Annabel Stow

NOTES FOR PITCH ‘Time Stood Still’ - FACTUAL/ROMANCE GENRE: I was thinking about how we are living now and thought I would use the Coronavirus as a film basis for a short film showing the story of a young couple. The film would follow a couple who have recently met at university and are enjoying the freedom of university life and the freedom to be able to do whatever they want. The lockdown is imminent and as they are originally from London and Cornwall therefore the pandemic throws a curveball at the young, dynamic couple. They both study at the University of Bath therefore as this is a new relationship, distance is the centerpoint of this film. This is a story of how the pandemic evolves over weeks and moves their relationship to a different level almost immediately as they are now together 24 hours a day.  I thought the film could be shown in independent cinemas to show limited screenings of the film. Afterwards, the film can be broadcasted on TV and released on D...

Inception (2010) - Throwback Trailer (IMDb) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SVw2tlfVAI&list=PLRDnnvx-4xZ2W5pHYzHLV1wq19OXN25kD The opening shots combined with the sound of the characters voiceover is part of the exposition, setting up the key concept of the film and its ideas  One scene that stands out is the slow motion shot which see's a man falling into a bathtub. The motif of water is used a lot throughout the trailer which could lead the audience to start to wonder what the significance of it is The exposition allows the characters and key themes to be introduced. The high angle shot of the girl shows that she is being taught something or introduced to something new. The next CGI long shot of the road being uplifted and rolled over, shows that there is a fictional element to the film A series of confusing close up and long shot images all lead up to the complication. The pace of shots change from relatively slow paced long clips, to faster shorter ones in co...

Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara star in Carol - Film 4 Trailer  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FLIajZa_Y8&list=PLxVyO-qWrkH4ZK5R6to3sZ1P-6qmvcLzJ&index=4 PLOT SUMMARY: Therese, a young department - store clerk in 1950s Manhattan, meets Carol, a beautiful older woman stuck in a depressing marriage of convenience. As their bond deepens and they become romantically involved, Carol finds the strength to leave her husband. Unfortunately, her spouse starts to raise questions about her fitness as a mother when he realizes that Carol's relationship with her best friend  Therese is more than just a friendship. GENRE: The genre of the film is showcased well in the trailer, with a balance of footage between shots of old - fashioned buildings and period clothing which is referencing to it being a period drama since the film is set in the 1950s and is a romantic film. This is highlighted  due to the subtle connection and chemistry between the film’s two pr...

Girls on Film podcast Ep 27: Marielle Heller on A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood starring Tom Hanks  Presenter:  Anna Smith Interviewed Guest:  Marielle Heller (an American writer and director) 3rd February 2020 - 10 minutes long  The podcast starts off with  the use of the jingle which highlights it is a well -  known show and must be watched frequently as the jingle adds its own unique  twist on the show which signifies their own brand identity . In the first 20 seconds, host Anna Smith introduces the topic for this edition: talking to Marielle Heller about her new film  'A  Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood' . Anna plugs the film and tells the audience when it is out to draw the audience in and when Anna asks Marielle what kind of movie 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighbour' is, Marielle makes an intertextual reference to Mr Rogers and her previous work as well as other films in general...

Kermode on Film podcast #57: Rian Johnson talks to Mark about his brilliant new film Knives Out Presenter:  Mark Kermode Interviewed Guest:  Rian Johnson (an American filmmaker) BBC Radio 5 Live:  26th November 2019  (Friday afternoons between 3 pm and 5 pm) 25 minutes long  The podcast starts off with an ad which is implemented in the podcast to perhaps create some revenue and the ads are specific to the target audience of the podcast and current affairs (such as the coronavirus). As well as this, afterwards, the actually place where you can download the podcasts  'ACAST' is plugged to perhaps make them more well - known and be used more; inviting people to listen to more podcasts as they seem to be interested in this format. The use of the jingle highlights it is a well - known show and must be watched frequently as the jingle adds its own unique twist on the show which signifies their brand identity. Once ...

This Is England - Teaser Poster (Film 4) NARRATIVE - PLOT SUMMARY: This Is England  is a 2006 British drama film written and directed by Shane Meadows. The story centres on young skinheads in England in 1983. The film illustrates how their subculture, which has its roots in 1960s West Indies culture, especially ska, soul, and reggae music,   became adopted by the far - right, especially white nationalists and white supremacists, which led to divisions within the skinhead scene. The film's title is a direct reference to a scene where the character Combo explains his nationalist views using the phrase  'this is England'  during his speech. PRODUCT CONTEXT: In Britain, director   Gillies Mackinnon   rated the film the best of the year   and   David M. Thompson , critic and film - maker, rated it third.   The film was ranked fourteenth in   The Guard...

Fish Tank - Portrait Film Poster (BBC Films) NARRATIVE - PLOT SUMMARY: The film is about Mia Williams, a volatile and socially isolated 15 - year - old who lives with her single mother, Joanne. The mother's new boyfriend, Conor, becomes a person of intrigue to Mia, which results in an illicit affair, as well as the heartbreaking revelation that Conor is not entirely what he seems.  PRODUCT CONTEXT: Fish  Tank  is a 2009 British drama film written and directed by Andrea Arnold The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on 14 May 2009  The film went onto screen at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival,   and the Toronto International Film Festival The film was released in the United Kingdom on 11 September 2009 Fish Tank  was released on 11 September 2009 taking £103,180 on its first weekend and a total of £332,488 Fish Tank...

Submarine - DVD Cover (Film 4) NARRATIVE - PLOT SUMMARY: Oliver struggles with being popular in school but when a dark - haired beauty takes interest in him, he's determined to become the best boyfriend in the world. Meanwhile, his parents' already rocky relationship is threatened when his mother's ex - boyfriend moves in next door. Oliver makes some unusual plans to ensure that his parents stay together and that Jordana still likes him. ANALYSIS OF THE DVD COVER: MEDIA LANGUAGE: The front cover of the DVD shows an image of the central character and replicates the colour scheme of the poster, suggesting they are from the same marketing campaign The tag line gives clues to the narrative, and although it is enigmatic, suggests there may also be some comedy in the film This is further reinforced in the promotional blurb on the back cover, which refers to the narrative and suggests the areas of conflict and possible resolution p...