THANKS TO... BREAKOUT ROOMS

Hello Everyone,

It’s been an excellent week, with the planning and shooting of my first scene, it’s safe to safe I feel more accomplished every day.

You’d think by now I would know all the tricks and tips anyone has to offer but the more I go on breakout rooms, the more ideas and tips I bring to the table, let’s talk about them!

First, I explained to everyone in my breakout room (there were about 5 of us) what my opening scene talked about and it seemed like everyone enjoyed the idea and gave their opinion on it which for the most part were positive. As I explained to them some of my struggles such as audio, lighting, and editing, they have blessed me with some solutions that I will definitely be taking into consideration. This time, I wrote them down on my iPad and saved it to my “planning portfolio” and I will be soon be doing more research and maybe purchasing some of these items that will help with the development of my film such as a microphone. 

Below I will attach what I wrote down. 

Thank you to my group members who collaborated with me and did not mind sharing their secrets so that we can all succeed in this amazing project!!

See you all later!

Alessia. 

THE PROCESS

Today I woke up with my right foot. 

I recorded the first scene of my film and it went spectacularly.

With the help of my mom and sister, I was able to put together the first drawings of my storyboard and bring them to life. 

The process of filming was hard though. A lot of bloopers and mistakes were made. For example, my sister who plays the role of Soul, had a hard time memorizing her parts and my mom also forgot some of the lines. My cat who plays Lennot, Soul's cat was not able to stay still in one spot which made it very difficult to film. Nevertheless, the scenes turned out exactly how I wanted them to and my vision and ideas were spot on! I'm thrilled. 

I made a list of things I need to adjust at the end:

• Sound
• lighting
• background music

I will attach some scenes as well as behind the scenes of how this day played out and you guys can start creating an idea of how the movie will turn out at the end, no spoilers though! 

Special thanks to my sister, Elisa and mom, Rosalba, who've surprisingly helped me out tremendously and collaborated with the process, I would've never been able to get it done without them. Thank you! 

Thank you all for checking in, see you next week! 

Storyboard

After long planning days, I think the most exhausting day and post would have to be this one. Although it is not perfect and probably unfinilized, I think it’s safe to say this storyboard represents the best idea of how the opening scene of my movie is going to look like. In my storyboard I have included the type Of shots and angles each scene has. Take a look!

And that folks, is all I have right now. I hope you enjoy and are as excited as I am for my film!!

See you tomorrow!!!

Alessia. 

THE SCRIPT

 Hello Everyone, 

Today I have some very exciting news... the opening scene's script is finally here! 

Many of you have been anticipating it since the beginning and I'm so glad I was able to get it done. 

I will say this will not be the final script as they are some modifications and new factors that will come into play later on. Writing the script was fairly easy as I had a picture of how the whole opening scene was going to turn out. At first, it may look plain and simple but there are many things that will be added and removed through the whole filming process which by the way, is approaching very quickly. 

Some things to point out about the script are:

• Some characters such as Carlos and Rafael are only introduced at the end and don't have much dialogue.
• The dad is not introduced in the opening scene.
• It's not the final script. Modifications will be made along the way.

Furthermore, I've done deeper research about schizophrenia and I noticed not a lot of this illness will be portrayed in the opening scene which may be a problem. However, I do still keep in mind this is only an opening scene and the illness and plot twist will be portrayed later on in the movie. 

I will attach the script below and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did writing it. 

Production & Modifications

 Hello, welcome back! 

Certainly enough I knew this would happen, some changes need to be made in order for everything to flow and I have also come up with a brilliant idea that will help with the overall finish of the opening scene.

First of all, I was thinking the other day about how this movie could be more personal and of course, hit the audience deeper. I came up with the brightest idea ever, why isn't the movie recorded in the first person? Let me elaborate...

Soul, the protagonist of my film, spends her days locked in her room bored out of her mind. She decides to blog about her day-to-day life and the film will show everything in her perspective as if the tapes from her camera are her story if that makes sense. Later on, as she goes outside without permission, she documents the entire thing on her camera, which will later in the movie be very helpful, and all her thoughts, symptoms, and experience is documented on the tape.

Furthermore, as I reflect on my production, I think keeping a positive mind throughout the whole process will definitely facilitate every step of the way. Coming up with ideas and giving meaning to them is only the beginning of my journey. I don't know what's to come but It will come if I am determined to get to it IF THAT MAKES SENSE.

I will leave you guys here and intrigued with my new idea. Will I do it? you'll find out next time I see you as I prepare to get the camera on, characters together, and ideas in one place. 

I will see you all next time, 

Alessia. 

Key Moments

 Hello Everyone, 

Thanks for coming back!

Time is ticking and filming day is so close I start to get nervous every time I think about it. What if nothing goes accordingly? what if something doesn't work out? I would ask myself these questions frequently and clearly, I was beating myself up. Planning out the script, costumes, lighting, and more has been very stressful I"ll admit. However, looking at the bright side of it, the process of brainstorming with the help of my friends and family has helped tremendously by making it easier. 

Now, some key moments in my opening scene will definitely be the messy room as I want the audience to really understand who this character is and what she is suffering from with heavy detail. The next key moment will consist of emphasizing the character's moods and how her environment affects them. 

More studying and research are being made but I am so glad I can finally start working on the production and filming as soon as possible. I will leave the audience starstruck. 

Please come back tomorrow for more updates!

Alessia. 

YOU GOT THE PART!

Hello, everyone,

Today I have some very exciting news that needs to be shared, obviously...

 I have finally found who will be playing each character!!!

After days of auditions and many participants, I have finally decided who fits each role best. I will admit, t wasn't easy. In my opinion, everyone deserved it. My characters, however, deserve justice, and it will be served. SO, I was looking for actors who not only played their characters accordingly but also, who understood my ideas and were willing to bring them to life. 

But first! I would like to disclose who these characters are since I've only gotten into detail with the protagonist, Soul. 

(Protagonist)

 Soul - Played by my sister, Elisa Romer 

(Antagonists) 

Portia, Soul's mother- Played by my mom, Rosalba 

Rafael, the first kidnapper - Played by my cousin, Gerardo

Carlos, the second kidnapper- Played by my best friend, Gabriel 

Lennot, Soul's Cat- my cat (a personal favorite)

For now, these are all the characters I need for my opening scene, but surely I will let you know if something changes of course.