As we approached the 2nd part of this module, we knew what was in store for us. Everyone had to write an original script, that was to produced a 5-8min film. I guess I hadn't expected that to be too difficult in terms of length, but I found the context extremely challenging. Writing a student film is potentially one of the hardest scripts as there is no budget. Everything has to be film-able, especially as it is to be shot over a weekend.
At the beginning of the year I was inspired by a music video for the Cinnamon Chasers called "Luv Deluxe" (2009) [Dir. Saman Keshavarz]
What captured me in this film was the amazing way in which it is cut together. Despite it only being 5min long it manages to tell 3 different stories.
What I then decided I wanted to do was take that real, fast paced element from Luv Deluxe and combine it with a party atmosphere in which the story is told through two separate characters; the 'Host' and a 'Guest'. The visual idea being that each time their paths crossed physically the story-line switched character perspective too.
Of course, there is no fun in that, unless it is the party from hell. I was thinking, Rules of Attraction (2002), Donnie Darko (2001), Skins (2008) all squashed into one. Keep it really messy and absolutely abusive; sex, drugs and rock'n roll to its extreme.
Hopefully the party will bring the two characters together, minus the love interest. We've seen it before.
I think in total I spent about 3 weeks writing my script. One week researching; I appealed to loads of my friends to share some of their party horror-stories with me. Then two weeks writing, drafting, and re-writing. Eventually titling it: R.S.V.P (Original, i know!)
I felt as though the script I wrote was ambitious as a student film, mainly due to the vast amount of cast required. However I thought the nature of it, might have been quite appealing to some.
Rules of Attraction Unofficial Trailer
Skins Trailer
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