Sep 09, 2009 i need an idea for a simple short film that can be filmed on school property. Hi, this story has inspired me to make a short film off of it. An introduction to melodrama and silent movies lesson plan template and teaching resources. With a limited production and narrative scope, knowing how to write a. The reason i am asking for ideas is because i have recently hit a massive wall of writers block. Great ideas and great stories are what it is all about. What are some 35 min short film ideas for a middle school drama class. Not just an academic or technical exercise, this is a fun story for low budget filmmaking. We will be going through a small training session next week on use of this system. Yo yo, im a wannabe director, and i need some ideas for a short film. Evaluate your film and the film of another student. You have just 600 seconds to dazzle the audience with your ability to tell a structured and cohesive narrative which effectively communicates its story and themes. Pop culture universe 1920s available from the rochester hills public library page.
Have them watch the video at home and then write a short report on the importance of music to the film. On a separate sheet of paper, turn into the teacher the following. Planned lessons and activities to work towards a silent movie assessment. As homework, assign students a certain silent film that is accessible on youtube. A certain detail or how to build and maintain the films inner narrative and meaning. Short film ideas for 10 minute masterpieces udemy blog. When all ideas are told, the group should then list the ones they like best and see if these ideas can be combined into an original concept. The silentera cinema was truly one of the most creative eras in cinema. For one of my classes, i have to create a 3 minute silent movie. An introduction to melodrama and silent movies share my lesson. Ks3 silent movie lesson activities teaching resources. My second year of teaching, all the english teachers on our campus were given daily 90minute blocks instead of 45, so i started an inclass silent reading procedure.
Any pointers andor video project ideas you can share would be great or any links as well. Plotstory this is an absolute requirement or else the whole film wont make any sense if there is no story to it. Im teaching a brand new high school course that involves videotv production. Comments on your ideas i have a feeling that since the project is going to be a silent film type deal, that the silent film concept might be used by others. Add images of lab data in the project to show specifics of the results. Teonna is unexpectedly suspended from school and is faced with a day on the streets of washington, dc.
Villains twirled mustaches, and damsels were always in distress but always rescued by a handsome hero at the last moment. Engage and excte your students with this series of lesson plans designed to introduce students to melodrama and silent movies. The student silent film festival is focused on inspiring high school students to embrace the early form of filmmaking by telling a story without using sound. What is a good 23 minute short film idea for my high. Contains archive of vintage articles and ephemera, a portrait gallery, filmography, and commentary. Oct, 2018 the above image comes from the 1922 edition of the wichitan, the high school year book of wichita high school in witchita, kansas. Even though the indicators are for 8th grade, there are very few differences between grades six, seven and eight as this lesson plan is suited for any middle school grade level and can be easily adapted to elementary or high school as well. Dec 09, 2019 integrating video projects into the classroom can be as simple or complex as you want. Louise brooks as a high school sophomore louise brooks. What is a good 23 minute short film idea for my high school. Silent movie school reunion i wasnt sure i wanted to attend my twenty year high school reunion, but when i received word it would be held at a silent movie house, and we would get the chance to participate in a silent film, i made the decision to not only attend, but give that academy award winning performance ive been dying to perform since.
My students, 99 percent of whom were not avid readers, were not simply going to sit and read for 10 to 15. But writing contained short films takes a very specific skill set. Jul 14, 2016 an introduction to melodrama and silent movies lesson plan template and teaching resources. I entered this film in the indiana state thespian conference and received an excellence. Watch old silent movies like charlie chaplins to get ideas. Both of these occasions are rife with raw emotion, instantly setting the scene for high drama. Brainstorm short film ideas 19 great ideas to make your. Short film ideas that reveal what remains concealed.
Here are 30 proven techniques to brainstorm your next short film ideas. Mar, 2006 hey guys, i have to do a short film and i cant think of anything in terms of the story. A new student is shown around the high school by an existing student, while the schools social hierarchy is explained. Brainstorm short film ideas and your carer will prosper. Okay, so this guy has to do a short film for school and cant think about what to write. Short film ideas, on the other hand, can be made for significantly less money, increasing their chances of being produced. This has become the goto film school example of how german expressionism can. Some take up the challenge of writing an original score and playing it live. In pairs learners perform a silent skit portraying relationships between two known characters from a popular book or a play for their classmates. Oct 01, 2015 first day of school a silent film project harold melendez. However, brainstorming short film ideas that have their endings baked in.
Created in collaboration with local high schoolers, the film is an unflinching portrait of the lived experience of teenagers finding their way through an overburdened public school system. And thus, the importance of silent film within this line of thinking. Hello, my name is bill pfohl and i am 16 years old. This doesnt seem like a how to write a short film tip, so much as a screenwriting lesson in general however, brainstorming short film ideas that have their endings baked in up front, will make your shooting script that much leaner. The roaring twenties reference library, 2 volume ebook set. I thought posting it here as opposed to the screenwriting section would be more appropriate because directors often focus on the. The entire short film is done in one long single take. A classic silent film is about to become notsosilent. Includes introduction to the 1920s, the rise of commercial radio and motion pictures, the birth of the american fad, the black.
