Inspiration: Mixtape

Mixtape - Bill Milner

When we saw this short film we were very inspired by the miming element. We both agree that adding music as a storyline to our short film would be a really original idea. Obviously we would like our short film to be different from mixtape in the story element but similar with the miming and the music overlaying the dialogue and how when put together they make the story.

An initial idea we have developed from viewing Mixtape is possibly filming a suspect that had got himself involved in a messy situation with an antagonist holding him hostage and wanting to inflict pain upon him. Although, we could record any conversation whether it is between a protagonist and antagonist or a character simply walking his dog. The list is endless and all we want to achieve is a narrative that has been altered with a piece of music replacing the dialogue to make the storyline more exciting and interesting, and a possible contrast in genres. For example, a thriller that is provoked by a rather happy soundtrack to create an unexpected humorous aspect.

We also like the detail in the Mise en scene that represents particular conventions from past decades, rather than responding to the decade we live in. I think this draws in more of an audience that can relate to the decade they are capturing, as well as teenagers, similar age groups to the characters, and an audience with a music interest.

Now discovering an idea for our short film, we will research other shorts that include a rough music element, aswell as thinking of a good narrative to include.