Project Proposal

Introduction:

Hi, my name is Jacquie Biello, and I am creating a coming of age drama film. I chose to create a film opening because it's something that I have worked on in the past and feel very familiar with. I also chose it because I have always loved using my imagination and creativity to create something that was enjoyable and fun to watch. Ever since I was little I have always loved editing and taking inspiration from my surroundings to create something fun. My film opening will target a younger audience of teens between the ages of 13-18. Most coming of age dramas have a similar target audience in this range. It will also target a more feminine audience that can relate to the struggles the protagonist is going through both physically and mentally. 

My Film Brief:

My film brief will address social issues like mental health struggles, peer influence, and the need for support. These social issues will represent the struggles that the average highs school student goes through during their 4 years before graduations. It will highlight both the mental and physical challenges that occur throughout one's high school experience. I plan on using Adobe Premier Pro to edit my film opening. It's an editing software I am very familiar with and have used it various times in the past. I am very comfortable with the software and know how to use the majority of the editing features. Something I definitely want to do more research on is audience appeal. While I know all the film conventions and elements needed I need to figure out the best way to appeal to an audience. My plan is to start by figuring out what location I want to film in, start planning what will happen in my opening, and then start brainstorming a script. I plan on creating a few different rough drafts for my script and then picking through them to find what works for me.