May 25, 2016 inspiring more than just the avid readers. See how much highpressure drama you can squeeze out of two or three. Dec 08, 2016 a certain detail or how to build and maintain the film s inner narrative and meaning. A classic silent film, with rich visuals and not a note of its own score, is a blank canvas for some musicians. In this 2 page interactive video activity, students watch a short silent film on bullying and peer pressure in high school. Louise brooks society life of silent film star louise brooks. Watch the dancing films of gene kelly and fred astaire to learn more about body expressivity.
Mar 15, 2016 if you are going to say something mean, just stay silent made by folsom high school freshman lindsey hunter first place of ncmes short story live action category. First, your group must choose one of the following conflicts for an original scene. Display the work and results of a science lab project from beginning to end, from hypothesis to conclusion. Silent movie title cards title cards were short sentences written on black cards that were. Ideas for your silent film this is the information you need to complete no. Then they complete a worksheet activity where they discuss peer pressure and bullying in schools and write about them using the subjunctive tense to express their opinions and. Now, i doubt anyone in this class is even going into any media field except for me. Sep 24, 20 10 fantastic short films that are only a minute long tweet share post bookmark subscribe every year, filminute challenges filmmakers all over the world to tell a story in 60 seconds. Students will use their time in class to work on filming their projects. Next, the class will read and discuss a nytimes article about a film school in the bronx.
This video also comes with a blog post with more ide. After shooting, watching films comes as the second commandment for every film student, who, by nature, should be a cinephile. Dec 26, 2012 hey guys, so im going to do a short silent film for school and im out of ideas good ones at least. I need an idea for a simple short film that can be filmed on school property. She said yes, but we both wanted to break the news to our parents in a unique way especially since they had been bugging us about getting married since we moved in together three years ago. There are three things different in the film industry from when i started raindance film festival in 1992. Hi, if you are struggling coming with a story idea for a film than i have some concepts that might help. Students will demonstrate their understanding of nonverbal communication, film techniques, and ensemble as they work together to create and rehearse their films. First prize is to borrow video equipment from your school, drama club or friends. Simplicity is key when thinking up short film ideas for students. An introduction to melodrama and silent movies share my. This particular image depicts sophomore a girls, in which louise brooks can be seen as the eighth girl from the left in the front row. Cell phone cameras can shoot high quality video and the webcam and microphone on laptops and chromebooks will record video quickly and easily. Brainstorm short film ideas 19 great ideas to make your stories.
This post will continue the writing discussion with ideas for great spanish writing activities and spanish writing projects to use all year long with your high school or middle school students. Jun 01, 2014 if you want to try your hand at creating a silent film, here are 8 pointers to keep in mind. Were supposed to explain our story in a paper divided into 8 boxes. However, behind the camera, the burgeoning film industry was decadent and dissolute. A comprehensive guide on good short movie ideas vs bad short movie ideas. My brother is in a high school film class now and his teacher stopped showing black and white movies because most of the class didnt like citizen kane. Hey i ma make a short film for high school and i need an idea for a. Silent beatgreat message about what peoples preconceived.
Buster keaton made the high sign as his first tworeeler as director. Brainstorming for short film ideas is tough, but ideas are all around. Updated by michael dolby on february 25, 2014 short films are a tricky business. Nothing too complex and preferably with as little dialogue as possible. A new student is shown around the high school by an existing student, while the school s social hierarchy is explained. It just may be hard to convey the fear in an open world setting. We have to take a movie with a climax, resolution, blahblah.
Students love to bring their own video project ideas to life. Silent an award winning short film about the power of. Recreate a historic speech or moment in history for a social studies class 2. An understanding of short film idea generation is almost a carte blanche to become known as a filmmaker of short films with the kind of pedigree. You get these gems as you gain rep from other members for making good contributions and giving helpful advice.
While theres certainly value in the students enjoying the movies, theres also value in teaching from a perspective that the students wouldnt otherwise explore. Silent film acting movement unit by kirsten king byu. Hey guys, i have to do a short film and i cant think of anything in terms of the story. Student silent film festival held at sanfilippo estate in. Silent movies after dating for five years, i finally proposed to connie, my girlfriend. Short film ideas are a lot of fun to think about and come up with. Jul 30, 2019 this list is an attempt to highlight some of the best silent films from the japanese film industry. Short films can give the audience thoughtprovoking messages and express things that cannot be expressed through mainstream cinema. We decided for it to be a love story, and the teacher said that watever our idea is we have to take our video at school. Today, silent movies appear to have an oldtimey innocence about them.
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