gotten on well and worked together as a tem in an effective manner. 

Gallery shoot

Gallery shoot.

Well, the weather is against us. But after all we are in the north of England in April, it is to be expected. We have ended up shooting the Jack and George scenes in the Graves gallery. This was a last minute change to the plan so it was not as well planned out as I would have liked. The shot lists had to be re done and therefore the original schedule was no longer applicable. Therefore we had to rework it, in order to get everything shot as we only had 10-3 which are the gallery’s opening hours.

So we began at ten o’clock not wanting to lose any time. While the rest of the crew were getting ready to shoot and getting the actors ready and briefed on the changes to the shot list and what they would have to do, I sorted out the admin. Making sure we were covered legally, getting a location agreement form signed by Chris, the gallery’s representative that I had bee in contact with. Also we had to make sure none of the pictures in the gallery that we were shooting in were under copyright. None of them were but if they had been we would have obviously had to plan around avoiding getting these on camera.

When the shoot started we managed to get on quite quickly. We didn’t need t use the lights to begin with as the skylights, and lighting in the gallery looked good on camera with out us adding any. All it needed was a reflector at some points. However when it came to the close-ups we needed to use a Kino as the shot looked a little dark. As we were unable to stick all the cables to the floor, in order to avoid a health and safety nightmare I stood over the cable making sure that no members of the public tripped over it. I had allowed for this in the risk assessment.

The fact that once again we had planned well all be it rather hastily meant that we got all the shots we needed. Ro my mind there is nothing worse than getting to edit and finding out you are missing shots from a location you might not be able to reshoot in with in the time frame. Also if we had to reshoot it would be cutting it fine with postproduction time.

In general I’m very happy with the results of this shoot. The Gallery looks good on film and I think that in Place of the park it works well. I’d have preferred the park, but there is nothing t be done about that. The gallery had a lot to offer us in terms of aesthetics. The shot went well also considering the fact at how quickly we had to change plans. The rushes look good and we worked effectively as a team on the shoot. Once again I’m happy with how everyone worked. Also I’m very confident at how well the project is progressing. 

Shoot day one April 23^rd

Well we definitely started as we mean to go on. Today’s shoot went really well in most respects, from my point of view as the producer everything went really well as we shot everything that we planned to. As far as I’m concerned this was due to how effectively we planned. Ben gave me the shot list and as a group we discussed the set up. Dressing the set, putting the actor’s into costume, lights, and camera were all taken into consideration when I was putting together the schedule. When Ben gave me the shot list I looked at all the different set ups we had to do. Then taking into account the previous discussions on light etc I was able to put together comprehensive shooting schedule. I really think that it is an essential part of film making because when you have a schedule it’s easier to keep track of where you are and how much you are getting done.

The Shot was supposes to start at 12, but due to a delay out of our control we actually started about half past. This did sit us back a little but we were still able t make up the time. We had planned to shoot three scenes out of the five set in the bar. We decided that we should shoot the three scenes that took the least set ups, there fore we could get the most possible done. Then we will be shooting the other two scenes next Monday. The shoot was inevitably going to be long, there were several set ups that each requires a different set of lighting. One thing that I think we should have done was do a location scout of here as it would have given us a better idea of lighting in the Bar and what we would have to do to light our set. This would have saved a bit of time I think, it at least would have made the schedule a little more accurate.

In terms of shooting each scene, we were very efficient I think, the actors knew what they were doing and under Lucy’s direction gave exactly what was asked of them. The rehearsals definitely paid off. We were able to get thorough the scenes at a good pace, finishing in time so that we had everything we planned and in time for the actors to go to classes/work.

The only real issue that we had was the sound. The Marantz was playing up, it was peaking even at low volume sounds, even when the levels were way down. I have to take some blame for this as, as producer I should have made sure all the equipment was in perfect working order. However we should be able to fix it, do ADR or if worst comes to worst re-shoot.

So in conclusion I am very happy with how the shoot went and I think that if we keep it up we will have absolutely no problems in getting everything done to the standard that is expected of us.

