The Aftermath: CCR

Our film was inspired by older, black and white silent films. These films usually feature male detectives and leads. Our film features a non-male detective, which already challenges conventions. We also included actors of many different backgrounds, each playing a significant role, which is more than what these films could say. We treated everyone here as equal, regardless of race, gender and sexuality, and didn’t cast based on these elements. Our main reasons for casting these people was based on pure talent.

We hoped to create a sense of irony and suspense with our story. We gave our audience information that our main character, Investigator Rook, needed in order to fully solve the case. For example, in the beginning of the film, the audience can see who really committed the murder. Our Investigator, however, lacks this bit of knowledge. We deny our audience the satisfaction of getting to see this case get resolved towards the end of the film. However, we do deliver on the expectation that at least one person will be charged guilty for this murder.

Our media text would be presented and distributed through theaters and advertisement. Marketing is incredibly important, so we would distribute using this method, as well. Social media is a wonderful opportunity for advertising and marketing, so of course we would utilize the opportunity to reach a widespread audience.

Throughout the amount of time we were producing this project, I could see myself get better at directing a project on this scale. Towards the beginning of the project, I was a bit nervous and didn’t quite know what to do. As we went along, I was more confident in my abilities. I got constructive criticism from some of the cast and crew along the way, which was greatly appreciated. I now, after weeks of production, feel much more capable of directing, and I’ve learned a lot.

We incorporated at least five different types of tech in this project. I used Canva, a graphic design website, to create our movie poster. Adobe Rush was used for editing. iPhones were used to record and take pictures during production. Microsoft Word and Google Docs was also used to create cast lists, scripts, and note taking in general. Of course, we used blogs to spread the word and document our productions process!