HERO'S JOURNEY/STORY CIRCLE FILM
Assignment:
Using the story beats of the Hero's Journey/Story Circle, create a short film about a day in the life of a student with a power or gift they don't want
Requirements:
Preproduction
- Story Circle Outline worksheet
Story:
- One character
- Setting: Mainly at school (you may also film at home)
- Has a talent/gift/power that is a burden
- Wants one thing
- Obstacle that stops them
- Overcomes their weakness to overcome the obstacles
- Can be ANY genre you want! Comedy, Action, etc.
Sound:
Keep dialogue at a minimum
You may do a voice over narrator
Music: Some type of background music for every part - music should match mood
Lighting: Use One Light for each shot
Length: 6-9 minutes (each act 2-3 minutes)
Color Grade: Orange and Teal
- Story Circle Outline worksheet
Story:
- One character
- Setting: Mainly at school (you may also film at home)
- Has a talent/gift/power that is a burden
- Wants one thing
- Obstacle that stops them
- Overcomes their weakness to overcome the obstacles
- Can be ANY genre you want! Comedy, Action, etc.
Sound:
Keep dialogue at a minimum
You may do a voice over narrator
Music: Some type of background music for every part - music should match mood
Lighting: Use One Light for each shot
Length: 6-9 minutes (each act 2-3 minutes)
Color Grade: Orange and Teal
Dates and Deadlines
- Preproduction - Story Circle - Due Friday September 6
- Act 1 - Introduce the character, show what they want and the start of them entering an unfamiliar situation - Due Friday September 13
- Act 2 - Their trials, setbacks - Due Friday September 20
- Act 3 - They overcome their weakness, Overall finished film -Due Friday, September 27
Super Hero Effect Tutorials
You DO NOT have to have super hero effects or even super hero powers for your student gift, but if you want one there are good channels below