Screen play or short film.
I would like to make a short film because I would like to get my hands on the equipment including editing and audio, I want to write the screen play as well but would feel dissatisfied if I came up with an idea but did not follow through.
I aim to make my film somewhat thought provoking while also entertaining to watch.

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  1. Caroline BirksOctober 18, 2018 at 12:24 PM

    Your blog is shaping up nicely Dan. I think you could reflect more on how the short films might influence your own decision making. I would also like to see some of the creative work we have recently done in class uploaded onto your blog.

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