The AS Media report is where you discuss the research you
put in to the thriller genre, and then explains exactly how successful your
short film is as a thriller opening. The following bullet points could work as
a useful plan as you work on completing your report.
Part 1 – Research
- Independent
research
- What
thriller films have you watched?
- How
did these films target their audience?
- What
genre conventions do these films use?
- Who
are the audience for your own thriller film, and
how did you target them?
- What
genre conventions and positioning techniques have you included
in your storyboard?
- Research
must inform the storyboard
Part 2 – Evaluation
- Discuss
your use of visual and technical codes to evaluate your thriller.
You must include reference to at least three camera techniques,
editing techniques, aspects of mise en scene and sound design, and
how these effectively address the audience.
- Evaluate
the film’s effectiveness as a thriller. (genre conventions).
Again, discuss three genre conventions you used, and how you know you
were successful.
- Make
reference to other thriller films (including their visual
codes, technical codes and genre conventions). How does your film compare?
If you were 'heavily influenced' by a film, point out exactly what scenes
inspired you. Side-by-side comparisons using screenshots of your
film and your research film could be really help your point here.
Top tips
- Use
bullet points, sub headings and pictures. It helps the teacher/moderator
mark your essay!
- Split
the report in to two distinct sections.
- Copy-paste
the above bullet points in to a word document, and strike them
through as you address them
- Ask
your teacher for exemplar material!