Revision

So, all the coursework has been sent away and the only thing remaining for you to do is get your head down and revise like crazy for the exam.

Today we will have a class on tips for the exam. You should be 1)reading over all your notes on film language 2) reading over your mock exams and the mark scheme 3)check these links out:

http://www.filmsite.org/filmterms1.html
http://www.filmeducation.org/secondary/concept/filmlang/docs/frameset.html
http://www.rumney.cardiff.sch.uk/~jw/menu.html
http://www.filmreference.com/encyclopedia/Criticism-Ideology/Expressionism-EXPRESSIONISM-AND-FILM-HISTORY.html



ALSO REMEMBER TO BRING A SPARE SET OF HEADPHONES WITH YOU.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

Film Screenings

Well, at last all the hard work is almost over.

Today we had the test screenings of our films. Unfortunately 'Bold Donkey'didn't make it as Cahal was having 'technical difficulties' burning his film to disc. A crowd of sixth formers were our audience. On the whole the reception was positive, although a few expressed concerns about the mental health of the group as so many of the films reveal a dark sinister undercurrent. Anyhow, well done to all. At this point we only have a few last minute 'tweaks' to make to the films and get all the written material finished and printed.

Have a good weekend.

What's your take on Cassavetes?

hey all, I hope you are working hard on editing your five minute films.This week I intend to ease our way back into our study of cinema verite. I want you all to research American director John Cassavetes and produce a fact file on him for Thursday's class. I also want all of you to watch a Cassavetes film ( I will bring my box set in tomorrow- Tuesday)so come to my room and get your hands on one,it's pretty interesting stuff, don't know what Matt will make of it though!

Happy Easter Cinephiles

I hope you have a great break and the Easter bunny comes to each and every one of you. Just remember though that this is going to be a very busy holiday for you. Here's some advice DO NOT LEAVE ALL YOUR FILMING UNTIL THE LAST WEEK. If you are having technical troubles make sure you get in touch, there is NO excuse for not having your films (almost) completed by the time you get back. I can help you out equipment wise if you're having difficultes or offer moral support and advice if the whole thing starts to crumble.

Enjoy the hols, can't wait to see the finished products when you get back.

P.S. Just wanted to post this here for Lee, was watching it and thought you might like it. The white screen reminded me a bit of your ideas for the video. Enjoy.

One minute film countdown

Hi all, the blogs are looking pretty good at the moment, and almost everyone has finished their statement of intentions - so well done. At this stage you should be finishing research, drawing storyboards and starting work on your ONE minute film. Aim to have these finished for the end of the week. I have also uploaded more planning resources onto the MIA shared resources folder to help you get ready for the BIG SHOOT over Easter.

Meanwhile, don't forget to do some research on Jean Luc Godard for Thursday's theory class in which we will be finishing our work on cinema verite and Dogme and starting work on the French New Wave, yum!

Dogme: http://www.flickerings.com/2003/films/dogma.html

Statement of Intentions

Hi all, hope all the planning is going well. By this stage you should all have finished your treatments, scripts and research and be ready to start writing your statement of intentions. In my room I have samples of other students' work that you can have a look at for ideas. In addition I have also put some resources up on shared resources under MIA, this can be used to help you write your statement of intention. This should be finished by this time next week and in the mean time you should be getting ready to make your one minute films.

Lee and cahil og need to get their blog/ website address to me ASAP.

Hope you have all been checking out the oscar action as well, what did you think of the nominatations, the winners and the dresses?

"No Country for Old Men"

Best actress
Marion Cotillard, "La Vie en Rose"

Best actor
Daniel Day-Lewis, "There Will Be Blood"

Best supporting actress
Tilda Swinton, "Michael Clayton"

Best supporting actor
Javier Bardem, "No Country for Old Men"

Best director
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, "No Country for Old Men"

Best foreign film
"The Counterfeiters," Austria

Adapted screenplay
Joel Coen & Ethan Coen, "No Country for Old Men"

Original screenplay
Diablo Cody, "Juno"

Animated feature film
"Ratatouille"

Art direction
"Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street"

Cinematography
"There Will Be Blood"

Sound mixing
"The Bourne Ultimatum"

Sound editing
"The Bourne Ultimatum"

Original score
"Atonement," Dario Marianelli

Original song
"Falling Slowly" from "Once"

Creative Production Blogs

Most of you have decided to use a blog to plan for and keep a record of the work you do on your film. I think this is a really good idea but you must remember to keep updating them!

Below are the links to the blogs, make sure you check what the rest of the group are doing every now and then.

Kevin's blog: http://partybot1999blog.blogspot.com/
Matt's blog: http://area700hc5.blogspot.com/
Callum's blog: http://capturethefilm.blogspot.com
Lee's blog: http://bespokenvideoproduction.blogspot.com
Stuart's blog:http://miafilm.blogspot.com/