Liverpool.
So we have come to the end of the two day shoot in Liverpool. My first reaction is to say how well it went. We managed to get everything done that we intended to. The interviewees were brilliant and in my opinion gave us plenty of material to work with. I think the quality of our material is also of high standard, meaning that this should get a better end result.
Starting the second day of shooting as early as we did was definitely a good decision. It gave us a greater scope. It meant that not only that we had lots of time to get around to all places we needed too but we had time to go to more places that we had initially planned. We were able to stop at any rouge Lambanana’s we found and film them. This again means we have plenty of coverage when it comes to the edit. Another point from the effective time management is it meant we weren’t stressed or panicking about getting anywhere. This meant that we could work effectively without any added stress. This had defiantly reiterated to me that time management is key in an effective shoot as it is an added pressure that can be avoided with careful planning.
I have to say that I did enjoy this shoot. I feel that everyone in the team did well at their designated tasks. Especially Grace as producer, who I feel made sure we were all as organised as we were. I think that we worked well as a team. The only thing I have to say is that I feel there was a little lack of communication with regards to starting and stopping filming and sound recording. I think that from this I have learned the importance of communication. This is causing me slight concern as there may be small section where the audio and video don’t sync up properly. This is a bridge we’ll have to cross when we come to it. It’s not causing any major concern as I know everything that was needed was recorded and then some.
As we were using a DSLR to film on, everything was recorded on a marantz rather than being recorded on a mic that was plugged directly into the camera. For the ‘sit down’ interviews I used the tie clip mics in order to get as clear audio as possible. When we recorded the vox pops, using the tie clip mic was not a very effective choice. The problem when interviewing the general public is that they tend to feel uncomfortable around sound recording equipment. The last thing that they need is someone they don’t know trying to set them up with a tie-clip mic. It can also be time consuming; we needed this to be quick fire as the light was going by this stage. Overall it seemed a better idea to use a rifle mic on a boom pole. This is obviously even more intimidating than the tie clip mic. For this reason we kept it hidden while trying to coax people into being interviewed. We managed to get a few good interviews this way and the people said a lot of really good stuff.

'Om'

At first glance ‘Om’ is not a particularly complex piece of work due to its short length. However in my opinion there is an awful lot wrapped up in just under two minutes.
The Most apparent feature in this film is its use f representation and in turn how it plays on our expectations due to cultural connotations. The opening shot paint the picture of a Buddhist monk meditating. The slight wispy curl of smoke indicates a stick of incense burning slightly off camera. The orange robe fits with the universally accepted dress of a Buddhist monk. As does the shaved head. The continuous ‘om’ that plays out in the background help to round off this idea of a meditating Buddhist monk that has been laid out. This image brings to mind then several different elements that would go along with a meditating monk. Ideas of peace and tranquillity that the Buddhist religion is famed for.
The film then moves on to reveal slowly that this is not a tranquil Buddhist monk, but a Skin head, in a barbers shop. These two groups of people are polar opposites, their only connecting feature being a shaved head. In doing this the film makes one question their own judgment. This is what appears to be the filmmaker’s intention. It is also a seemingly brief study of how powerful semiotics can be in a viewers judgment of a character. The ‘skinhead’ does not say a word but already we judge him. When he appears to be a monk we assume he is a peaceful person, full of love for the world and everything init. When he is revealed to be a skin head, signified by his dress-a Fred Perry shirt, braces, shaved head- we see him as a violent racist thug. SO this is in some ways a play on the old ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’. However I believe there is a deeper meaning than simply that. I believe it is more about representation of characters within film. Sometimes characters have to be introduced quickly and the best way to do this is through representation. This again reinforces the idea that we assume things about this man from simply seeing him, the film appeared to be saying how powerful visual impressions are on a human’s judgment of character.
This is an incredibly effective film, in only a short space of time it manages to portray an incredibly strong message. More than portraying a message it make one consider their own judgements of people. What’s more it also challenges the idea of basic filmic conventions of representation being an effective method of introducing a character, as here it is clearly shown not to be. In addition to this the film is genuinely comic. Which is something that is not especially common place within the school of experimental film. I would also say that ‘om’ definitely falls under the bracket of experimental film. It, as has been shown, challenges the conventions of ‘normal filmmaking.
Taking this film in an inspirational context, it is definitely something we will draw on. The use of lighting is something we are especially interested in. The way the skinhead is the only thing in the show lit ageist a black background is something we want to use in our film.

