CCR Question 2

Our first shot in our film attracts the attention of the audience because it immediately puts the viewers into danger, from the perspective of the hero when he is knocked unconscious and tries to fight his way out. Instead of showing exposition or information about background and setting, we decide on visual storytelling that illustrates confusion of the protagonist so that the viewer becomes aware of his fear and desperation. The close-ups and quick cuts put us closer to the character, further into his feelings, and further realism to his ordeal. Not knowing the villain or discovering why he was kidnapped keeps us guessing, not knowing what is really going on, and the audience craves more. Turning the thriller-action genre on its side, where there is normally focus on the villain's motives. Instead, we put the audience in the shoes of the hero right away, with the escape as the central conflict.

Since our movie is tapping into that common phobia of being trapped and helpless, our movie is appealing on a mass scale, particularly to the audience of the action and thriller genres. Our movie would likely adopt a digital-first release model if it were released as a real media text. Streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, or YouTube would be the best platforms to target our audience since thrillers do well on these platforms. Social media marketing would also be essential in creating buzz for the film. We can use platforms such as Instagram and TikTok to post teaser videos, behind-the-scenes material, and interactive videos to attract audiences' attention. Furthermore, distributing our film to independent movie festivals or competitions of short films would enable us to become well-known among the fan audience for thrillers and thus provide to us a greater distribution platform. With the use of online sites and festival runs, we can effectively reach our audience and familiarize ourselves within the thriller-action market.

For 1 and 2, I'll try to do some kind of "mock interview" type thing where I'm sitting in front of the camera as if I'm being interviewed about my film opening. In the first question, the interviewer (played by me in a different outfit) will ask, "How does your product engage with the audience and how would it be distributed as a real media text?" I’ll explain how the opening creates tension, pulls the audience in, and specify the target audience it caters to. To achieve a relaxed and casual setting, I will sit in a cozy chair with aides such as a cup of coffee or a notebook, just as if I were sitting in an office setting.

For question two, I will be showing more personally how I acquired my production skills. I will be moving around the house or outside, explaining my process as I tell the audience what I learned about cinematography, editing, and sound. In order to show stimulating visually, I'll have a phone or laptop screen with behind-the-scenes videos, showing a more personal take while keeping the audience engaged by changing the environments.