Blog #17 - Mise-en-scène

In my pervious blogs I have listed camera shots, setting, lighting, and sounds that will be shown in my film. All of these things will work together to make my film look how I want it. I have described how I want my film to be perceived. With all of those including editing I can make the whole mise-en-scène come together. The use of dark lighting, foggy sounds, close-up camera shots, and Dawns office will show a realistic setting. This bringing a realization to my viewers that my film is a drama/thriller. This as its showing teen issues, mental illness, and suspense/ mystery.

With showing Colias experiences and her in an office with bagging clothes and that kind of environment, it shows how Colia is feeling. It represents that Colia is not okay. The overall point of this specific genre that I chose is to spread awarness of mental illness. It is a very hard thing to go through especially when knowng that death is inevitable and that is what she fears most. The hardest step with dealing with mental illnesses is saying something and reaching out. After that big step, getting help is made easier. This as there is medication, therapy, and support. My film is to show this but also give hope for Colia. My mise-en-scène will put together the idea that Colia is struggling. Although my film is more on the dark side, I want the audience to see a hope for Colia at the end. My goal after the 2 minutes is up is to leave off on a note that she is battling and dealing with her issues from what she went through but, she is going to be better. This where my music comes in. To end off on a brighter note.

Mise-en-scène is very important in displaying a specific idea to the audience. If I had brighter lights, happy music, no office, a smile, it wouldn't set the right scene for my genre nor idea. This why mise-en-scène is important to proritize and spend a lot of detail on. To properly reflect Colias situation.