Rough cut sound

Rough cut.
So today we completed a rough cut of our sense of space
audio project.
As on overall view, we are definitely heading in appositive direction.
The plans that we have made are materialising as we hoped in Sound cut pro.
The time ad effort that went into recording the sounds had paid
off, as we have an extensive library into which we can dip to find the right
sound effect for the moment. Therefore we are not struggling when it comes to
creating a decent amount of sound in the project.
So far the successes I think are a strong idea first and foremost.
I think that due to this it has made editing a whole lot easier. The planning
that we did, writing the script and making lists of the sounds we would need to
go along with these has meant that putting everything together has been not straightforward
exactly but easier as we have planned it intensively.
I think the edit so far in terms of a sense of space is
still lacking. It does feel a little empty at this point. There are the sound
effects to back up what is being said but it is not giving a ‘sense’ of the
space in side Abby’s mind or the places she has been in her life. There is
still too much silence, it’s too thin. It
is important that we put in more Atmos. So far we only have two layers of
sound; spoke word and the sound effect to match what being said. I think we
need to put in a lot more, adding layers making a more complex layering of
sounds. This will create a bigger and broader sense of the six different spaces
we are trying to create.
It also needs to be more concise, there is a treat that it
could become very messy. I think one of the major challenges in the final edit
will be creating the fine balance between having a deep complex and effective
use of sounds and just a mess of noise and speech with no definable structure.
I think one way we can go about this is by having one ‘base’
sound for easy scene, which will ground the whole thing. It’ll help tell the
little story of each part and as a whole it will give the piece a greater
ambiance.
The piece is the right length and I feel it is divided in a
way that fits the theme. It is divided into sections, in away in which a life
span is. This then reflects the sense that we want to create. This sense is the
idea of a passing life, told in memories. So we have the sense of being inside someone’s
head, inside their memories. Then we have the little spaces we are trying to
create within the mind, the little memories, so they have atmosphere and
meaning.

Evaluation of shoot

So today Alli and myself recorded the sound for our project.
We began at about 10.30, and started by recording the spoken word parts of the script. We decided to do this in the kitchen of Alli's flat as it was the quietest and most suitable place for it. The only thing that causes problems here was the fact that the fridge made a buzzing sound. Next time we will have to record some where completely silent, maybe the performance space at SIF. We recorded each piece twice to make sure we are fully covered for the edit. most of the pieces were not either over or above the 30s target, this is as learning curve as we now know how important rehearsals are for making sure everything is on time.
We moved on them to our list of sound effects to record. The list is extensive but because we had listed all of them on a checklist and had colour coded them or where we should record them it meant that everything ran smoothly. There was no running to and fro or faffing around looking for props or going back because we had forgotten to record something.
I feel we worked well as a team, we both took an even share of the recording and actually making the sounds. This was a good way to work as it meant we both have equal input and get equal experience in the field. It also contributed to how smoothly it went. The organisation was key and although there are still things I have learned from this shoot, it did for the most part go exactly according to plan. This for me them has proved what I already know, which is that planning is key.

Finished!

