Hi there!
I’m beyond excited to start my final AICE Media portfolio project! It feels surreal to think about everything I’ve learned over the past year, and I can’t think of a better way to show it off. We had a big options review on Monday (2/10), and here’s what I have to choose from:
Option 1: Music Promo Package Option 2: Film Promo Package
Option 3: Documentary Package Option 4: Short Film Package
Of these four, the two that stuck out most were the documentary and short film packages. But making a final decision is much harder than it seems...
Documentary:
On one hand, I really enjoyed our documentary unit and would love to attempt one on my own. The idea I have in mind, however, would be to document the trials and tribulations that is highschool wrestling (and making a run for a state title). I take my sport very seriously though, and I worry filming could distract me or my teammates while we're at practice and tournaments. Plus, I’m not sure my coach would be on board with all the filming. That said, the portfolio project only has to be an excerpt of a bigger episodic doc, so I thought maybe I could focus on a more casual style for the introduction "episode." This could give a behind-the-scenes look at the team while allowing me to introduce myself and my teammates. And with the season ending in March and the project due in April, I could always pivot the topic to being a student-athlete more generally — especially since we’ll have some national tournaments to cover post-season.
But then there’s the wrestling schedule to consider. With practices five times a week from 3-6 PM and all-day tournaments on weekends, it can be a juggling act for me. I’ve really worked hard to balance academics and training this year, but I know it’s still going to be a challenge (regardless of what option I go with).
Short Film:
Now, as for short film ideas, I was talking with my boyfriend and we came up with a couple. My favorite ended up being a "breakup rehearsal." Picture this: a girl and her best friend practicing crazy ways for her to break up with her boyfriend — think dramatic flair, deadpan delivery, even interpretive dance. But when she finally gets to the actual breakup, he just casually replies with a laid-back “Okay, yeah.” leaving her with nothing but a stunned “THAT’S IT?” and then the film just cuts off. I’ve never done a comedy before, so this feels like a fun idea to consider.
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