Inspiration

Inspiration for my project

Since the start of this project, various ideas have come into my mind about what kind of film I'd like to make. There is so many paths I could take with a short film, it could be a silent film, an extract from a bigger plot, a music video etc. 

Various films have inspired me with what I may want to achieve with my film, they are listed below:

Dream Fortress - Anastasia Shulepova



This video is the official music video to musician, Grimes' song Dream Fortress.
I really like this video for both its aesthetic, characters and quirky narrative. Although it appears beautiful and pure, there are twists in the narrative that suggest that all may not be what it first appears to be. I like the idea of incorporating dark twists in my narrative that aren't hugely obvious and don't hold too much focus, yet enough for the audience to notice it and for it to have some sort of impact. In this film the twist is that these young and beautiful girls are actually old and frail women, possibly suggesting that they are living in fantasy world of their own, or perhaps that we are as the audience. 


Until The Quiet Comes - Kahlil Joseph



This is another film that accompanies music throughout. This film is accompanied with the music by musician, Flying Lotus with tracks from his album Until The Quiet Comes. I really like this film as I find it incredibly moving due to the fact that it deals with some really poignant and political topics. Mainly this film deals with the theme of violence, specifically in America where it's legal for almost anyone to have a gun. The film features a community of African Americans in LA. Scenes of children playing are contrasted with scenes of violence and death. The piece ends with a dance scene, featuring a young man who has just been shot. He dances expressively and passionately which is contrasted with violence and gang stereotypes. I really like the idea of involving a deep and controversial message within my film, and this film has shown me how I can do this in a short space of time without it appearing too blunt or unfinished. 

Looking at these films has made me realise that I want to create something that isn't necessarily 'obvious'. Perhaps something that rejects the codes and conventions of genre slightly. Something a little abstract?