Finished!!
So we’ve finished a final cut of our Edale film and it has a
proper name. ‘Two eyes, two sights’. I
must admit I am quite pleased with the final outcome. I feel it portrays our
theme well and fulfils what we were trying to create in terms of atmosphere.
As it begins with the shot of the train station it is quite
clearly a ‘normal’ scene but them it is quickly cut in with a flash of body
horror this is where the integration between the two Edales begins. It creates
the feeling that there is a bubbling of tension. In order to create an
atmosphere of the two rival worlds we decided to put flashes of one in the
other. This also helps to even out the pace of the film by beginning with these
short flashes it makes the pace through the whole film more even rather that
jumping around all over the place.
The purpose of the body horror here is to establish a sense
of unease. It also begins to portray our theme which is that there are two
sides to every story. There are two different world encompassed within Edale
and we are trying to show these and the tension between them there for creating
a ‘portrait of a place’. There is the tourist view of Edale, the biscuit tin
view if you will. A village filled with summer walkers and more hard core
winter hikers. Then there is the other side. A village such as Edale is steeped
in the ancient ways of this country, its ancient belief systems and the generations,
who have lived, worked and died there. This
is there fore a magical place. There is then a sense of two conflicting world
within the one place. We continue to show this through the film placing
elements of each world within the other.
The film is split into three parts. Tourist Edale, the
turning point and then the ‘witch’ Edale. The first part aims to show that
underneath all the beauty and picturesque there is something darker lurking
beneath the surface.
The turning point. We chose to have the shot of the nettles
here for an important reason. We feel that a nettle reflects the theme of the
film. Two sides to every story. A nettle even though it stings us is an
incredibly important part of the natural world. It provides perfect homes for
butterfly eggs and therefore caterpillars. It is also the perfect cover for
Corncrakes to nest. So like the Edale we are trying to create it has two sides.
To expand on this idea, and to relate it more to the film, a nettle is part of
the nature and beauty that the tourists come to see. Its vibrant green colours
the countryside in a way that is aesthetically pleasing. On the other hand it
is an important element in witch craft, used as part of spells and as food it
reflects our theme of the film perfectly.
To continue talking about this turning point we have incorporated
cuts that are reminiscent of a heart beat. This is important as a heartbeat
creates images of the life force of the village. This struggle between the two
Edales is what gives it its atmosphere that we are trying to create in this
film. Also the candle which we chose to intercut the nettle with. It is a
useful tool in the practise of witchcraft consequently its presence signifies
the presence of this other worldliness. Also it approaches the camera so it
conveys that the other world is coming close it reinforces the idea of one
encroaching on the other.
In terms of editing we tried to create a sense of tension,
the short bursts of the ‘witch world’ in the tourist one at the beginning
builds pressure between them. It shows that they are, not fighting, but they
are at odds with one another. This reinforces the idea of the portrait of a
place as we are trying to capture this through our use of editing. This editing crease a sense of unease through
the whole film.
The final shot cements this. We chose to use a canted angle
because it connotes disquiet therefore is sums up the film and what we were
trying to show.
AS a whole I feel that the film is mostly successful and it
completes our aims. However there are obviously still problems, it still does
not feel as if it flows perfectly. It still has a certain disjointedness that
is not just adding to a sense of unease but maybe confuses the audience
slightly. So as for things I would have done differently this is one. Also as a
whole I fell we could have been more organised with regards to story boards and
a location scout. I also think that we could have utilised the effects in final
cut pro to create an even weirder vibe to the film.
In terms of team work. I believe that Poppy and I worked well;
we both put in equal effort and expected that in return. I think that we are
both happy with the amount of work that the other did. Also we discussed ideas
and themes at length so that when we went to actually, physically make the film
we were very much on the same page. This was very helpful as we were both
comfortable with letting the other take a shot that they spontaneously came up
with, without having to worry about how it would fit in with our own vision of
what the film was supposed to be.
One other major thing that this project has taught me is how
much we take sound for granted. All the way through the edit I was always
thinking about sounds and songs that would fit so well and enhance the effectiveness
of the film.
So, to conclude our film ‘Two eyes, two sights’, I feel fits
the brief to create a portrait of a place and even though there is still room
for improvement, I am happy with the result and how we carried out the task
allocated to us.

Rough Edit!
Right so we’ve got a rough edit done. It is in no sense of
the word perfect but it’s a start.
I think that the pace is one of its biggest downfalls, it’s
very inconsistent and distracts the audience from the film. For us, the pace is
actually very important as we want to create a sense of a build up and a crescendo
in the film. As it moves from the tourist view of the village too the one steeped
in mysticism. Also it will help to
create drama in the piece. The thing with the pace is that the film is very
jumpy anyways so the challenge will be is t make it flowing enough to be
watchable and still jumpy enough to create a sense of unease.
Another aspect that needs t be polished is the idea that
there are two halves in the film, there are two different worlds encroaching in
each other. In order to show this the most basic out line is that we have ‘tourist
Edale’, then a turning point, then ‘witch Edale’. We have decided that the best
shot for a turning point is a shot of the nettles. This idea is taking shape in
the rough edit yet it needs a lot of fine tuning.
One thing about the rough edit is that it moves around quite
a lot there is does not stick to the outline that we initially planned. In
other words it does at points feel like a random collection of shots. This is
there fore something we must address in the final edit.
Another problem that we have highlighted is that it does
seem a little boring at points. Especially in the second half it is simply shot
after shot of apparent ‘witchy things’.
To address this we are going to put in flashes of each world in the
other. This will create the idea that they are encroaching on each other.
I found the edit tutorial really helpful. Not only does it
help to get an outside perspective but to hear a tutor’s opinion on the working
process before the final presentation relieves the pressure slightly. It allows
you to take a step back and critically evaluate your work before the final
presentation. This was invaluable for Poppy and I as it highlighted these issues.
We had some idea of its downfalls but having them pointed out really helped us
identify and sort them out. Another thing that was helpful about the tutorial
was hearing an audience point of view. It was clear we had not met our
intentions completely in conveying the theme but we are getting there.
One thing I will say about the film even at this stage is
that I think it has a really strong theme and because of this I think the film
is made more effective. The idea of having two different worlds competing with
each other in the context of this village. This paint a certain image of this
place, we’re not trying to portray a battle ground but show what can be going
on underneath the surface and the atmosphere of tension that this creates.
So, to conclude, yes the film has a long way to go in terms
of editing but is heading along the right path. We have a strong thematic
element that will help us as we create the fine cut.