Write a first draft of the Film Analysis including the following components. Note, this is not the FULL paper format yet. The first draft requires ONLY the first two sections of the paper. You will receive
The introduction includes all the concrete details. It must define the film title, classification (narrative, documentary, absolute) and film genre, release date, director, and production company. Introductions might also include the date of viewing. Including the specific details about the film may be helpful for readers who are unfamiliar and provides basic contextual information. For example, you might include any awards/accolades given to the film and/or a brief description of the cultural context for the time the film was made. The introduction can include a concise, summary statement (1-2 sentences) of the overall impact and importance of the film within the socio-cultural context.
The main body of your film review should begin with a clear and concise story summary. What is the story being told? How does the story progress? What characters does the plot follow? Avoid including extraneous plot details or getting deep into the Critical Analysis of film technique here. Focus on summarizing the main events and themes of the storyline. This is a synopsis of the film that should be no more than 2 paragraphs in length.
Your analysis will need to include at least three formal elements of film (cinematography (camera use), sound effects, lighting, editing) as well as analysis of the content and message. So, in other words, you’ll want to connect with both the storyline AND the filmmaking process.
