Narrative Planning and Ideas

Today we began to look at the different themes and narratives we would consider for our trailer. After brainstorming we chose the following three to evaluate, drink driving, homosexuality and body image as they all a controversial topics in the media and relatable.

Drink Driving

Pro

1. Original
2. Current
3. Applicable
4. We have a car accessible

Con

1. Difficult to film
2. Potentially Dangerous
3. Hard to get good quality footage in a moving car

Homosexuality

1. Pro
2. Easy to film
3. Current social issue

Con

1. Unoriginal
2. Boring
3. Gives little leeway in narrative
4. Hard to find people willing to perform this role

Body Image


Pro

1. Easy to represent
2. Current issue
3. Potentially emotional

Con

1. Unoriginal
2. Offensive to person performing
3. Gives little leeway in narrative
4. Limited cast needed

We looked at the pros and cons revolving around the previous 3 topics and concluded with Drink Driving.