When i was first set this drama unit back in 2009, i was unhappy and frustrated by the limiting restrictions to locations, characters and also the rule that we cannot use sync dialogue. It frustrated me that we were so limited before we had even begun to make our stories and scripts, but now a year on after attempting then failing the unit, I'm now starting it again and see from experience its a wise move to stick within the rules.
They may seem limiting, but attempting to make a high quality five minute drama is no small task and its best to take small steps than think you can create a complicated epic. They allow you to concentrate on character building and strengthening of your character, rather than having 3 or 3 weak characters you will have one of two very strong precise characters to create your film around. It also means that limiting you to a smaller number of locations means you wont over do it and take on more than you can handle with shooting, its always good to be able to go back and do retakes of scenes and with a large number of locations this could prove to be a problem. My biggest worry was the rule about no sync dialogue, but i think its wise as it means we will be concentrating more on whats going on in the film and on screen and therefore develop our cinematography and directing skills as well as sound and editing. It also gives you the opportunity to creatively think of ideas and ways of telling a story with out using dialogue.
Things i need to do when writing my script...
- Keep the film based around one or two central characters and develop them well
- Make the locations easily accessible and good to film in as well as looking good
- Create a very simple and visual story which can be told through image rather than the need for words to explain whats happening on screen
- Make sure its and idea that you and your group can relate to so that you all have the passion to work hard for it
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