Sarah_Stanifer_L&J film briefs

 Brief 1: "One Art"

For this film, I have recruited a person to read the poem on camera. This person is very special to me and has experienced a lot of loss in her day and done it with (as far as I can see) grace. I am thinking she will set the tone for my film, so I am anxious for Wednesday to see what comes of it. I have already started filming some more somber shots outdoors. I am thinking that there won't be a lot of action in the film, but a peaceful and somber and reflective tone to them. Maybe hinting at the past and our family's past. I think I will include some pan overs of mementos and possibly some old photos. Audio will be the poem obviously, with some sounds reminiscent of time passing, such a clock ticking or just some everyday sounds like water dripping from snow melt or so. 

Brief 2: Deactivation

This film should be more of a challenge. It is interesting to place this unique audio file into another context. One idea that I had was filming a frustrated social media user attempting to deactivate their account, as their account pleads for it to remain live. (If you have ever tried to deactivate, it is a silly process where they want to know why and want to "make sure" that is what you want to do) Another idea that I have been mulling over is a lobster pleading for it's life to not be cooked. But I am not sure about acquiring a live lobster as I know I could not kill it myself! But this is the idea that I think I will try to run with somehow. L&J cuts TBD based on content that comes out of this project!